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flag Supreme Court justices deeply divided on whether counties must pay homeowners fair value when selling their homes at tax foreclosure auctions.

flag The Supreme Court showed deep division in a case over whether counties must compensate homeowners when selling their property at tax foreclosure auctions for less than fair market value. flag The dispute centers on Timothy Pung’s estate, whose Michigan home sold for $76,000 to cover a $2,000 tax debt, though it later sold for $194,000. flag The estate argued the government should ensure fair market value, but justices questioned the fairness of the process and warned that requiring such compensation could undermine tax foreclosure sales nationwide, harming compliant taxpayers. flag Some justices expressed skepticism about expecting the government to maximize proceeds, while others voiced concern over the outcome’s implications. flag The court’s lack of consensus suggests a complex decision ahead on balancing property rights and tax collection.

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