Foreclosure Activity Up Slightly in First Half of 2025

"In the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity." – Albert Einstein

According to ATTOM’s Mid-Year 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were a total of 187,659 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings (default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions)  in the first six months of 2025.  That figure is up 5.8% from one year ago and up 1.1% from the same time period two years ago.  States with the greatest increases in foreclosure activity included Alaska (up 55%); Rhode Island (up 51%); Wyoming (up 46%); Utah (up 46%); and Colorado (up 41%).

“Foreclosure activity continued its upward trend in the first half of 2025, with increases in both starts and completed foreclosures compared to last year…While the overall numbers remain below pre-pandemic levels, the persistent rise suggests that some homeowners are still facing financial challenges amid today’s housing and economic landscape”  Said Rob Barber, CEO of ATTOM.