Black Hawk County Online
Real Estate Foreclosures
The foreclosure sales are published in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier four (4) weeks before the sale date, and again the day before the sale. They can be found in the Legal Ads section. They are also posted at the Black Hawk County Court House, Waterloo City Hall, and also at the Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office.
All sales take place at the Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office front lobby, located at 225 E 6th Street, Waterloo, Iowa at 10:30 AM.
Expectations:
1. Before the sale, you are responsible for doing your own research.
a. Any additional liens on the property
b. Any taxes owed
c. Any people currently residing there
2. The sales occur site unseen. You are buying the property as is. We do not have a key to show the property.
3. If you bid on the property, you are intending to purchase it. If you win the bid, you are expected to be able to pay for it! No changing your mind or attempting to back out once the bidding has concluded.
4. You should have the means to pay for the property you intend to purchase. You will be expected to deliver a certified check from your bank for payment in full before 3:00 PM that same day. Or, you may bring in cash, but this is not recommended.
Any matters of impropriety regarding a sale will be investigated by the Sheriff's Office and may result in criminal charges being filed against you, if applicable, or a lawsuit filed by the mortgage company.
Our office is not allowed to give opening bids out before the sale date and time. The opening bid will be announced at the time of the sale and no sooner.
If you have any questions, please call 319-291-5073.