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tax liens
Coverage of tax liens in the Nexus archive.
- Bronx Foreclosures Have Doubled. Experts Say Many More Are Coming.
The Bronx has seen a near doubling of first-time foreclosures compared to the prior year, contrasting with a citywide 5% decline. Experts attribute the surge to a backlog from pandemic-era foreclosure moratoriums, rising tax liens, and the end of federal housing assistance, with The Bronx's low homeownership rate amplifying vulnerability.
- IRS tax liens can be a 'kiss of death,' consumer advocate says — and they're on the rise
IRS tax liens are described as a 'kiss of death' by a consumer advocate, with rising numbers impacting employment and credit access for individuals.