You can find foreclosed homes through several reliable sources and methods:
- Major Real Estate Websites: Platforms like Zillow, Realtor.com, and Redfin have filters to search specifically for foreclosed properties. Zillow and Realtor.com offer foreclosure centers where you can browse current listings by location and price
- Multiple Listing Service (MLS): Foreclosed homes are often listed on the local MLS, accessible through real estate agents who specialize in foreclosures. Agents can provide guidance and access to listings not always visible to the public
- Auction Sites: Websites like Auction.com specialize in foreclosure and bank-owned home auctions, where you can bid on properties directly
- Bank and Asset Management Company Websites: Some banks and asset management companies list their foreclosed inventory on their own websites, searchable by state or city
- Government Agencies: Sites like HUD.gov (for HUD-owned homes), HomePath.com (Fannie Mae), and HomeSteps.com (Freddie Mac) list foreclosed properties owned by government-sponsored entities
- County Recorder’s Office and Legal Notices: Foreclosure notices are public records filed locally. Checking legal notices in your local newspaper or visiting the county recorder’s office can reveal newly foreclosed properties before they appear online
- Local Real Estate Agents and Signs: Touring neighborhoods and contacting agents who have foreclosure listings or seeing signs marked “Foreclosure” or “Bank Repo” can help you find available properties early
- Specialized Foreclosure Listing Sites: Sites like RealtyTrac and Foreclosure.com provide detailed foreclosure listings, often requiring a subscription for full access
- MLS.com: A dedicated site for searching local foreclosure listings by state and city
Using a combination of these resources will give you the best chance of finding foreclosed homes in your area while avoiding scams
