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Follow real walkthroughs from the dashboard to property research. Pick a lead type below and watch at your own pace.
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Research foreclosure leads
Start at the dashboard, narrow the foreclosure list, inspect a property’s details and Street View, then explore the map.
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- Open the foreclosure list: Choose Foreclosures from the dashboard or sidebar. Use the search bar and filters to narrow the properties you want to review.
- Review a property: Open a record to inspect its available source, owner, property, and loan details. Scroll through the record and use Street View for a closer look.
- Explore the map: Switch to Map View to see where leads are located and explore the area around properties that interest you.
Explore code-violation leads
Browse City of Houston code records, try the quick filters, and investigate a property with multiple distress signals.
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- Browse code records: Choose Code Violations to review the property list, violation type, inspection information, and available case status.
- Narrow your search: Try the quick filters, including Multiple distress signals, to focus the list on records relevant to your research.
- Inspect the details: Open a property to review its available source and owner information. Follow the Street View link to explore the property’s surroundings.
Find tax-delinquent leads
Get a quick introduction to the Harris County tax-delinquent list and use the absentee-owner filter to narrow your search.
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- Open tax-delinquent leads: Choose Tax Delinquent from the dashboard or sidebar to view Harris County tax records.
- Use a quick filter: Select Absentee owner to narrow the list. Review the other available filters to shape your search.
- Compare the records: Scan the available taxes owed, value, owner, and property-type columns before choosing a property for further research.
Recorded September 2026. Property records and counts change over time. Some account menus shown belong to the demonstration account. Check source dates and current property status when researching a lead.
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