The real key is the register of deeds record. It can be searched usually online, or assistance is normally available at the register of deeds location. Tax records typically lag behind and likely will show only the Jan. 1 owner, but that owner is the one getting foreclosed upon. Take that name search it and there will be a deed transferring from them to the new owner (9 times out of 10 it won't sell "on the courthhouse steps" so it will be the bank). When calling the banks ask for someone in their REO dept. - Thu Oct 8 2009, 03:55