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Texas Market

Why Texas Homeowners Need to Act Fast

Texas is one of the fastest foreclosure states in the country, with a non-judicial process that can move from Notice of Default to auction in as little as 60 to 90 days. In 2025, Texas led the entire nation with 37,215 foreclosure starts, according to ATTOM Data Solutions — more than any other state, including California and Florida. The state also recorded 5,147 completed foreclosures (REOs), the highest in the U.S. With a median home price of $338,000 (Zillow, 2025), many Texas homeowners carry significant equity that they risk losing in a forced sale. Houston alone accounted for 13,009 foreclosure starts, making it one of the most active metros nationally. Texas follows a power-of-sale foreclosure process under Texas Property Code Section 51, where lenders can foreclose without court involvement as long as the deed of trust contains a power-of-sale clause. Foreclosure sales are held on the first Tuesday of each month at the county courthouse. The state’s rapid timeline means that once you receive a Notice of Default, you may have only weeks to act before your home goes to auction. Texas has no state income tax but property taxes are among the highest in the nation, which contributes to financial strain for many homeowners. Rising insurance costs and property tax reassessments have pushed more Texas families into distressed situations, even in otherwise strong housing markets like Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth.

$338,000
Median Home Price
37,215
Foreclosure Filings
60–90 days
Foreclosure Timeline

Know Your Rights

How Foreclosure Works in Texas

Texas uses a non-judicial foreclosure process — one of the fastest in America.

1

Missed Payments

After missing payments, your lender sends a Notice of Default. The clock starts ticking immediately.

2

Notice of Sale (21+ Days Before Auction)

The lender files a Notice of Sale at least 21 days before the auction date. The notice is posted at the courthouse door and filed with the county clerk.

3

Foreclosure Auction (First Tuesday of the Month)

Your home is sold at public auction on the first Tuesday of the month at the county courthouse. The entire process can take as little as 60 days from default.

Homestead Exemption

Unlimited value (10 acres urban / 100 acres rural); $140,000 school tax exemption. Protects equity from other creditors, but NOT from mortgage foreclosure.

Deficiency Judgment

Yes, lender must file within 2 years of foreclosure sale; borrower entitled to fair market value offset.

Right of Redemption

None for non-judicial foreclosure (limited exceptions for tax lien and HOA foreclosures).

Statewide Coverage

Cities We Serve in Texas

Our team buys houses across Texas. Here are some of the major metros we cover.

Houston Dallas San Antonio Austin Fort Worth

Simple Process

How It Works

Sell your Texas home in 3 simple steps. No hassle, no hidden fees.

1

Tell Us About Your Property

Fill out our quick form or call us at (888) 818-4489. We just need a few details about your home.

2

Get Your Cash Offer

Our team researches your property and presents a fair, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours.

3

Close On Your Timeline

Pick your closing date. We handle all paperwork and closing costs. Get paid in as little as 7 days.

Real Stories

What Our Sellers Say

Example scenarios based on common seller experiences.

Pre-Foreclosure

“I was 3 months behind on payments and didn’t know what to do. HouseBase called me back the same day, explained my options clearly, and we closed in 10 days. My credit was saved.”

Homeowner
Closed in 10 days
Inherited Property

“I inherited a house in rough shape and thought I’d have to sink money into repairs. HouseBase made a fair as-is offer with zero fees. Closed on my timeline.”

Homeowner
Sold As-Is
Behind on Payments

“After my divorce, I couldn’t afford the mortgage alone. The HouseBase team took over my payments — no short sale, no credit hit. I finally had peace of mind.”

Homeowner
Payments Taken Over

Texas Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about selling your Texas home fast.

Texas has one of the fastest foreclosure timelines in the country. Under the non-judicial process, your home can go to auction in as little as 60 to 90 days after default. Foreclosure sales happen on the first Tuesday of every month at the county courthouse. Once you receive a Notice of Sale, you may have only 21 days before the auction.
Yes. Texas allows deficiency judgments for both judicial and non-judicial foreclosures. If your home sells at auction for less than what you owe, the lender can sue you for the difference within two years. However, you are entitled to an offset if the home’s fair market value exceeds the foreclosure sale price.
The Texas homestead exemption protects unlimited home equity from most creditors and in bankruptcy, but it does NOT prevent your mortgage lender from foreclosing. It protects you from other creditors seizing your home equity, but if you default on your mortgage or home equity loan, the lender can still foreclose.

We also buy houses in: Florida · California

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