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Asked on Oct 15, 2025

How to get my home equity after foreclosure

My home got foreclosed for 120 thousand and it's worth 250 thousand

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Jerome L.

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If your Texas home sold for more than what you owed, you may be entitled to what is called surplus or excess funds. These funds are held by the county or trustee after foreclosure. To claim them, you must file a petition for release of surplus funds with proof of ownership and sale details. An attorney can help confirm eligibility and make sure you recover the full amount before others claim it.

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