Foreclosure data starts as public record — Notices of Default, lis pendens filings, trustee sale notices and auction results — but the raw records are scattered across thousands of counties. Listing services collect, clean and map them so you can search by city, ZIP code, price and stage. Below are the services we link to, organized by what each does best.
Listing services
One of the largest foreclosure databases in the U.S. — foreclosure, pre-foreclosure, bank-owned and tax-lien listings in all 50 states, updated daily.
Search Foreclosure.comOver a million foreclosure, auction and bank-owned properties from nearly 2,500 counties, plus property values, equity and foreclosure sales data.
Search RealtyTracThe largest online marketplace for foreclosure and bank-owned home auctions. Bid on properties from your phone or computer.
Browse AuctionsAn online real estate marketplace specialising in foreclosure and bank-owned (REO) auctions, with new properties added regularly.
Browse HubzuForeclosure auctions, bank-owned homes and short sales in one marketplace, with transparent online bidding.
Browse XomeThe official U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development site for HUD-owned homes — often former FHA foreclosures — sold to the public.
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Which type of listing are you looking for?
- Pre-foreclosure — a default notice has been filed but there is no auction date yet (or it is weeks/months away). You negotiate with the homeowner, and any short sale needs lender approval. Best for: patient buyers who can work a longer timeline.
- Scheduled auctions — a sale date is set. You bid against the lender and other investors, usually with cash, and buy as-is. Best for: experienced buyers who can inspect from the street, research title, and close immediately.
- Bank-owned (REO) — the lender already took the property back. These are sold more like normal listings, often with financing allowed and some ability to inspect. Best for: first-time foreclosure buyers and owner-occupants.
- HUD homes — FHA foreclosures sold by the government, with bidding periods that initially favor owner-occupants. Best for: buyers using FHA financing.
Before you bid or buy
- Verify the property’s stage and sale date — listings can lag public records.
- Research title: senior liens, taxes and HOA claims may survive a foreclosure sale depending on which lien foreclosed.
- Assume you cannot inspect the interior of an occupied or auction property; budget conservatively for repairs and possible eviction costs.
- Line up proof of funds — auctions commonly require cash or cashier’s checks on the day.
- Use a local real-estate attorney or experienced agent for your first deals.
New to this? Read how the foreclosure process works and our guide to how foreclosure auctions work before spending money on listings or bids.