I'm interested in buying land/lots at a county foreclosure sale in NC. I understand I should get a title search done before I even BID. Regarding liens - is it true that all non-goverment liens (mortgages..creditors) are wiped clean if property goes to tax sales? As I understand it...the county files/advertises Notice of Default three times..or for a period of time, giving opportunity for creditors to step forth and basically assume the county taxes in arrears. Government liens go with the previous owner or stay on the property?