What Happens to Extra Money from a Foreclosure Sale? It Might Be Yours

Foreclosure doesn’t always mean a financial loss. In many cases, properties are auctioned for more than the debt, leaving extra funds. These surplus proceeds are available to the former homeowner — but only if they know to claim them. Every year, unclaimed foreclosure money goes into state treasuries simply because families didn’t know it existed. The time to check is now.