Not all liens on foreclosure properties disappears when a property hits the auction block. In this video, PropertyOnion’s Tony Stern walks through the 9 most common liens found at county foreclosure auctions, ranked in order of legal priority. From ad valorem property taxes and CDD assessments that survive every auction to second mortgages and judgment liens that get wiped out, you’ll learn exactly which encumbrances follow the property and which ones follow the previous owner. Whether you’re a first-time bidder or a seasoned investor, understanding the lien hierarchy is the single most important research step before you place a bid.