Searching Public Records for Forclosures

[Brent Hill]

What is the most effective way to search and track potential foreclosures in North Carolina?  I am struggling to find public records in any counties where I can find Notice of Default or Notice of Sale.  I am not opposed to paying for the leads from a company comparable to something like Property Radar.  Looking to move to NC in the next year and am looking to market to foreclosures to find our new home.  Thanks!

[Miguelito Fernandez]

"Come on up" to NC @Brent Hill 

I'm no expert but the local county courthouse's bulletin board has worked out fine for me. I simply drive to the courthouse and write down the addresses of all the homes that have up-coming auction dates. I say "write down" because some courts won't allow electronics inside. I've also found homes by "driving for dollars." I'll drive through a neighborhood of interest and look for the "Notice of Sale" papers on the front doors or what seems to be abandoned homes (overgrown grass is the best giveaway). Zillow and other websites show some of these county auctions at times but not anywhere near the amount that's actually in process. To get the most accurate and up-to-date information on foreclosures, the bulletin board is it.