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Property Taxes

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Definition: A fee, secured by real property, imposed upon property owners by local and state governments.

At the time of writing, Elizabeth Weintraub, DRE # 00697006, is a Broker-Associate at Lyon Real Estate in Sacramento, California.

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Failure to pay property taxes can result in a lien against your property which, if left unpaid for five years, could result in a public sale of your property without your consent.

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