Notices of Substitute Trustee Sales (Foreclosure Notices)

Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state.  Default is defined in the Deed of Trust (Mortgage) and/or Promissory Note.  When a debt is defaulted a Substitute Trustee's sale will take place in the manner authorized by the Deed of Trust/Promissory Note. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ's)

What is a Notice of Substitute Trustee Sale? 

A Notice of Substitute Trustee Sale is what’s commonly referred to as a Foreclosure Sale Notice.

When do the Substitute Trustee’s Sales take place?

The sale is held the first Tuesday of every month.  The time(s) of the sales are indicated on each notice.

Where does the sale take place?

The sale(s) occur at the base of the courthouse steps on the east side of the building located at 100 West Weatherford Street in downtown Fort Worth.

Who conducts the sale(s)?

   Mortgage Foreclosures:

   The trustee acting on behalf of the lender.

   Tax Sales:

   The Constable’s personnel from Precinct # 3 (Hurst)

Where can I find out which properties will be sold?

Notices of all properties to be sold are posted in the basement of the Old Courthouse (100 West Weatherford, Fort Worth, Texas) in Room B-20 and on a bulletin board on the east end of the Old Courthouse basement. 

When are the notices posted?

All notices for the sales must be posted 21 days prior to the sale.  ( 21 days before the first Tuesday of each month)

Where can I obtain a list of properties to be sold?

The County Clerk’s office does not produce a list.  The notices are posted in the basement of the Old Courthouse (100 West Weatherford, Fort Worth, Texas) for public viewing.  Copies of individual notices may be purchased from the Deed Records office in Room B-30 for a fee of $1.00 per page.    

Who can I talk to at the County Clerk’s office to answer questions about how to purchase a property at the sale?

The County Clerk’s personnel do not conduct the sale or have any information about the specifics of the sale.  The sale is conducted by the trustees on behalf of the lenders.  It is illegal for the County Clerk’s personnel to give opinions or legal advice.

What type of payment is required when purchasing a property at the sale?

The County Clerk’s personnel do not have any information on the requirements to purchase a property.  The trustees who conduct the sale can provide that information to interested parties.

Who can I talk to at the County Clerk’s office if I think my property has been mistakenly posted for sale?

The County Clerk’s personnel do not have any information pertaining to the sale of the properties.  Contact your lender if you think your property has been posted in error.  The lender is the only party that will have that information.

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