rlando, FL – April 2025
New data shows foreclosure filings across Florida have increased 11% in Q1 2025 compared to the previous quarter, driven by rising mortgage rates and inflation-related financial strain.
“We’re seeing more homeowners fall behind, especially those with adjustable-rate mortgages,” said a housing analyst.
Counties with the sharpest increase include Miami-Dade, Hillsborough, and Orange.
National Foreclosure Trends: One in Every 1,800 U.S. Homes Filed in March 2025
Washington, DC – April 2025
Real estate tracking firms report a steady national uptick in foreclosure activity, with one in every 1,800 homes receiving a foreclosure filing in March 2025. High-cost metro areas and rural counties are both feeling the squeeze.
“We’re not yet in crisis mode — but the pressure is building,” said a national foreclosure researcher.
Analysts attribute the rise to stalled loan modifications and rising insurance and tax costs.
Florida Real Estate Agents Brace for More REO Inventory as Bank-Owned Listings Tick Up
Tampa, FL – April 2025
Local real estate professionals are preparing for an expected increase in REO properties — bank-owned homes acquired after foreclosure — as lenders begin releasing more of their inventory onto the market.
“Buyers are asking about deals, and investors are circling back,” said a Tampa-based agent.
REO activity is currently strongest in mid-sized cities and suburban counties.
