The Foreclosure Focus

Thousands of Florida residents are leaving recoverable equity behind after foreclosure auctions. When a home sells for more than the amount owed, the leftover surplus sits in the court registry — waiting...

Macon, GA – April 2025George H., a former homeowner in Bibb County, says he was never informed that the foreclosure sale of his home generated $19,000 in surplus funds. He found out...

Lakeland, FL – April 2025Two siblings in Polk County discovered they were owed $36,800 in surplus funds after their late father’s home was sold at auction. They never knew about the money...

Washington, DC – April 2025In a recent opinion piece featured on The Foreclosure Focus, several housing experts explore whether surplus fund recovery firms should be subject to the same regulations as debt...

National – April 2025As foreclosure activity rises across the U.S., The Foreclosure Focus is expanding its expert contributor network, featuring foreclosure attorneys, housing advocates, financial educators, and real estate professionals committed to...

Orlando, FL – April 2025Faith-based groups are partnering with surplus recovery advocates to host equity education events in churches across Florida, helping families check if they’re owed money after foreclosure. “We preach...

Jacksonville, FL – April 2025After defaulting on his VA loan during a long medical recovery, Air Force veteran Greg T. thought he had nothing left — until he found out the court...

West Palm Beach, FL – April 2025A new community spotlight on The Foreclosure Focus shows how surplus funds — the money left over after a home is sold at foreclosure — often...

Detroit, MI – April 2025Legal expert Daniel Knox calls for nationwide standards around surplus fund notification procedures in an exclusive Voices & Perspectives column on The Foreclosure Focus. “The process is different...