Home, land, and commercial property ownership can be a tough thing to get into if you don't have access to family deeds, hefty mortgage loans, access to capital, or rich relatives willing to lend you the money to buy a house. Some savvy residents and real estate developers have learned the art of buying property in a foreclosure sale.

If you aren't familiar with the subject of property taxes, what are the most important things you should know? Let's start at the beginning.

Yakima County Property Foreclosures 101

When you buy a house, you have to pay property taxes*** to the county of residence. Property taxes are due twice a year in Yakima County: in April and October.

If you (or your bank) are late paying property taxes, the County adds hefty fines and interest.

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