Winning a Florida foreclosure auction can feel like the finish line, but for many investors it is only the beginning. Within days of the certificate of title being issued, a letter often arrives from the…
Updated: March 16, 2026 When you become the successful bidder at a Florida foreclosure auction (via a tax deed, mortgage, association, or county lien, etc.), you may find that the place you bought is not…
The Certificate of Sale Is Not a Certificate of Title, and Why the Difference Matters! Florida foreclosure sales are unique in that the winning bidder receives two types of certificates. First, the winning bidder receives…
The concept of caveat emptor, “buyer beware,” is ever present at a foreclosure sale of property located within a condominium or homeowners association. But with so much misinformation in the Florida investor community, what exactly…
Updated: March 16, 2026 One of the questions that comes up frequently when I teach about tax deed sales and county foreclosure auctions is “What is the difference?” Well, I’m here as “Professor Tax Deed”…
Understanding what happens after winning a foreclosure auction is essential preparation for any investor participating in Florida’s foreclosure auction market, because the post-sale process involves specific legal steps, payment requirements, and property access considerations that…
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