°

Homepage / Money
Text Size

Bank Sells Woman's Home By Mistake

Woman Evicted From House After Order Not Filed

A bizarre series of mix-ups forced a South Florida woman out of her home and her furniture in the street when her home was sold without her even knowing.

Anna Ramirez was settling back into her house Monday after she said she was thrown out for no reason, WPLG-TV reported.

On Wednesday night, Ramirez was evicted by a man who bought her house. The problem is, her house wasn't for sale. The bank, Washington Mutual, auctioned the house off by mistake while Ramirez was in the process of modifying her loan, the station reported.

"This is the deal that the bank already sent me, and I already sent my first payment, and I'm getting kicked out of my home. That's not right," Ramirez said that night.

In a matter of hours, all of the things she accumulated during her three years in this house were on the front lawn.

Long before the movers showed up, the bank acknowledged the mix-up and even went to court with Ramirez to get the sale reversed. But then the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court's Office never filed the judge's order.

"This shouldn't be happening, you know, because we did the right thing," Ramirez said. "We went step by step."

The morning after she was thrown out of her own house, Ramirez went back to the judge.

"I have to make sure that you get back in the house because I did reverse the sale, but the information the owners received was that the sale wasn't totally reversed," Judge Israel Reyes said. "So it's not totally their fault."

The station's calls to Washington Mutual and the bank's attorney were not returned.

As long as she has a mortgage, Ramirez said she wonders if she can really call the house a home.

"I hope nobody has to go through this like I did," Ramirez said.

Ramirez said she is trying to find an attorney who might take her case because many of her belongings were damaged when the movers took them out of her house.

The clerk of court's office said it handles thousands of cases and this was caused by a human error. The clerk of courts said he planned to call Ramirez to apologize.
Text Size
The views expressed are not those of JustNews.com, WPLG or its affiliated companies. This is a community moderated forum. (Please note the 'Like' and 'Report' tabs.) By posting your comments you agree to accept our Terms of Use.

Comments

blog comments powered by Disqus

Links We Like

Sponsored Content
Choosing less space has to do with a desire to live simpler, whether you're retiring or just want a low-maintenance lifestyle. More

Sitting at a desk all day is a one way ticket to poor fitness. Find out how you can work to stay in shape regardless of your work situation. More

Feeling bloated or uncomfortable after eating? Try these five recipes and find out why they are so good for digestion. More

If it seems like you’re always overpaying for car insurance, find out what you can do to keep those costs down. More

Taxes

Taxes
Tax season is here again. Are you prepared? Get valuable tax tips, tools and more information in our tax section. More


Most Popular

  • StoriesClick to Expand

    • Osmonds Return To Stage After Death Of Marie's Son

      Marie Osmond told a Las Vegas Strip audience as she returned to the stage less than two weeks after her son's apparent suicide that she has relied on her spirituality to cope with his death

    • Five Greatest NASCAR Feuds Ever

      Kevin Harvick and Carl EdwardsIn NASCAR the goal is to win the race, and some drivers are willing to do just about anything to get that checkered flag, including swapping paint or punches.

    • Man Attacked, Robbed In Gulfstream V.I.P. Lot

      Police in Hallandale Beach are looking for the person who attacked and robbed a man in the V.I.P. parking lot of Gulfstream Race Track and Casino Monday and then got away by hopping on a transit bus.

    • Bank To Decline Overdrawn Debit Cards

      Dollar BillsNew regulations will limit how much your bank can charge if you try to spend more than you have. Bank of America just won't let some customers do it.

    • Publix Recalls Some Seasoning Mixes

      Publix Super Markets has voluntarily recalled four kinds of seasoning mixes that may possibly be contaminated with salmonella.

  • VideoClick to Expand

  • SlideshowsClick to Expand

Marketplace

  • AutoClick to Expand

  • JobsClick to Expand

  • WomenClick to Expand

    • Healthy Living In Your 40s

      Your guide to looking and feeling your best.

    • Manage Stress, Find Balance

      The idea of living a balanced life may seem like an oxymoron. Yet working toward balance and self-care is key to feeling in control and more joyful at home and work.

    • Weight & Exercise: The Right Mix

      Being healthy is related to how well you take care of yourself. But it’s never too late! A woman can learn new, healthy habits at any age.

  • InsuranceClick to Expand

    • Auto Insurance Quotes

      Simply enter your zip code and get great deals on your car insurance from the top companies. Click here and start saving today!

    • Health Insurance Quotes

      No matter where you live, you shouldn’t have to pay too much for health insurance. Your zip code is all you need and we’ll do the rest to find you great insurance rates.

    • Home Insurance Quotes

      Your home is your most valuable asset. So make sure you have coverage that fits your needs and doesn’t break the bank.

    • Life Insurance Quotes

      What would happen to your family if you were suddenly gone? Don’t leave their future to chance and find top quality life insurance before it’s too late.

    • Business Insurance Quotes

      Don’t take chances when it comes to insuring your business. To get the best rates from top companies in your area just enter your zip code.

  • HomesClick to Expand

    • Real Estate 2010 -- Will It Be Better?

      There's little doubt that 2009 was a brutal year for many in real estate while for others it was a buying opportunity. What about 2010? Where are we headed?

    • 6 Common Home Pricing Mistakes

      When selling a home, your pricing strategy can make or break your chances for a quick sale. Price your home right by avoiding these mistakes sellers often make.

    • Staging Tips That Sell

      There is a lot you can do to get your home ready that doesn't cost much money; it just takes time and hard work.

    • To Sell Or Not To Sell

      Due to the current market, should you sell or not. Should you act as your own agent?

    • 5 Ways To Stop The Foreclosure Process

      Missed more than three mortgage payments, or your lender has filed a Notice of Default (NOD)? Even at this stage, there are 5 strategies to stop the foreclosure process.

Sponsored Links