Foreclosure filings are up 14% year-over-year in 2025, with over 320,000 properties receiving a foreclosure notice in the first half of the year alone. If you have received a notice of default or are behind on payments, you still have options. This guide covers everything from pre-foreclosure timelines to selling before the auction date, so you can protect your credit and walk away with cash in hand.
You can sell a house in pre-foreclosure. Learn how to sell after a notice of default, your timeline by state, and how cash buyers close before the auction.
You can sell a house in foreclosure before the auction. Learn the timeline, steps to sell fast, and how cash buyers close in 7-14 days.