Entries by joe babi

Claiming Surplus Funds After A Michigan Foreclosure

Sometimes when homes are foreclosed upon, there are surplus funds that result from the proceeding sheriff’s sale. This happens if the property ended up selling for more than the borrower owed on the mortgage at the time of the sale. In cases such as these, the question that lingers is who is entitled to those […]

HOA Foreclosure Vs. Bank Foreclosure

When most homeowners think of foreclosures, they think of the bank being the entity that initiates that process. While that is the most common form of foreclosure — for when homeowners fall behind on their mortgage payments — it’s not the only form. In Michigan and some other states, homeowners’ associations and condominium associations can […]