05/13/2026
US foreclosure activity rose 26% year-over-year in Q1 2026, although levels remain far below those seen during the 2008 housing crisis. Affordability has become a major challenge, with average mortgage payments jumping 44% since 2021 and adding roughly $600 in monthly housing costs for new buyers.
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