Local Governments Are Seizing and Selling Homes Over Small Tax Debts
Home equity theft happens when governments auction off seized houses and keep the profits—even once the tax bill is paid.
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This article originally appeared in print under the headline "Tax Debt Is No Excuse for Home Equity Theft."
