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Affiliate Disclosure

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: February 20, 2026

Important Disclosure

Default Research is a participant in affiliate marketing programs. When you click certain links on our website and make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials.

Geographic Scope: Default Research and its content are intended for audiences in the United States only. Foreclosure laws, processes, and our affiliate partnerships are specific to U.S. markets.

How We Make Money

Default Research is a free resource for real estate investors. We provide foreclosure market intelligence, educational content, calculators, and tools at no charge. To support our operations and continue providing valuable content, we participate in affiliate marketing programs.

What this means for you: When you click on certain links on our website (commonly called "affiliate links") and subsequently make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may earn a commission from that transaction. This comes at no extra cost to you — the price you pay is the same whether you use our link or go directly to the service.

Our Primary Affiliate Partner

Our primary affiliate partner is Foreclosure.com, a leading provider of pre-foreclosure, auction, and bank-owned (REO) property listings in the United States.

Here are the specific details of our relationship:

  • Commission Structure: We earn a recurring commission on subscription fees when you sign up through our links
  • Cookie Duration: 180 days — if you click our link and sign up within 180 days, we receive credit for the referral
  • Affiliate ID: 888551
  • What We Promote: Foreclosure.com's property listing subscription services

Where You'll See Affiliate Links

On Default Research, you may encounter affiliate links in the following places:

  • Foreclosure Search Widgets: Interactive property search tools embedded throughout our site
  • Call-to-Action Buttons: Buttons that say "Search Foreclosures," "Find Properties," or similar
  • Banner Advertisements: Display ads promoting Foreclosure.com services
  • In-Content Links: Text links within our articles, guides, and educational content
  • Tool Recommendations: When we recommend using Foreclosure.com to find properties

We strive to clearly identify affiliate links. Links to Foreclosure.com through our site will typically go through our tracking redirect (/go/foreclosure-com) or contain our affiliate identifier.

Editorial Independence

Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. We are committed to providing accurate, unbiased information to help real estate investors make informed decisions.

Specifically:

  • We do not accept payment to write favorable reviews or content
  • Our state and county foreclosure guides are based on official government sources, not affiliate preferences
  • Our calculators and tools provide the same results regardless of affiliate status
  • We disclose potential conflicts of interest where relevant
  • We recommend services we genuinely believe provide value to our users

If we ever recommend a product or service, it's because we believe it will help you as a real estate investor — not because of the commission we might earn. Our reputation depends on providing honest, useful information.

Why We Chose Foreclosure.com

We partnered with Foreclosure.com because they provide comprehensive, regularly updated foreclosure listings that complement the educational content we provide. Default Research focuses on helping you understand foreclosure processes, laws, and strategies. Foreclosure.com provides the actual property listings you need to put that knowledge into action.

This partnership allows us to offer a complete solution: education + data + listings.

Other Potential Affiliate Relationships

While Foreclosure.com is currently our primary affiliate partner, we may add additional affiliate relationships in the future. These might include:

  • Real estate investing courses or education platforms
  • Property analysis software or tools
  • Title and escrow services
  • Hard money or investment financing providers
  • Books or educational materials

We will update this disclosure page whenever we add new affiliate relationships. Any new affiliate links will be clearly identified on the relevant pages.

Your Choice

Using our affiliate links is entirely optional. You are never obligated to click our affiliate links or make purchases through them. If you prefer, you can:

  • Go directly to Foreclosure.com or any other service without using our links
  • Use ad-blocking software that may prevent affiliate tracking
  • Clear your browser cookies before visiting partner sites

We appreciate when you do use our links, as it helps support our free content at no extra cost to you. But we respect your choice either way.

No Guarantees & Important Disclaimers

Our recommendation of Foreclosure.com or any other affiliate partner does not constitute a guarantee of their services. Real estate investing involves significant risks, and no property listing service can guarantee investment success. Always conduct your own due diligence before making any investment decisions.

Not Professional Advice: Nothing on Default Research constitutes legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. All content is for general informational and educational purposes only. You should consult qualified professionals (attorneys, CPAs, licensed real estate professionals) before making any investment decisions.

No Data Guarantees: We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any information on our Site, including information about foreclosure processes, laws, timelines, or market conditions. Foreclosure laws vary by state and change frequently. Always verify information with official government sources.

United States Only: Our content, tools, and affiliate partnerships are designed exclusively for the United States market. Information about foreclosure processes, laws, and regulations applies only to U.S. jurisdictions. We make no representations about the applicability of our content to other countries.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure is provided in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. We believe in transparency and want you to understand how our business operates.

Questions About This Disclosure

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, how we make money, or our editorial policies, please contact us:

We're committed to transparency and happy to answer any questions you may have.

Summary: Default Research is for United States users only. We earn money through affiliate commissions, primarily from Foreclosure.com (recurring commission, 180-day cookie). This doesn't affect our editorial content or the price you pay. Our content is for educational purposes only — not professional advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy of any information. Always consult qualified professionals before making investment decisions.