How do I find out if a property is in foreclosure

[Paul Georgia]

I just spoke to a homeowner about his vacant property.  He said he told the bank to take the property back. He said he didn't know if it was in foreclosure or even what the status was.  I looked on the Zillow foreclosure site and couldn't find any evidence that it was in foreclosure and the state still lists the gentleman as the owner.

What else can I do to determine the property's status.

Due to the strict laws here about investors talking to people in foreclosure, I didn't dare take the conversation further.  I will put him into contact with a friend who is authorized to help with foreclosures, if the property is indeed in foreclosure. But first I'd like to settle the question of the property's status.  If it isn't in foreclosure, I won't need to involve anybody else.