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How to find out if a home is in foreclosure
Visit your county's recorder's office.
Your local offices will have information on all of the homes in your community. You can find your local recorder's office in the phone book, or by searching online.

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1). If you live in a county where foreclosure is common, it may be easier to find your county's recorder's office. Office hours vary between jurisdictions and counties, and often you can find your state's county recorder's office online.
2). Be as specific as possible; there is no standard for beginning homeowner's insurance, and filing a claim online can cost a few hundred dollars per month or over the course of a year. When you first start your search, you will probably be told that your home is in foreclosure.
3). If you live in an area with a large population, you may find the office easy to get to. However, you may need to drive even closer to the courthouse if you're not familiar with the courthouse or county recorder's office.
4). Once you've found your local records office, you can search for the property by the homeowner's name. Some offices maintain their records in print form, while others have switched to digital archives.
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