# Foreclosures search

## Starting a Foreclosures Search

1. From the Search page, click the **Foreclosures** tab.
2. Using the tabs in the Search Options box, choose how you'd like to search.\
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   Select either **Recorded Date**; **Block & Lot**; or **Address**. Additionally, **Advanced** allows you to combine and customize search parameters. For more information, see [About Advanced Search](/fundamentals/search.md#about-advanced-search). For a list of Advanced Search criteria definitions, see the [Glossary](/extras/glossary.md#advanced-foreclosures-search). <br>
3. Enter your search criteria, then click **Search**. The results populate in the Results Grid, on the right.\
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   For more information about the tools and functions in the Results Grid, [click here](/fundamentals/search.md#3-results-grid).<br>
4. From the Results Grid, click on a desired property to view the associated foreclosure data.

![Foreclosures search](/files/XCZE9NCL9OyWsBmdXjem)

From the top of the Foreclosure window, expand the **top dropdown menu** to select a specific foreclosure record for the property. The window updates to display details for that record.

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Scroll down to view specifics, such as general and auction information.

<div align="left"><img src="/files/LrPhr5xliuz3sqqPhEV9" alt=""></div>

From the top of the window, you can click **View Property Page** to get in-depth information for the property. To learn more about this page, see [Property Page](/fundamentals/property-page.md).

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When you're ready to return to the Search page, simply click **Search** from the Navigation Panel. The platform continues to display your previous search results so you can continue from where you previously left.
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