How can I get information about housing auctions and/or buying foreclosed homes in the Bay Area?

I'm interested in finding out about how to buy a foreclosed home in the Bay Area, but have no idea what that entails here. Any information about housing auctions or buying foreclosures in the Bay Area (South Bay specifically) would be greatly appreciated.How can I get information about housing auctions and/or buying foreclosed homes in the Bay Area?You can get a list from your county auditor and often they have the listings available online. Be aware that they usually require 20% payment at the time of auction and 100% within a week. You also need to check with the auditor for outstanding tax bills and utility bills b/c you would assume those if you buy the house at auction.How can I get information about housing auctions and/or buying foreclosed homes in the Bay Area?http://www.homesales.gov/homesales/mainA鈥?/a>How can I get information about housing auctions and/or buying foreclosed homes in the Bay Area?contact a local real estate agent in the area where you are interested in purchasing