Usually this means the property was a gift. The deed normally has to show consideration so the drafter inserts a nominal figure, usually $1.00. This means nothing about the value of the property.
How do I research the history of my house? Property Records. Building Permits and Blueprints. City and Telephone Directories. Local Histories. Maps. Newspapers. Photographs.
Look up the address in search engines. Head to real estate websites. Check with your county clerk's office. Talk to the county tax assessor's office. Consult a real estate agent.
By selling vacant homes with a current market value of $25,000 or less, for $1 after six months on the market, HUD makes it possible for communities to fix up the homes and put them to good use at a considerable savings.
Selling a ``house'' or ``home'' for a dollar is not an arm's length transaction. This means the Fed and state governments will impute a fair market value and hit the seller with a gift tax. The ``buyer'' chills. Good luck.
Usually this means the property was a gift. The deed normally has to show consideration so the drafter inserts a nominal figure, usually $1.00. This means nothing about the value of the property.
Distressed Properties: Properties that are in poor condition or facing foreclosure might be listed for $1 to quickly attract buyers who are willing to invest in fixing them up.
Utilize Advanced Search Filters: To find expired listings on Zillow, use Zillow's advanced search filters. Filter for homes that have been on the market for an unusually long period.
Head to real estate websites. You can also use real estate sites like Zillow, Realtor, Homes, or Trulia. For example, on Realtor, you can head to a particular section called “recently sold homes.” Here, you can find information on the latest sale prices in your area of interest.
Usually this means the property was a gift. The deed normally has to show consideration so the drafter inserts a nominal figure, usually $1.00. This means nothing about the value of the property.