How do I find foreclosures locally?

http://ushud.com/r/pages/index/pages.html has a great list of foreclosures near you

also if you go to YaHoo Real Estate, set "Foreclosures" as a listing type and put in your zip code, it shows a nice list with map and pictures of foreclosure houses near you

Look for the local sheriff's office website and see if they have it posted. Or contact them for a print listing. Just because a property has been foreclosed on does not mean it's likely to be sold. They should have a listing on the properties that are going to auction and when and where the auction is. Another thing that people do often is to approach the current homeowner and strike a deal with them directly. I don't know that much about it and you should definitely consult someone but you must pay attention to the tax lien status of the house. Make sure there aren't liens against it or otherwise you can inherit the tax burden (or be willing to take them on). I believe it is also possible to get title but not the property itself. Some states also require that you evict the last homeowner yourself, so you'll want to check into that. I don't think it's impossible to do yourself but you should talk to someone who's done it. Maybe they'll post here.

There are actually companies that will work with you for free to buy your mortgage away from your mortgage company and avoid your foreclosure. I would advise looking into this first. Try http://www.speedyrealestate.info . Good luck!