[header] How to buy foreclosure homes for sale [title] Identify the type of foreclosure you want. [step] There are generally two types of foreclosed homes for sale on the market. You will buy these homes differently : [substeps] Homes for sale at auction. 
These homes are usually auctioned on the steps of your county courthouse, and the winning bidder pays with a cashier's check immediately. There are also several online sources, such as hubzu.com and xome.com, where you can bid directly on the website.