If none of the bids were as much as the outstanding balance, the bank becomes the owner, and the property is known as "REO" - real estate owned (by the bank). You need to look up the deed and see who owns it now.
Yes, real estate agents usually know about nearby houses ready to go into foreclosure because they network with other agents, are familiar with the neighborhood, and frequently work directly with banks and lenders.
Section 34.04 - Claims for Excess Proceeds (a) A person, including a taxing unit and the Title IV-D agency, may file a petition in the court that ordered the seizure or sale setting forth a claim to the excess proceeds. The petition must be filed before the second anniversary of the date of the sale of the property.
Judge orders sale of your home. Lender and Referee choose date for auction at the courthouse. Sale is advertised for at least 21 days. Public sale, home sold to highest bidder.
In-person foreclosure auctions are open to the public. Anyone can attend; however, if you want to bid, you may need to register. In almost all cases, you'll need to be able to show that you have adequate funds to buy the property.
To buy a home through a HUD Pre-Foreclosure Sale, you must use a HUD-approved real estate agent and follow set guidelines. Rules of a HUD Pre-Foreclosure Sale include: You cannot be related to the homeowner. You must offer at least 88 percent of the home's appraised value in the first 30 days of the sale.
The potential financial rewards of buying a foreclosed property are not arrived at without a significant amount of hard work. Many homes in foreclosure have been poorly maintained, They may also have structural issues or water or mold damage; some may be in violation of codes or other standards.
If the property is newly listed, the bank may be less inclined to accept a significantly lower offer. However, if the property has been on the market for an extended period, the bank may be more willing to negotiate.
The Stages of Foreclosure Stage 1: Default of Payment. Stage 2: Notice of Default. Stage 3: Notice of Sale. Stage 4: Foreclosure Sale. Stage 5: Eviction.