The period between when a homeowner receives a Notice of Default and when the foreclosure sale happens. Sellers in pre-foreclosure can still negotiate with the lender, list the property, or sell to a cash buyer.
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Reviewed by John Quigley · Founder, BuyHousesInCash · Last updated May 2026
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