Check the county recorder or land records office for a recorded notice of default, lis pendens, or foreclosure filing
Search the property address in the county court records for foreclosure case filings
Review the tax assessor or property appraiser records for ownership and mailing address changes
Look for public auction notices in local newspapers, county websites, or legal notices
Ask the lender or mortgage servicer if foreclosure proceedings have started
Search online foreclosure listing websites for the property address
Check whether the property has a scheduled sheriff’s sale or trustee sale
Look for signs of distress such as foreclosure notices posted on the property
Contact a local real estate agent or foreclosure specialist to verify status
Review recent mail or public notices sent to the property owner if available