WEST PALM BEACH, FL — May 26, 2025 —
Many Florida homeowners who have lost their properties to foreclosure may still be owed thousands in unclaimed equity, according to The Foreclosure Focus, a foreclosure awareness platform based in Palm Beach County.

Known as surplus funds, this money represents the difference between what a property sold for at auction and the amount owed on the mortgage or judgment. In many cases, these funds are held by the court and are available to be claimed by the original homeowner or their heirs.

“Most people don’t realize that just because they lost the house doesn’t mean they’ve lost everything,” said a spokesperson for The Foreclosure Focus. “There’s often money left over — and we help them get it back before it’s too late.”

The Foreclosure Focus is now leading a statewide education effort to:

Help homeowners check for unclaimed surplus funds

Guide heirs through probate or inheritance-related claims

Provide free press content and tools to file surplus recovery claims in Florida

Prevent funds from being forfeited or transferred to the state treasury

Senior citizens and families with limited access to legal help are particularly vulnerable to missing out on these funds, either because they are unaware of their rights or confused by court procedures.

“Time matters,” the spokesperson added. “There are legal deadlines in every county. If families don’t act fast, these funds can be permanently lost.”

The Foreclosure Focus is available 24/7 and is listed on major platforms such as Google Business, Apple Maps, Superpages, and Yahoo to ensure residents across Florida can easily locate services when they need them most.

For more information or to check if your name is on a Florida surplus funds list, visit:
👉 https://www.theforeclosurefocus.com
📞 Call (561) 941-4853