Foreclosure auction at courthouse - Zillow Real Estate Advice

1. Is there anyway I can contact the bank to push out the foreclosure date? My real estate agent has tried to contact the bank's listing agent but in vain.

2. I'm planning to get a Title search done from an real estate attorney. Is this sufficient or should I have to do anything else before going into foreclosure auction? Does the title search indicate unpaid taxes, unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way etc? If not how can I get these information?
3. Should I be concerned that I get just 30 days to close in? My mortgage vendor is confident of getting loan in 30 days? Should I have full cash ready as back up?
4. As backup option my brother has offered me that he would buy this home in cash and then sell it to me. This is in case getting a loan timely manner fails. The plan is later on I buy back from him cutting out a mortgage loan. Is this option feasible? What are the consequences?
5. Lastly who do I hire to help me through process of foreclosure auction?

Thanks!

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