[quote=flu] . . . I would also definitely find out where-else she might be behind (hoa payments, prop taxes,etc,etc,etc,etc)[/quote]
Excellent suggestion, flu.
tugg, if your agent is asleep at the switch, I suggest you work on this first thing Monday morning. Call the County treasurer or go to their website and find out the taxes that are owed.
The first installment for FY 11/12 is DUE in TWO WEEKS! Recheck your preliminary title report (that you “approved” already) to see what it reveals as to tax installments that may still be owed. Call the HOA and find out if the seller was behind on dues and if so, how far, incl late charges. Check the recorder (or have your title officer do a search) to see if the HOA (or a judgment creditor, FTB or IRS) has placed a lien against her (and/or the property) SINCE you approved the PTR.