If you've never purchased a foreclosure at auction, and are interested in doing so, this is a fairly interesting article on the basics of what to expect at a foreclosure auction.  Article outlines the process one couple has gone through looking for the foreclosure deal of their dreams.  Despite the large number of foreclosures out there, things still don't come easy.  Be prepared to put in some leg work.

Buying Foreclosures at Auction is Tricky