Property Ownership
In Washington, the 'homestead exemption' protects the homeowner by:
AReducing property taxes to zero
BProtecting the primary residence from forced sale by unsecured creditors up to the statutory amount✓ Correct
CPreventing foreclosure by any creditor
DExempting the property from REET
Explanation
Washington's homestead exemption (RCW 6.13) protects a homeowner's primary residence equity from forced sale to satisfy unsecured creditors up to a specified statutory amount ($125,000 as of recent updates).
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Lien
A financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
Title InsuranceInsurance protecting against financial loss from defects in a property's title that existed before closing but were unknown at the time of purchase.
Short SaleA sale of real property where the sale proceeds are less than the outstanding mortgage balance, requiring lender approval.
Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV)The ratio of a mortgage loan amount to the appraised value or purchase price of a property, expressed as a percentage.
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