St. Augustine, FL – April 2025
A growing number of real estate brokerages in Florida are offering equity recovery filing services to former clients who lost homes to foreclosure. This allows past homeowners to connect with trusted professionals who can help them reclaim leftover funds.
“Our agents now help buyers, sellers — and those still owed money from past sales,” said a brokerage owner.
Brokerage-affiliated equity services are currently expanding through South and Central Florida.
Equity Reclaim Outreach Focused on Black and Hispanic Communities Disproportionately Affected by Foreclosure
Miami, FL – April 2025
Studies show that Black and Hispanic homeowners in Florida experienced disproportionately high foreclosure rates during the last 5 years — and are now being targeted for outreach to reclaim millions in unclaimed surplus funds.
“We’re focused on closing the wealth gap, one equity refund at a time,” said a community equity strategist.
Culturally tailored outreach, language access, and legal aid are being provided through local coalitions and neighborhood events.
Surplus Equity Refund Letters Going Out to Florida Properties With Unclaimed Balances Over $50,000
Orlando, FL – April 2025
Recovery groups and partner law firms are now mailing alerts to former homeowners with surplus fund balances exceeding $50,000. These properties sold for significantly more than what was owed, yet no claims have been filed.
“We’ve seen people cry on the phone when they realize what’s waiting for them,” said a field coordinator.
Letters will include QR codes, court case info, and step-by-step claim instructions.
