True Stories of Home Equity Theft

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Gaining Insight Into Documented Home Equity Theft via Public Media

Homes, land, and funds are stolen, not through failure, but through complex systems that operate without clear explanation.
We exist to reveal what happens after a property auction and uncover money or equity that belongs to its rightful owner.
Our purpose is to spread awareness, ensure accountability, and reclaim what should never have been stolen.

StosselTV | Fox News
They Took Tawanda Hall’s $308,000 Home Over a $900 Tax Bill
See how one missed property tax payment let officials seize and sell a house - and keep all the profit. She tried to pay, but it was too late - her home was gone. A minor oversight cost her everything she owned. Experts argue this “home equity theft” happens in multiple states.
WTHR | Wisconsin
Anderson Family Could Lose Home Over Just $58 in Unpaid Taxes
An Anderson family in Wisconsin faces losing their home over a $58 tax bill they didn’t even know existed. Even small unpaid property taxes can lead to foreclosure and eviction, leaving families suddenly homeless. Watch how the system works and why homeowners must stay alert.
6abc | Philadelphia
Foreclosed Home Sold for More Than You Owed? You May Be Entitled to the Difference
When a home is foreclosed, many homeowners assume the story ends there. In reality, thousands of Americans are legally owed foreclosure surplus funds also called overages money left over after the sale that often goes unclaimed.
WWLTV | Louisiana
Navy Veteran Deloris Bishop Evicted After Home Sold for Unpaid Taxes
She lost her house because she couldn’t pay back property taxes. Under state law, unpaid taxes can lead to the sale of your home and eviction with little chance of getting it back. Watch how a Navy veteran’s life was turned upside down over unpaid taxes and risks homeowners face.
Social Media Coverage
50 Homes Lost to HOA Foreclosure - Are You at Risk?
An HOA foreclosed on 50 homes, leaving homeowners shocked and displaced. Learn the warning signs and steps to take before buying into an HOA community. Understand how HOA fees, liens, and rules can lead to foreclosure - and what you can do to protect yourself.
NewsChannel 5 | Tennessee
$1.3 B in Tennessee Could Be Yours - Are You Owed Cash?
The state holds billions in unclaimed money that could belong to residents. Most people never know about it because the government doesn’t notify them.
ABC News
Skyrocketing Property Taxes Are Forcing Families From Their Homes
Many homeowners are being “highballed” into selling or losing their property because taxes far exceed their ability to pay. Families are being pushed out as property taxes rise far beyond what they can afford. Watch how some homeowners are losing everything due to unfair assessments.
ABC7NY
91-Year-Old Gloria Gaynor Lost Her Home Over a $3,500 Tax Lien Sale
Gloria Gaynor’s Upper Darby home - nearly paid off and full of equity - was sold at a tax lien sale after about $3,500 in overdue taxes. A private firm bought the lien for just over $14,000 while the house was worth hundreds of thousands, leaving her without her lifelong home.
CBS News | New York
Filmore Brown Lost His Paid-Off Brooklyn Home Over a $5,000 Water Bill
Filmore Brown, who paid off his Brooklyn home after decades of mortgage payments, says he never knew about an old $5,000 water bill that led to a lien and foreclosure. The city sold the debt to investors, leaving Brown fighting to keep the home he worked years to own.
CBS News | Chicago
Chicago Homeowner Shocked by 118% Property Tax Hike
A South Side homeowner’s tax bill more than doubled overnight, threatening his ability to keep his. Property taxes are putting pressure on residents who weren’t expecting such increases. Watch how one family is fighting to stay in their home despite skyrocketing taxes.
WWLTV | Louisiana
Louisiana Is Sitting on Billions - Are You Missing Your Cash?
The state holds billions in unclaimed money from checks, refunds, and accounts that could belong to residents. Most people never check and leave cash unclaimed, sometimes for years. Find out how to see if you have money waiting in Louisiana’s unclaimed property program.
WRTV | Indiana
$36 Million Returned to Hoosiers - But You Could Still Be Owed Unclaimed Cash
Indiana’s Attorney General’s Unclaimed Property Division has already returned over $36 million to residents this year - and more may still be waiting for you to claim. Millions remain unclaimed because homeowners often don’t know they exist and when the state can’t reach owners.
WXYZ-TV Channel 7 | Michigan
Wayne County Might Owe You Money After a Foreclosure You Didn’t Know About
Wayne County profits from tax foreclosures and may owe former homeowners surplus funds. Many Detroiters who lost homes decades ago don’t know they can claim this money.
11Alive | Georgia
Georgia Is Holding Over $3 Billion in Unclaimed Money You Didn’t Know About
State is currently holding more than $3 billion in unclaimed property that could belong to Georgia residents. Assets sit unclaimed because many residents never realize they have surplus money.
Fox 26 | Texas
85-Year-Old Woman Faces Homelessness After Foreclosure Threat
An 85-year-old lifelong Texan is at risk of losing her home due to a foreclosure she can’t stop. Watch how property debt and legal proceedings can strip elderly homeowners of their houses.
ABC11 WTVD | North Carolina
North Carolina Is Holding Billions in Unclaimed Funds, Juan Chambers Got $15,000 Back
More than a billion dollars in unclaimed surplus funds sit in North Carolina’s unclaimed property program waiting for rightful owners. A Triangle business owner recovered $15,000 that had been sitting in the unclaimed funds program. Watch how to check if you could be owed money.
Social Media Coverage
Lisa Martinez, a 91-year-old woman, Lost Her Home in Tax Lien Fight
In 2008, Lisa Martinez’s Phoenix home went from being worth $425,000 to $180,000, and she owed $405,000. Foreclosure proceedings started, showing how the subprime mortgage crisis destroyed families. Learn how surplus money works and why many homeowners never claim it.
ABC Philadelphia | Pennsylvania
91-year-old woman loses home in tax lien fight: 'This is a diamond in a rough case'
When a property is sold at a tax sale, many owners believe everything is lost. What is often overlooked is that excess proceeds may remain after taxes and fees are paid and those funds may legally belong to the former owner.
WSB-TV | Georgia
Georgia Woman, Dale Benerofe Found $23K in Unclaimed Money - But Can’t Get It Yet
Billions in unclaimed money Georgians may be owed because of hidden assets by the State. Dale Benerofe discovered $23,000 in unclaimed property from her parents but has had claims rejected due to documentation issues. Watch how the state held billions in unclaimed funds.
ABC Philadelphia | Pennsylvania
State representative calls for change after elderly woman home sells at tax lien sale
Many people assume foreclosure ends the story. This video breaks down what actually happens after a home is sold and why some former homeowners may still have funds legally owed to them.
ABC 7 | North Carolina
Homeowner says house was sold by HOA without her knowing
Overlooked aspect of foreclosure that leaves many people unaware of potential funds tied to their former property. Knowing the process can help families avoid walking away from what may still be rightfully theirs.

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