Orlando, FL – April 2025
After a foreclosure, many Florida residents think they’ve lost everything — but that’s not always true. If your home was sold at auction for more than what was owed, you may be entitled to surplus funds. These unclaimed proceeds are legally yours and could mean thousands of dollars in financial recovery.
“It’s one of the best-kept secrets in Florida real estate,” said Gina Alvarez, a housing rights advocate. “Families struggling to start over after foreclosure may be owed life-changing money.”
Surplus funds must be claimed within a specific timeframe, or the court may distribute them elsewhere — including to lienholders or state coffers.
