📰 Media Spotlight
Real Stories, Real Impact
At Foreclosure Focus, we don’t just cover headlines — we highlight the human stories behind them. From homeowners reclaiming lost equity to legal teams fighting for financial justice, our media spotlight series brings attention to those transforming foreclosure outcomes.
Featured Story
From Foreclosure to Freedom:
After losing their home in a sheriff’s sale, one Ohio family believed everything was gone — until they discovered they were owed nearly $90,000 in surplus funds. With help from a local surplus recovery advocate, they filed a claim and received their check in under 60 days. Stories like these remind us why access to information matters.
🎙️ Expert Voices
Insights from Industry Leaders
Foreclosure Focus features commentary from attorneys, investors, counselors, and educators working on the front lines of foreclosure and surplus fund recovery. Their insights help our readers better understand legal trends, market shifts, and practical strategies for navigating distressed real estate.
Recent Contributors Include:
Angela Torres, Esq. – Foreclosure & Surplus Fund Litigation
Mark Riggins – REO & Tax Lien Investor
Renee Bryant – HUD-Approved Housing Counselor
Are you a subject matter expert with a story to share? Contact us to contribute to Foreclosure Focus.
📍 State-by-State Foreclosure Watch
Regional Trends & Legal Developments
Each month, we track foreclosure data and surplus fund activity across the U.S. Our state watch series helps professionals and property owners stay ahead of trends that affect recovery timelines, eligibility requirements, and disbursement strategies.
April Highlights:
Florida: Increased claim filings due to new outreach efforts and updated surplus forms
Ohio: Courts resume aggressive docket clearing, leading to more sheriff sales
Indiana: Pending legislation may improve heir notifications in surplus cases
Oklahoma: Tulsa and Oklahoma County both report a rise in unclaimed surplus cases
🧰 Tools & Resources
Claim Smarter, Not Harder
We believe that clear access to public records and procedural documents should be the norm, not the exception. That’s why we’ve compiled a growing library of tools to help attorneys, homeowners, and recovery agencies work faster and more accurately.
Included in our resource library:
Foreclosure sale calendars (state and county)
Surplus claim form samples
Affidavit of heirship templates
Case search databases for property and court records
Need help finding a specific document? Let us know — we’re here to help.
💬 Community Voices
Testimonies from the Front Lines
Foreclosure affects lives — but recovery can restore hope. At Foreclosure Focus, we invite individuals impacted by the foreclosure process to share their experiences. Whether it’s a family who claimed surplus funds or a notary who witnessed the final signature, your story matters.
“We lost the house, but we didn’t lose everything. A press release helped us find the funds we didn’t even know existed.” – Michelle R., Indiana
Want to share your foreclosure journey? Submit your story and help others find their way forward.