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every county is different. here's my county.
travis county
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Aren't those Sheriff's auctions? That is definitely another option, but you may be competing with the bank to get it at a super-cheap price, 'cause they want what's owed them as well.
Call your county courthouse (our check their website, if available) for more info on those.
Make sure you're pre-APPROVED (NOT just pre-qualified) for a loan up to a specified amount before you go to one of these auctions. This is also the case for written offers on most foreclosed homes owned by financial institutions.