Escrow & Title
Washington's homestead exemption protects a portion of a homeowner's equity from:
AProperty taxes
BGeneral (unsecured) creditors seeking to force the sale of the primary residence✓ Correct
CDeed of trust foreclosure
DHOA assessments
Explanation
Washington's homestead exemption (RCW 6.13) protects a homeowner's primary residence equity from forced sale by general unsecured creditors.
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