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Facing Foreclosure in Grayson County? You Still Have Options, But the Clock Is Running

If you’ve received foreclosure notices on your Grayson County home, the most important thing to understand is this: you can still sell before the auction. Selling before the Grayson County foreclosure auction lets you protect your credit, potentially walk away with cash if you have equity, and avoid the damage that foreclosure does to your financial future.

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Colby and Callie — Based in Howe, TX. Serving Sherman, Denison, Van Alstyne, and all of Grayson County since 2017.

We are Colby and Callie with Hippie Home Buyers, based in Howe, right here in Grayson County. We have helped homeowners in Sherman, Denison, Van Alstyne, and across the county sell quickly before losing their home at auction. We buy houses for cash in any condition and can close in as little as 7 days.

This page covers what you need to know about the Grayson County foreclosure process, why selling before the auction almost always makes more sense than letting it go to auction, and exactly how we can help. For the full Texas foreclosure process explained in detail, read our complete guide: Selling Your House During Foreclosure in Texas.

What You Will Find on This Page

When Is the Grayson County Foreclosure Auction?

Grayson County foreclosure auctions are held on the first Tuesday of every month at the Grayson County Courthouse in Sherman (100 W Houston St). That is the same schedule the rest of Texas follows under Texas Property Code Section 51.002: the first Tuesday, between 10 AM and 4 PM, at the courthouse steps.

That date is your hard deadline. Texas law gives no redemption period after the auction. Once the gavel drops, the winning bidder takes immediate ownership, and your options disappear entirely.

The typical timeline from the first missed payment to auction is four to six months. Once you receive your Notice of Trustee Sale, you usually have between 21 and 41 days to act, which is not much time. If you are in pre-foreclosure right now, or you have already received the Notice of Sale, do not wait to look into your options.

Rising property values in Grayson County mean many homeowners facing foreclosure may have equity they do not know about, sometimes significant equity. If you bought your home several years ago, or if you have been making payments long enough to build equity, there is a real chance your house is worth more than you owe, even after adding up all the foreclosure fees, back payments, and costs. If your house goes to auction, that equity disappears. If you are not sure whether you have equity, give us a call. We will tell you honestly what we think the house is worth and what kind of offer we can make. No obligation, no pressure.

Why Grayson County Homeowners Are Falling Behind Right Now

Falling behind on a mortgage does not always happen because of poor financial decisions. In Grayson County right now, we are seeing a few specific patterns driving homeowners into pre-foreclosure.

Rising Property Tax Assessments

Grayson County home values have climbed significantly over the past few years, and property tax assessments have followed. For homeowners on fixed incomes or tight budgets, a jump in the annual tax bill, especially when escrowed into the mortgage payment, can push a once-manageable payment out of reach. Taxes go up; income does not always keep pace.

The TI Effect on Home Prices in Sherman

Texas Instruments’ semiconductor facility growth in the Sherman area has been a major driver of rising home values across the county. That is good news in many ways, but it also means some homeowners are sitting on mortgages sized at previous market prices and are now struggling with the downstream costs of a rapidly appreciating market: higher taxes, higher insurance, and a rising cost of living.

Overextension During Rapid Growth

Van Alstyne, in particular, saw explosive population growth as buyers moved north out of the DFW metro. Some of those buyers stretched to buy during peak pricing in 2021 and 2022. When interest rates rose and life circumstances changed, including job changes, divorce, and medical bills, payments that were already tight became unmanageable.

Whatever got you here, the situation is real and it is solvable. Call us and let’s talk about how.

Don’t Wait Until the Sale Date Is Posted

Every day counts in a Texas foreclosure. Call us now, even if you are not sure whether it is too late.

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Selling Before the Auction vs. Letting It Go to Foreclosure

Selling is not painless, especially when you are under time pressure and dealing with financial stress. But it is still almost always better than the alternative. Here is what the comparison actually looks like.

Credit Score Damage

A foreclosure drops your credit score by 200 to 300 points and stays on your credit report for seven years. Selling before foreclosure, even through a short sale if you are underwater, impacts your score by 50 to 100 points. If you have equity and can fully pay off the mortgage at closing, the impact is limited to missed payments already on your report.

Future Home Buying

After a foreclosure, most conventional lenders require a seven-year waiting period before you can qualify for a new home loan. If you sell before foreclosure, you can often qualify for a new mortgage in two to three years, sometimes sooner.

Deficiency Judgment Risk

If your house sells at auction for less than you owe, the lender has two years under Texas law to sue you for the difference. When you sell before the auction, you can negotiate a deficiency waiver in writing. That is something you have zero ability to negotiate once the auction happens.

What You Walk Away With

At auction you receive nothing, regardless of how much equity you have. At a negotiated sale before auction, if you have equity, you receive the proceeds above mortgage payoff, foreclosure costs, and closing costs. For Grayson County homeowners who bought before the recent appreciation, that can be a meaningful amount of money.

How We Work and What to Expect

Here is how working with us actually goes from first contact to closing.

Day 1 or 2: You Reach Out

Call, text, or contact us through our website. We ask a few basic questions about your property and situation. No pressure, no commitment at this stage.

Day 2 or 3: Colby Walks the Property

We look at everything as-is. No cleaning, no repairs required. We assess what it would take to bring the house to market and what we can pay based on that.

Day 3 or 4: You Receive a Written Cash Offer

No obligation, no pressure to accept. We explain how we arrived at the number so you can make an informed decision, not a pressured one.

You Pick the Closing Date

If your auction is two weeks away, we work toward that. If you need a week, we can often do that as well. We work with a local title company that knows how to move fast when fast is what is needed.

We have done this for homeowners in Sherman, Denison, and Van Alstyne. We know the local title companies, the process, and how to move when speed is what is needed. If you are not sure whether you have time left, call us now at (903) 436-7381. The worst outcome of that call is that you have better information than you had before.

City Notes for Grayson County Homeowners

We buy throughout Grayson County. Here is what we see most in each major market.

Sherman

Priority Market

Sherman is where the Grayson County Courthouse is located, which means it is where auctions happen and where the county’s highest volume of foreclosures is concentrated. If you are in Sherman and behind on payments, you are not alone. There are people who understand your situation and can move quickly.

We are active buyers throughout Sherman and can often have a cash offer to you within 24 hours of walking the property. If you have received a Notice of Default or a Notice of Acceleration, call us now. Time is the one thing you cannot get back in a Texas foreclosure.

Denison

Priority Market

Denison has a mix of older homes and longer-established neighborhoods where homeowners have often been in their houses for years and have built real equity. If you are in Denison and facing foreclosure, there is a decent chance you have more equity than you realize, especially if you have been in your home for five years or more.

A quick conversation can tell you what your options look like. We buy homes throughout Denison in any condition and can move as fast as the timeline requires. Do not assume you are out of options before talking to us.

Van Alstyne

Priority Market

Van Alstyne grew fast. Many buyers entered the market during the 2020 to 2022 boom and paid at or near peak prices, with little margin for error. If you bought at a high, payments are now unmanageable, and you are worried you are underwater, it is worth having a realistic conversation about where things actually stand.

You may have more options than you think, or we can help you determine whether a short sale is the right path. Either way, we will give you an honest answer and not waste your time. Call us and let’s look at the numbers together.

Pottsboro, Whitesboro, Tom Bean, and Surrounding Areas

Serving All Grayson County

We buy throughout Grayson County, including Pottsboro, Whitesboro, Tom Bean, Gunter, and all surrounding communities. Smaller markets often mean fewer cash buyers paying attention, but that does not change the foreclosure timeline. The same urgency applies regardless of where your property is located in the county.

Call us at (903) 436-7381 wherever you are in Grayson County. We will give you an honest assessment of your situation and a cash offer if it makes sense for both of us.

Frequently Asked Questions About Foreclosure in Grayson County

Where does the Grayson County foreclosure auction happen? +
The Grayson County foreclosure auction is held at the Grayson County Courthouse in Sherman, Texas (100 W Houston St), on the first Tuesday of each month between 10 AM and 4 PM. Texas law requires all non-judicial foreclosure auctions to follow this schedule. Your Notice of Trustee Sale will confirm the exact date. Once you have that date, count backward: you need to have a completed sale with mortgage payoff funds delivered to your lender before that auction begins.
I just received a Notice of Sale. Do I actually have time to sell? +
Probably yes, but you need to move immediately. Texas law requires lenders to give at least 21 days’ notice before the foreclosure auction, though most provide 21 to 41 days. A cash sale like ours can typically close in 7 to 14 days, which means if you act within the first few days of receiving your Notice of Sale, there is usually still time. Do not wait to see if the lender will postpone or if something else changes. Call us today and we will tell you honestly whether we can get it done before your auction date.
My house needs a lot of work. Does that matter? +
No. We buy Grayson County homes in any condition, with foundation issues, roof problems, outdated systems, deferred maintenance, fire, or water damage. You do not repair, clean, or stage anything. We factor the condition into our offer. The trade-off is that our offer will be lower than retail market value, but for most homeowners facing foreclosure, the speed and certainty of a cash sale is worth more than waiting for a retail buyer who may or may not show up in time.
What if I owe more than my house is worth? +
If you are underwater on your mortgage, you may still have options through a short sale. A short sale is when your lender agrees to accept less than the full payoff amount to allow the sale to proceed. The process requires lender approval and typically takes 30 to 90 days, so the earlier you are in the foreclosure process, the better. We have worked through short sales in Grayson County and can coordinate directly with your lender. The key thing to get in writing is a deficiency waiver, meaning the lender agrees not to pursue you for the difference after the sale.
Will I get any money out of the sale, or does it all go to the bank? +
It depends on your equity. At closing, proceeds are paid out in this order: mortgage payoff, any second liens or back taxes, foreclosure costs, closing costs, and then whatever is left. With Grayson County home values where they are, many homeowners are surprised to find they do have equity after all those costs, even if they have missed several months of payments. We will be straight with you about what the numbers look like. If you are going to walk away with nothing, we will tell you that too and explain what a short sale might do instead.
I’m embarrassed about this situation. Is this going to be public? +
Foreclosure proceedings in Texas are public record. The Notice of Trustee Sale is posted at the courthouse and filed with the county clerk. But the conversation you have with us is completely private. We talk to homeowners in difficult situations every week. There is nothing to be embarrassed about with us. We are neighbors, not a corporation, and we genuinely want to help you land on your feet. Whatever happened to get you here, we are focused on what to do now.

Talk to Us Before Your Auction Date

If your Grayson County home is in foreclosure or heading that way, the most important thing you can do right now is get information fast. We can tell you what your house is worth, what we can offer, and whether there is enough time to close before your auction. No obligation, no sales pitch, and no pressure. If we can help, we will tell you how. If we cannot, we will tell you that too.

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For the full guide on Texas foreclosure law and your options as a seller, read: Selling Your House During Foreclosure in Texas

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