The Foreclosure Focus

Austin, TX – April 2025Sunbelt states — including Florida, Texas, and Arizona — saw a 15% increase in foreclosure filings in the first quarter of 2025. Rising homeownership costs and stagnating wages...

West Palm Beach, FL – April 2025A growing number of foreclosures in Florida are now tied to probate and inheritance disputes, as properties left behind without wills or active heirs fall into...

While foreclosure activity is rising steadily in Florida, home prices have not declined in most major markets. Experts say high demand, low inventory, and investor competition are keeping values strong — for...

Fort Lauderdale, FL – April 2025Florida’s competitive foreclosure resale market is making it tough for first-time buyers to compete. Most properties are being scooped up by all-cash investors, leaving mortgage-dependent buyers with...

Orlando, FL – April 2025As traditional listings remain limited and demand stays strong, real estate investors are shifting focus to foreclosure auctions, seeking discounted homes to flip or rent. “You’re seeing bidding...

Tampa, FL – April 2025With COVID-era forbearance programs ending, many lenders have resumed filing foreclosure actions on loans that were deferred between 2020 and 2022. The result: a growing backlog of properties...

Miami, FL – April 2025Florida is seeing a rise in new foreclosure filings, and industry experts say rising property insurance costs are playing a major role. Many homeowners are falling behind on...

Chicago, IL – April 2025First-time buyers hoping for affordable inventory in 2025 are being squeezed out by rising interest rates and increased foreclosure competition. Many low-to-moderate income families are finding themselves priced...

Atlanta, GA – April 2025New housing court data shows a parallel rise in both evictions and foreclosures across southern states. Experts say high rent, stagnant wages, and rising homeownership costs are squeezing...