Open violations scare off every buyer who needs a bank — banks won't lend on them. We don't use bank financing, so we buy it exactly as it sits: violations open, fines unpaid, nothing fixed. In many cases the fines get resolved at closing out of the proceeds.
Serving Duval, St. Johns, Nassau, Clay, Putnam, and surrounding Northeast Florida counties.She was behind on payments with a code lien — a traditional sale would have required her to bring cash to closing. We took over the existing mortgage and covered closing costs. She walked away without writing a check.
Each card shows a real situation we solved — with a redacted closing statement you can review. Look for "Due to Seller" on the HUD.
📁 Full redacted closing statements available on request. Three of these closed through a Florida real estate attorney; the seller-financed purchase closed directly between the two parties.
The questions we hear most from owners with open violations.
⚠️ Code fines keep accruing while you decide — the lien only grows.
Personal information redacted. Sale price: $160,000. Seller financing: $150,000. Attorney-closed, Duval County, 2024.
Personal information redacted. Two properties, Clay County. Both closings via Title America Real Estate Closings.
Personal information redacted. US Bank mortgage taken over. Seller brought $0 to closing. Attorney-closed.
Personal information redacted. Purchase price $100,000: $5,000 down, $95,000 seller-financed at 0% interest, $500/month. Duval County. Closed directly between the two parties — no title or settlement fees.