April 3, 2026
Matt Abee on Pung v. Isabella County and Its Impact on Tax Sale Investing
Columbia partner Matt Abee recently appeared on two leading podcasts to discuss the high-stakes Supreme Court case, Pung v. Isabella County, which could reshape tax sale investing nationwide.
Earlier this year, on January 28, Abee appeared on Tax Sale Insiders with Brian Seidensticker, CEO of Tax Sale Resources, in the episode “Pung v. Isabella County – The Saga Continues.” Together, they break down the case’s implications for the treatment of surplus proceeds and property values after foreclosure, while emphasizing the importance of tracking how courts interpret Pung in light of last year’s Tyler v. Hennepin County decision.
On April 1, Abee joined host Stephen on The Innovative Investor Podcast. They dive into how a Michigan family’s fight over a $2,000 tax bill and $76,000 auction “surplus” could redefine “just compensation” under the Takings Clause. Drawing on his experience representing tax lien investors, mortgage servicers, and financial institutions in more than 30 states, Abee outlines the court’s possible rulings, explains why state foreclosure processes vary widely, and shares practical guidance for investors managing legal risk ahead of a decision.
Listen to the full discussions:
