Pre foreclosure

A pre foreclosure or pre-foreclosures is the term used for homes that have been scheduled for a foreclosure sale but have not yet gone to auction or been sold off. Often times this period of time can range from anywhere from a month to a year, depending on the customs and laws of the state or county. Just because they have not yet been sold off does not mean they cannot be purchased, as many home owners look to sell their home before a foreclosure sale takes place

The process of foreclosure begins when a homeowner defaults on their loan. Generally when this occurs, the lender involved will issue the homeowner a Notice of Default, and for all intents andpre foreclosure period. From here on out many things may happen—the homeowner may raise the money to pay off their default debt to the bank or lender and stay in their home, the lender issues a Notice of Sale and arranges to put the property up for sale at a later date, or the homeowner finds someone willing to buy their home and in order to avoid foreclosure sale.