How to Search Foreclosures / Seizures (Start Here)
Foreclosure and seizure records come from federal agencies (HUD, FDIC, IRS, U.S. Marshals), state courts, and county recorders. This page covers the federal-level databases.
What this page covers: HUD foreclosed property listings, FDIC failed bank property, IRS seized property auctions, and U.S. Marshals forfeitures. What it does not cover: County-level foreclosure filings (those are at the county clerk or recorder).
Where to start: For government-owned foreclosed homes, start with HUD HomeStore. For most foreclosures, you need the county recorder where the property is located.
Department of Agriculture Properties
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U.S. Department of Agriculture database nationwide of homes and properties for sale.
FDIC Properties
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Foreclosed properties available from the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation.
General Services Administration Properties
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U.S. General Services Administration Office of Property Disposal for Homes/Property for sale.
GSA Properties
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U.S. General Services Administration available real and personal property.
HUD Homes
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State listings of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development homes for sale.
Internal Revenue Service Properties
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Homes and property for sale by the Internal Revenue Service.
Marshals Service | Seized & Forfeited Assets
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Seized or forfeited homes and property for sale by the U.S. Marshals Service.
Treasury Properties
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Click on "upcoming auctions" to view listings from the U.S. Department of the Treasury for homes and property for sale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are most foreclosure records? ▼
At the county level — with the county recorder or clerk of court. Federal databases cover only government-owned properties.
What is a HUD home? ▼
A property foreclosed on an FHA-insured mortgage, acquired by HUD and sold through hudhomestore.gov.
Other Federal Databases
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