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Off-Market Investment Properties in Durham, NC

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Local Facts for Durham Investors

Where things happen for a property in Durham. This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the office or a local real estate attorney before you rely on it.

County
Durham County
Deeds and records
The Durham County Register of Deeds records deeds, deeds of trust and other real estate documents. Real estate records can be searched through the Register of Deeds Online Public Records Search.
Foreclosure sales
Most foreclosures are power-of-sale. After a hearing before the Durham County Clerk of Superior Court authorizes the sale, the trustee or substitute trustee sells the property at public auction at the place named in the notice of sale. The notice is posted in the area the Clerk designates for public notices at least 20 days ahead and published in a local newspaper, and the sale must be held between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on a day the Clerk's office is open.
Property records
Durham County Tax Administration property search
Local rules for owners
  • Durham places residential rental property in a program of periodic housing inspections when there is reasonable cause, such as three or more verified housing code violations in 12 months, a complaint, known unsafe conditions, or violations visible from outside (City Code Chapter 10, Article VIII).
  • The city can also require periodic inspections of residential buildings inside geographic areas designated by City Council as part of a targeted effort against blight.

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FAQ

Where are foreclosure sales held for Durham properties?

Most foreclosures are power-of-sale. After a hearing before the Durham County Clerk of Superior Court authorizes the sale, the trustee or substitute trustee sells the property at public auction at the place named in the notice of sale. The notice is posted in the area the Clerk designates for public notices at least 20 days ahead and published in a local newspaper, and the sale must be held between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on a day the Clerk's office is open.

Where are deeds recorded for Durham properties?

The Durham County Register of Deeds records deeds, deeds of trust and other real estate documents. Real estate records can be searched through the Register of Deeds Online Public Records Search.

Does Durham have rules for rental property owners?

Durham places residential rental property in a program of periodic housing inspections when there is reasonable cause, such as three or more verified housing code violations in 12 months, a complaint, known unsafe conditions, or violations visible from outside (City Code Chapter 10, Article VIII). The city can also require periodic inspections of residential buildings inside geographic areas designated by City Council as part of a targeted effort against blight.

North Carolina Rules That Apply Here

Closings, transfer tax, the foreclosure process and wholesaling rules are set at the state level.

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