The answer is "It Depends." Time is the determining factor that will decide when you will no longer have access to your home and the property within. As we all have come to know, there is no way to influence time.
Technically once a property is sold at a foreclosure sale, a Certificate of Title must be issued to the successful bidder. Before then, the successful bidder of your home has no right to the property. You remain the owner of the property until the Certificate of Title is issued. Generally, it takes at least a few days for the Certificate of Title to be issued. However, if the property is not properly established as homestead, you may lose access to your home even earlier due to the locks being changed. If your locks are changed while you are still the owner, you can change them back.
If you find yourself in this position, pay close attention to the court docket for your foreclosure case. It is easy to tell when the Certificate of Title has been issued. It will appear on the court docket.
Don't find yourself in the position where you are not only losing your home but also your possessions in your home. Consult a Jacksonville Foreclosure Lawyer or a Jacksonville Foreclosure Defense Lawyer to discuss the options available to you before its too late.
