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12/11/2025

Foreclosure Activity Climbs Annually for Ninth Straight Month as 2025 Trend Continues

IRVINE, Calif. — December 9, 2025 —ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, today released its November 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows there were a total of 35,651 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings— default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions — down 3 percent from a month ago and up 21 percent from a year ago.

“November marks the ninth straight month of year-over-year increases in foreclosure activity, underscoring a trend that has steadily taken shape throughout 2025,” said Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM. “Foreclosure starts were up 17 percent from last year and completed foreclosures rose 26 percent. While these numbers show continued upward movement, overall volumes remain well below historical highs. The data suggests the market is still normalizing as some homeowners contend with higher housing costs and shifting economic pressures.”

ATTOM’s November 2025 Foreclosure Market Report shows activity rising annually for the ninth straight month, with starts and REO's climbing.

08/23/2025

Q3 Zombie Foreclosures on the Rise!

TTOM has released its Q3 2025 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report, showing that 1.4 million (1,385,902) residential properties (1.3% of all homes in the U.S.) are vacant. The national vacancy rate has been consistent for nearly three-and-a-half years now as the nation has experienced a high-demand housing market.

In analyzing the data, ATTOM found that 222,318 properties across the country were in the process of foreclosure in Q3. Of those pre-foreclosure homes, approximately 3.38% or 7,519 were “zombie” properties, meaning they had been abandoned by their owner. That was slightly higher than what was found in Q2, when just 3.30% of pre-foreclosure homes were considered zombies, and more than the 3.14% zombie rate posted in Q3 of 2024.

“Vacant and zombie homes can hurt the value of surrounding properties and start a negative spiral in a local housing market,” said Rob Barber, CEO of ATTOM. “While we’ve seen the rate of zombie homes tick up a tiny bit this quarter, the overall rate of vacant homes and homes in the foreclosure process has remained remarkably steady.”

For the report, ATTOM analyzed county tax assessor data for 104.2 million residential properties for vacancy, broken down by foreclosure status and owner-occupancy status in Q3 of 2025. Only metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) with at least 100,000 residential properties, counties with at least 50,000 residential properties and zip codes with at least 1,000 residential properties were included in the analysis.

READ MORE: https://themortgagepoint.com/2025/08/21/q3-zombie-foreclosures-on-the-rise/?utm_campaign=MP%20Subscribers%20-%20Essentials%2C%20Access%2C%20Insider&utm_medium=email&utm_content=377133584&utm_source=hs_email

06/03/2025

Thiel Warns of Brewing Real Estate Crisis

Peter Thiel is well known for his computer knowledge as the first outside investor in Facebook and a Co-Founder of PayPal. However, the multibillionaire venture capitalist has recently started raising concerns about a completely different industry: real estate.

In order to emphasize the seriousness of the American real estate crisis, Thiel cited the observations of 19th-century economist Henry George in an interview with The Free Press.

“The basic Georgist obsession was real estate, and it was if you weren’t really careful, you would get runaway real estate prices, and the people who owned the real estate would make all the gains in a society,” Thiel said.

While predicting a potential "catastrophe" in the making for the U.S. real estate market, tech mogul and industry veteran Peter Thiel predicts certain groups could be positioned for a windfall.

05/02/2025

VA Terminates Foreclosure Assistance Program!

May 1 marked the expiration of the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program, a mortgage assistance option that allowed a number of borrowers to obtain an affordable payment when delinquent on their mortgage.

On April 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued Circular 26-25-2, announcing the termination of VASP as of April 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Effective May 1, 2025, the VA will no longer accept VASP submissions, and the VA announced it is rescinding the prescribed steps for considering veterans for hardship assistance, removing consistency, and transparency from the process.

READ MORE ~ https://themortgagepoint.com/2025/05/01/va-terminates-foreclosure-assistance-program/?utm_campaign=MP%20Subscribers%20-%20Essentials%2C%20Access%2C%20Insider&utm_medium=email&utm_content=359554663&utm_source=hs_email

Do you need assistance with your delinquent VA Mortgage?

Robert Weichelt
Broker-Associate
DRE 01221231

National Speaker / Trainer / Mentor
REO / Distressed Properties Expert
Certified Success® Coach
Podcast Host

eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
DRE 02187306

The Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program, a mortgage assistance option that allowed veteran borrowers to lock in an affordable payment when delinquent on their mortgage, has expired, placing thousands of U.S. vets at risk of foreclosure.

04/30/2025

Q1 Foreclosure Auction Volume Hits Six-Quarter High!

Auction.com has released its Auction Market Dispatch for the first quarter of 2025, which found completed foreclosure auctions jumped 20% from the prior quarter, and 4% year-over-year to reach a six-quarter high, led by a January 2025 spike to a 21-month high. While volume may have dipped in February, the month of March closed strong with a 5% annual gain.

The Auction Market Dispatch is a quarterly report based on proprietary inventory, bidding, pricing, and survey data from Auction.com. The report found that foreclosure auction volume was up across all loan types except for loans insured by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Loans insured by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) led the way with a 104% annual increase. The VA foreclosure auction spike came after a nationwide foreclosure moratorium on VA loans expired at the end of 2024.

READ MORE: https://themortgagepoint.com/2025/04/29/q1-foreclosure-auction-volume-hits-six-quarter-high/?utm_campaign=MP%20Subscribers%20-%20Essentials%2C%20Access%2C%20Insider&utm_medium=email&utm_content=359103154&utm_source=hs_email

Looking forward to connecting and making a real impact—together.

With gratitude,

Robert Weichelt
Broker-Associate
DRE 01221231
619-890-4806 ~ Direct Line

National Speaker / Trainer / Mentor
REO / Distressed Properties Expert
Certified Success® Coach
Podcast Host

eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
DRE 02187306

03/31/2025

Rocket to Acquire Mr. Cooper in $9.4B Transaction!

Detroit-based fintech platform Rocket Companies has announced the acquisition of Mr. Cooper Group Inc. in an all-stock transaction for $9.4 billion in equity value.

After the acquisition, Rocket’s combined servicing book will be worth a reported $2.1 trillion across nearly 10 million clients, or one in every six mortgages in America.

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Upon completion of the transaction, Rocket’s combined servicing book will be worth a reported $2.1 trillion across nearly 10 million clients, or one in every six mortgages in America.

02/12/2025

FDIC’s McKernan Nominated as CFPB Director!

It has been a busy first few weeks for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under the second term of the Trump administration.

After a thorough examination of all federal agencies by Trump to stop work, and changes in leadership at the Bureau, the Trump administration has nominated Jonathan McKernan, most recently a Director on the Board of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), as next Director of the CFPB.

In the midst of numerous dismissals and resignations at the Bureau this week, President Trump has nominated Jonathan McKernan, Director on the Board of the FDIC, as the new CFPB Director.

01/02/2025

Decoding the Trends: Analyzing Foreclosures in 2024 and the Outlook for 2025

January 14th, 2025

2:00 PM ET | 1:00 PM CT | 12:00 PM MT | 11:00 AM PT

Members - FREE | Non-Members - $25

Join us for an insightful webinar as we delve into the comprehensive analysis of last year's nationwide foreclosure data. In this thought-provoking session, our expert panel will break down the key trends, emerging patterns, and critical insights that shaped the foreclosure landscape in the past year.

Explore the intricate details of the real estate market as we navigate through the data, uncovering the factors that contributed to fluctuations in foreclosure rates. Our seasoned analysts will share their expertise in interpreting the numbers, helping you gain a profound understanding of the economic, social, and regulatory influences on property foreclosure.

Key Highlights:

Macro Trends: Gain valuable insights into the overarching trends that defined the nationwide foreclosure landscape in the past year, exploring shifts in market dynamics, interest rates, and economic indicators.

Regional Variances:

Understand how different regions were impacted by foreclosure rates, discovering regional nuances and variations that influenced the overall national trend.Market Drivers: Delve into the underlying factors that accelerated or mitigated foreclosure rates, such as job markets, mortgage interest rates, and government interventions.

Whether you're a real estate professional, investor, policymaker, or simply interested in understanding the forces shaping the housing market, this webinar promises to equip you with actionable insights derived from last year's data. Join us for a deep dive into the world of nationwide foreclosures and empower yourself with the knowledge to navigate the real estate landscape with confidence.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead in an ever-evolving real estate market. Register now to secure your spot in this illuminating webinar!

12/20/2024

Taking Foreclosures Beyond Judicial and Non-Judicial Actions

The Five Star Institute’s Legal League has announced the launch of its latest White Paper, Non-Uniform Foreclosures.

Legal League is a professional association of financial services law firms spread out across the U.S. The Legal League is uniquely positioned to drive progress in the mortgage servicing industry. Legal League members provide a clear view of the legal landscape and the expertise to navigate it, committed to supporting its membership through education, communication, relationship development, and advisory services.

MortgagePoint chats with Legal League Special Initiatives Working Group Chair Jennifer Rogers on a new white paper examining non-uniform foreclosures, and the many nuances involved with dealing in these proceedings.

11/14/2024

U.S. Foreclosure Activity Increases in October 2024

by ATTOM Team | Nov 12, 2024 | Foreclosures, Real Estate News - Recent Articles

Foreclosure Starts Increase 6 Percent from Last Month; Completed Foreclosures Increase 12 Percent from Last Month

IRVINE, Calif. — November 12 2024 — ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, today released its October 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows there were a total of 30,784 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions — up 4 percent from a month ago but down 11 percent from a year ago.

“Foreclosure activity remains challenging for U.S. homeowners, with starts and completed foreclosures up in October,” said Rob Barber, CEO of ATTOM. “As we approach 2025, the recent Fed rate cut and the new administration could impact mortgage rates and market stability. While seasonal factors may slow things down briefly, we’ll be watching closely to see how these recent dynamics affect the market in the coming year.”

Question for you; How many additional listings do you want to take this year? …5, 10, 15, 20+ ???

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Finish 2024 Strong...and prepare for 2025 and BEYOND!!!

Robert Weichelt
REO/Distressed Properties Expert
Certified Success® Coach

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October 2024 Foreclosure Activity Report reveals a notable increase in U.S. foreclosure filings with starts and REO's up from last month.

10/17/2024

REO Monthly Mastermind - Open to ANY and ALL Agents!

How to Position Yourself for REO & Distressed Properties

Learn how to set yourself up to get REO Listings and work with Distressed Property Owners.

When: Thursday, October 17th ~ 1:30pm (PST)

Where: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82956619334?from=addon

About this event:

PRE & POST FORECLOSURES ARE ON THE RISE – POSITION YOURSELF TO WORK WITH PRE & POST FORECLOSURE SELLERS!

The CRITICAL question you have to answer is "WILL YOU SURVIVE" the upcoming Foreclosure crisis...OR WILL YOU THRIVE?

Come and learn from our team of REO Agents that have closed more than 5,000 REO assets and completed more than 10,000 BPOs!

(IMPORTANT...Leave your credit card behind, NOTHING is being sold here!)

Hear what they are doing to "GEAR UP" their business for the MASSIVE number of REO & PRE-FORECLOSURE listings in the next 12 to 18 months!

Here are some of the key points we'll cover:

* Who Is The IDEAL REO Agent?
* How do YOU get started?
* How do you find a Distressed Seller?
*How do you approach the Distressed Seller?

And, MUCH, MUCH More!

***Remember this…It’s all about Relationships!

Let’s Continue the conversation…

30 Min. “One-on-One” with Robert (MORE Listings Expert)

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Make 2024 The BEST YEAR EVER!

Robert Weichelt
REO Broker/Trainer/Mentor
Certified Success® Coach

10/11/2024

Finding potential foreclosures is tough for real estate investors since less than 1% of homes go into default each year. ATTOM’s Propensity to Default data changes the game by using predictive modeling to score properties based on their likelihood of foreclosure over the next 12 months.

With coverage of 57 million homes, our data identifies 95.5% of properties likely to enter foreclosure, giving you a precise edge to find at-risk properties and motivated sellers faster than the competition.

We explore how real estate investors can use ATTOM’s propensity to default data to help find properties that may go into foreclosure in the next 12 months.