Check the county recorder or land records office for a recorded notice of default, lis pendens, or notice of foreclosure
Search the property address or owner name in the county clerk, recorder, or court records
Review public foreclosure listings on county websites or local court foreclosure calendars
Look up the property in online foreclosure databases or real estate listing sites with foreclosure filters
Ask a local real estate agent or title company to run a property status search
Contact the lender or mortgage servicer if you are the owner or authorized party
Check for auction notices in local newspapers or official legal notices
Look for signs of a pending foreclosure sale date in court filings or auction postings
Verify whether property taxes are delinquent, since tax delinquency can indicate distress or tax foreclosure
Hire a real estate attorney or title professional to confirm the foreclosure status