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Does anyone know how to find foreclosures without paying these websites?

I'm looking for foreclosures in the Yakima, wa area. It seems the only way I can find them is to pay a web site for access to the info on them. My self I thought this was public info and I should be able to see them without paying a private company for the info. Does anyone know how I can access this info with paying for it?

Public Comments

1. Don't pay for those websites, the information is notoriously inaccurate. Available foreclosures will be listed in the MLS, 99% of lenders use Realtors to liquidate their REOs.
2. Assorted websites go through considerable work and expense in gathering information about foreclosures in any given area. That's why you have to pay for it. You are correct in that foreclosures ARE public information, but, in order to gain this information, you need to head to assorted county land records offices to get it. If you are willing to make these various trips, you can get the information for no charge. If you expect the information at the click of a computer button, be prepared to pay for it.
3. You're a day late and a dollar short.
4. Start with your county clerk's website. If they do not have the info available online you can go in and ask for it. It is free. Once a property has foreclosed and is being offered for sale any Realtor will be able to get you info or get you a showing. Also free.