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Mount Vernon committee begins in‑house title searches for six tax‑foreclosed properties
Summary
At a March 5 meeting, the Mount Vernon Real Estate Committee heard an update from the comptroller that the city has identified six priority tax‑foreclosed properties and has begun in‑house title searches; bids on the properties are paused until clear title and a recommended process are established.
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Real Estate Committee on March 5 heard an update from the comptroller that the city is beginning in‑house title searches on six priority tax‑foreclosed properties and will only resume sales or accept new bids after confirming clear title and following legal review.
The comptroller and committee chair said the review responds to delays caused by an unspecified recent U.S. Supreme Court decision and gaps in records from prior administrations, including unclear deposit and contract histories. “We are aware of your offers, and we're hoping to move this process forward, sooner than later,” the comptroller said, describing a months‑long effort to reconstruct records and confirm foreclosure dates and ownership chains.
Why it matters: Committee members and residents said the lengthy process has been frustrating for people who have…
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