Posts by Asset Management Consultants
Midwestern Developer Recovery in 2021
🏗️ Case Study: $110,000 Recovered for Midwestern Developer in 60 Days A mid-sized regional developer specializing in residential and commercial construction was unaware that $110,000 in unused municipal bond deposits from a 2014 project were still being held by a Midwestern jurisdiction. Asset Management Consultants (AMC) discovered the outstanding funds and proactively reached out to…
Read MoreFamily Subdivision Bond Returned After 10 Years
🏡 Case Study: Northeast Family Subdivision Bond Returned After 10 Years In 2014, two homes were built on a family-owned subdivision in the Northeast. As part of the approval process, a bond deposit was issued to the municipality. A decade later, those funds remained unrecovered—until Asset Management Consultants (AMC) got involved. AMC identified the outstanding…
Read MoreNavigating Municipal Processes: Why It Takes So Long To Get A Refund
⏳ Navigating Municipal Processes: Why It Takes So Long to Get a Refund Waiting on a bond refund? You’re not alone. Many builders, developers, and contractors find themselves frustrated by municipal delays. Here’s a breakdown of why the process takes time—and what can be done about it. 1. 🧾 Every Jurisdiction Has Its Own Rules…
Read More5 Reasons your Bond Refund Is Taking Too Long
When clients come to us, one of the most common questions we hear is:“We’re owed a refund — why is it taking so long?” The truth is, many municipal agencies have complex internal processes that cause delays, even when the funds are legally due. Below are the most common roadblocks we’ve encountered — and how…
Read MoreWhy Bond Refunds Get Overlooked – And What It’s Costing You
🏗️ Why Bond Refunds Get Overlooked — and What You Can Do About It Every year, billions of dollars in unclaimed property sit idle across the U.S. — and a surprising portion of that comes from bond deposits made during the permitting process for construction, development, and infrastructure projects. đź“Š Unclaimed Funds: A National Issue…
Read MoreHow to Recover Municipal Bond Deposits – Step by Step
Unclaimed municipal bond funds are often overlooked due to staff turnover, project closures, or outdated addresses. Here’s how to reclaim them: Identify the Bond: Start with your original posting records and permit numbers. Contact the Municipality: Confirm whether funds are still held and in what amount. Submit Documentation: Most jurisdictions require permit info, ID, and…
Read MoreRecovering $250K Across 23 Municipalities for a National Infrastructure Firm
📡 Case Study: $250K+ Recovered for National Infrastructure Provider In 2020, a leading communications infrastructure provider partnered with Asset Management Consultants (AMC) to investigate unrecovered bond deposits across multiple states. Our research uncovered 30 bonds held across 19 municipalities, totaling $175,00. All funds were recovered within five months of engagement. Following the success of this…
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