Pre-foreclosure or foreclosure

[Esmeralda Garcia]

So I've been searching in the legal notices and for the pre-foreclosures they list the address and the owner to be foreclosed on. It also has contact information that also has a clause, at any point of this notice is it possible to purchase the home from the homeowner to stop the foreclosure, if so what are the steps? Should I consult the attorney listed for the bank or the bank to find out if a sale can be made? I was told this was possible but not sure what the red flags are.