Suppose you come across a house or land that interests you but don’t see a for sale sign. You might wonder how to find out who owns a property. Since property ownership records are public, you can access the property data quickly, especially if you have the property’s address. But not all cases are easy; sometimes, it takes some work.

Whether you’re considering the home for your primary residence or to purchase as a real estate investor, knowing how to do a property owner search can be useful.

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