The Foreclosure Focus

In the world of surplus fund recovery, the biggest obstacle isn’t always a legal dispute—it’s often a simple clerical error. Across the country, rightful heirs and former homeowners are being quietly shut...

“Do Surplus Funds Belong to Me or the Estate?”—A Crucial Question for Heirs After Foreclosure One of the most common questions heirs ask after a loved one’s property is sold at foreclosure...

This emotional case study follows a widow who thought her husband’s death and the loss of their home marked the end—until legal help uncovered a $72,000 surplus claim. The story showcases how...

Fake "fund recovery agents" are sending misleading letters, filing forged documents, and tricking families into assigning away their surplus rights. Legal experts are warning heirs and homeowners to vet any surplus recovery...

Despite holding millions in surplus funds, many county websites offer no clear path for former homeowners or heirs to identify or claim these funds. The Foreclosure Focus audits 100+ counties and finds...

Many families feel devastated after losing their home to foreclosure—only to discover they may still be entitled to tens of thousands in leftover funds. This press release shares real reactions, legal facts,...

Think you have to show up in court to claim surplus proceeds? Think again. With the right legal tools, heirs living in other states—or even abroad—are successfully recovering foreclosure funds remotely. Here’s...

Veterans who owned homes at the time of death often leave behind equity—but without proper estate planning or representation, those funds are lost. We expose the gap in communication between VA estates,...

Many believe once their home is sold at auction, there’s nothing left to do. But walking away could mean abandoning significant surplus funds. The Foreclosure Focus debunks common myths about foreclosure and...