Yes, it was a foreclosure. She is just waiting for the owner (GMAC) to accept the bid, they have 15 working days to make a decision.
Meanwhile the green pool gets worse and since the back yard is open its dangerous, and against the law. At least she is not responsible yet, but what if some kid drowns in it? I worry about that. Its 110 degrees, no kids are outside at this time of year, at least I never see any outside. Its over 80 before the sun comes up. Monsoons should be coming soon. Hellacious thunderstorms with warm rains. The humidity goes up then for a couple of months.