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Data shows that Florida leads the country in number of foreclosure cases, one senior woman is on the brink of foreclosure
By Joan Murray at CBS4 Miami
· June 11, 2026
· 2 min read
Florida now leads the country in the number of foreclosures, according to ATTOM, a property data and real estate company. However, behind those numbers are real people struggling in South Florida, and most of them are seniors. One of those residents is Janor Farthing, 67, who bought a modest condo f
Key takeaway One of those residents is Janor Farthing, 67, who bought a modest condo for $85,000 in the Carriage Hills community in Hollywood.
Why this matters in The Miami
The surge in foreclosure cases in Florida, particularly among seniors, has significant implications for Miami-Dade County, where many retirees reside. The situation faced by Janor Farthing, a 67-year-old woman struggling to pay increased monthly assessments on her condo, is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by seniors living on fixed incomes in South Florida. With the county's large population of retirees, many of whom are living in condominiums and homeowners association-governed communities, the risk of foreclosure due to unexpected assessment hikes is a pressing concern. The fact that Farthing's situation is not unique, as noted by property investor Katrina Vought, suggests that many more seniors in Miami-Dade County may be facing similar struggles, highlighting the need for local authorities to examine the regulations and support systems in place to protect vulnerable homeowners.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 11, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Florida now leads the country in the number of foreclosures, according to ATTOM, a property data and real estate company. However, behind those numbers are real people struggling in South Florida, and most of them are seniors. One of those residents is Janor Farthing, 67, who bought a modest condo f
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