Banks reclaim more properties in August as foreclosures tick upward

Foreclosure notices have been on the rise in the past year, but actual bank repossessions remain scarce. That may be starting to change. Continue reading

Foreclosures hit post-pandemic high during first quarter of 2022

U.S. foreclosure activity hit a new high not seen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as foreclosures continue to rebound following the lapse of federal moratoriums, according to data from Attom. Continue reading

How agents can nab new inventory as moratoriums expire

It’s unclear exactly how many properties will be freed up after federal eviction and foreclosure moratoriums expire at the end of July. But whichever way it goes, agents will want to be prepared. Continue reading

1M homeowners face elevated risk of foreclosure when protections lift

The percentage of homeowners who are behind on their mortgage payments continues to fall, but an estimated 1 million homeowners face an elevated risk of foreclosure when forbearance protections start expiring in September. Continue reading

Foreclosure watch: The 10 most at-risk US cities

A new report found that 14.7 percent of the 7.6 million mortgages backed by the Federal Housing Administration were delinquent in May. Continue reading