In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: As discussed above, you can search the tax assessor’s records to locate information on the current owner of a property and the location of the recorded deed. These same records will also indicate whether there are any outstanding taxes on the property or special assessments on the land. As a part of the title search, you want to make sure that the property is not subject to any liens before purchasing the property.  Outstanding taxes are liens against the property and could transfer to the new owner. If the past due taxes are significant, the county or state may be able to place the property up for sale even though the new owner was not responsible for accruing the debt. Another important part of the title search is to determine whether there are any unsatisfied judgments against the seller or previous owners of the property. A judgment is a lien against a person’s property and the property acts as collateral for any money owed until the judgment is satisfied.  If a judgment is discovered, this is considered a defect in the title and the seller should eliminate the defect before it can be passed to a new buyer free and clear. Generally, a buyer who is seeking financing will not be able to secure financing for a property with a judgment lien.  If you discover a judgment lien prior to purchasing the property, ask the seller to contact the creditor of the lien and determine how to rectify the judgment, either by paying it off or if the lien was already paid, ask for a satisfaction of lien. This document shows that the debt has been discharged and can be used to remove the lien from the title.  Most states have laws prohibiting an owner from selling a property with a judgment lien.  You should be able to determine whether there is a judgment lien against the property in the same place that you located the deeds, for example the Registrar of Deeds or Clerk of Court. You should contact the Registrar of Deeds or whichever office records deeds in the county where the property is located and ask the best way to search for any judgment liens against the property. There are any number of financial restrictions that can be placed against a property, such as: outstanding mortgages, liens, judgment, or unpaid taxes. All of these restrictions can significantly reduce the value of the property. You also run the risk of losing your property to someone who has another legal interest in the property. Since not all states restrict the sale of property with financial restrictions, you must not only conduct a thorough title search, you should also discuss any financial restrictions that you discover on the property with a real estate attorney before you purchase the property.  If a seller determines that a lien on the property is invalid, he or she should contact an attorney to have the lien vacated by a judge.  It is not the responsibility of a buyer to rectify any liens on the property. However, a buyer should not purchase a property that has a judgment lien. If the seller is unable to satisfy a judgment lien and a buyer really wants the property, the buyer should discuss with an attorney whether it would be feasible for the buyer to payoff the lien and in exchange the seller would reduce the amount of the cost of the property by the amount of the lien. If a seller is purchasing a foreclosure home with a judgment lien, generally, if the house is purchased through a sheriff’s sale or auction, the title passes to the seller free and clear of any liens.  A person purchasing a foreclosure home with a lien should consult an attorney to determine whether the home, if purchased, would pass with a clear title. If a buyer purchased a property for cash and did not discover the judgment lien prior to the transfer of title, the buyer should contact an attorney to determine if there are steps that he or she can take to force the seller to pay off the lien.
Summary: Conduct a tax search. Determine whether there is a judgment lien against the property. Discuss any financial restrictions with a real estate attorney.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Before you begin on this project, set yourself up in a great workspace. Locate a space with lots of natural light or strong artificial lighting. Make sure your workspace has a large flat surface and enough room from all of the necessary materials and tools for this project. To create a knife sheath, you will need to collect the following materials:  8 or 9 ounce leather Graph paper Cardstock or cardboard Masking tape Leather dye Waxed thread Neatsfoot oil To create a knife sheath, you will need to collect the following toos:  Pencil Ruler Scissors Thin bladed utility knife Compass Awl (a sharp pointed tool used to puncture leather)  Overstitch wheel (a wheel with sharp points used to mark even stitching holes) Drill and 1/16 inch bit Wood rasp (a file used to shape and eliminate wood)  Belt sander Two needles Spray bottle filled with water Contact cement glue Dauber (a stick with a cotton ball attached to one end that is used to apply dye) 220 grit sandpaper fine sandpaper Clean rags
Summary: Find and prepare your workspace. Gather your materials. Gather your tools.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Once you’ve finished mixing the cake batter, divide it equally between the two prepared pans. Use a rubber spatula to spread the batter evenly throughout the pans. After you’ve poured the batter into the pans, place in the preheated oven. Allow the cakes to bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and firm on top. You can be sure that the cakes are finished baking by sticking a cake tester or a toothpick inside the center. It will emerge clean when the cakes are done. When the cakes are finished baking, remove them from the oven. Place the pans on a wire cooling rack, and let the cakes cool inside for 10 minutes. After the cakes have cooled for several minutes in the pans, run a butter knife around the sides to loosen the cakes. Carefully turn them out onto the cooling rack, and let them cool completely, which should take approximately 30 minutes.  It’s important to cool the cake completely so the frosting doesn’t melt off when you ice the cake. Be sure to remove the parchment paper liners if they stick to the bottom of the cakes.
Summary:
Pour the batter into the pans. Bake the cakes for about 20 minutes. Cool the cakes in the pan for 10 minutes. Turn the cakes out onto wire racks and cool them completely.