Eric Sabree
Coverage of Eric Sabree in the Nexus archive.
- Federal judge rules Wayne County must notify homeowners of pending lawsuit alleging ‘gross abuse’ in foreclosure process
A federal judge ruled that Wayne County must notify homeowners about a pending class action lawsuit alleging illegal seizure of surplus proceeds from tax foreclosure sales. The lawsuit, filed in 2020, claims the county and County Treasurer Eric Sabree violated the law by failing to inform past and future homeowners of their right to surplus funds and requiring waivers that denied this right.
- How to claim leftover money from Wayne County foreclosures
Wayne County property owners must file claims by July 1, 2026, to receive leftover money from tax foreclosure sales, following a Michigan Supreme Court ruling that grants them rights to surplus proceeds. About 3,700 properties, including vacant lots, are scheduled for fall auctions, with a multi-step process involving the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office and Circuit Court.
- Owe back taxes? Program to reduce interest rate ends on June 30
Wayne County's IRSPA program reduces interest rates on delinquent property taxes from 18% to 6% for eligible homeowners, with 6,455 properties currently enrolled. The program expires on June 30, but Senate Bill 423 could extend it. Homeowners must meet criteria like principal residence status and proof of ownership to qualify.