The Foreclosure Focus

Many states impose strict deadlines for filing a claim after foreclosure — some as short as 60 days. Missing this window can be the difference between reclaiming $50,000 or losing it forever....

The loss of a loved one is devastating — but the legal consequences can be even more complex if foreclosure was involved. We break down how heirs often lose out on tens...

A growing number of third-party “fund finders” are crowding the surplus space, but not all are playing fair. We examine how improper claims, assignment disputes, and unauthorized filings are delaying or even...

Each year, millions in post-foreclosure proceeds go unclaimed. But what happens to that money? The Foreclosure Focus examines the “final resting place” of surplus funds when families don’t step forward in time...

Many courts across Florida, Ohio, and Indiana are overwhelmed, leading to major delays in surplus disbursements. Families in urgent need of funds are waiting months — or years — for relief. The...

At The Foreclosure Focus, we’ve analyzed hundreds of inquiries from affected homeowners and heirs. One theme stands out: nobody told them they were owed money. We unpack the most common complaints about...

Heirs often lose out when properties are sold before probate or legal rights are fully clarified. This piece explores the impact of accelerated foreclosure auctions on estates, the legal traps heirs fall...

Despite the trauma of losing a home, some families are discovering they may still walk away with significant funds. We spotlight real recovery stories and explain how proper legal guidance can turn...

Thousands of homeowners each year are unaware that their foreclosure sale resulted in leftover proceeds. Our investigation uncovers systemic notification failures in counties across the U.S., leaving families uninformed and at risk...