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What to Do With a Zombie Property in Tacoma, WA
If you’ve got a house in Tacoma that’s been sitting vacant, deteriorating, and stuck in legal limbo, you may be dealing with a zombie property — a home that’s been abandoned by the owner but never taken over by the bank.
It’s not fully yours, it’s not the bank’s, and it just sits — decaying and racking up fines. At REI Branded Home Buyer, we help Tacoma residents finally walk away from these forgotten homes.
🧟 What Is a Zombie Property?
A zombie property is usually:
- Left behind during or after a foreclosure
- Still in the owner’s name (even if they moved out)
- Vacant for months or years
- Not maintained by the bank or the city
- Accruing code violations, tax liens, and decay
▶️ Code Enforcement – Wikipedia
▶️ Foreclosure – Wikipedia
❌ Why You Can’t Just Ignore It
Even if you moved out or thought the house was taken by the bank, the title may still be in your name — meaning:
- You’re legally liable for injuries or trespassing
- Fines from Tacoma can total thousands per year
- The city may file for demolition or seizure
- Your credit can be impacted if foreclosure isn’t finalized
- You can’t walk away unless the title is transferred
✅ How REI Branded Home Buyer Solves Zombie House Problems
We’ve helped Tacoma owners stuck in this situation get out cleanly. Here’s how:
- We investigate the title, liens, and foreclosure status
- We contact the lender if needed
- We work with attorneys and title companies
- We buy the property as-is, even with severe damage or code violations
- We close fast — with no money out of your pocket
📍 Tacoma Areas With Common Zombie Property Issues
- Hilltop – Abandoned rentals with code enforcement notices
- Eastside – Foreclosure homes left in limbo for years
- South Tacoma – Vacant inherited homes never probated
- McKinley Hill – Properties walked away from during divorce or illness
- Manitou – Bankwalks that were never completed legally
🔗 Resources for Zombie Property Owners
- Tacoma Code Enforcement
- Notice of Trustee Sale – RCW 61.24.040
- Foreclosure in Washington
- Real Property Rights – Wikipedia
- FEMA – Disaster Recovery Support
🧾 Real Tacoma Example
A seller in South Tacoma walked away from their house in 2018, assuming foreclosure had finished. In 2024, they received a tax lien and city fine totaling $13,700 — but still legally owned the home.
We stepped in, contacted the title company, cleared the lien, and bought the property in 9 days, putting $5,000 in the seller’s pocket and clearing their name.
📧 info@reibrandedhomebuyer.com
🌐 Tacoma Buyer Page – REI Branded Home Buyer
👉 Click here to request a confidential offer and escape the zombie property trap.
Disclaimer:
This blog post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or real estate advice. Always consult with appropriate professionals before making any decisions regarding the sale of your property.
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About REI Branded Home Buyer
Real People. Real Stories. Real Solutions. We’re George and TJ — two regular guys who teamed up to create REI Branded Home Buyer, a local company with one simple mission: to help people sell their homes without stress, games, or pressure. We actually met at a local real estate meetup. A mutual friend randomly shouted, “Hey George, do you want to be this guy’s mentor?” George laughed and said, “Just give him my cell!” A coffee meeting later, and the rest is history. We've been working together ever since. Our passion for helping homeowners comes from personal experience. George was once homeless, so he deeply understands what it’s like to face housing uncertainty. TJ’s family went through a crisis and had to sell their home fast — with the help of a cash homebuyer. Those experiences shaped who we are and inspired us to create a company that treats people the way we wish we’d been treated. Let’s be real: the real estate world is full of shady companies, pushy salespeople, and sleazy homebuyers who care more about profit than people. We started REI Branded Home Buyer because we believe it should be the other way around — people first, profit second. We’re proud to call Spokane home. Our wives, Jenny and Michelle, love the slower pace of life here and all the outdoor beauty Washington has to offer. George and Jenny have two amazing daughters and two dogs — they love to travel and recently visited Japan to see their daughter abroad. TJ and Michelle are outdoor lovers through and through — backpacking, hiking, hunting, fishing, even rock climbing. Michelle’s become quite the mountaineer! If you’re thinking about selling a house — no matter the reason — we’d love to hear your story and see how we can help.