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A 21% rise in foreclosures reflects normalization, not a crisis, as new listings stay low and homeowner equity remains high.
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HOA liens climb 8.6% nationwide in 2025, with Sun Belt states feeling the most heat
HOA lien filings rose 8.6% in 2025 to nearly 285,000 nationwide, with Florida leading in volume and Louisiana and Colorado driving increases.
Foreclosure filings accelerate in early 2026 as servicer pressure builds
Foreclosure activity accelerated in the first quarter of 2026, with signs of mounting operational pressure for mortgage servicers and downstream vendors.
Georgia legislation would curb HOA foreclosures as senior fights loss of his house
The proposals come amid mounting complaints that say fines and legal fees imposed by HOAs have spiraled into liens and foreclosure threats.
Ohio lawmakers push for senior foreclosure protection
Ohio ranked No. 6 among states for highest foreclosure rates in October 2025, with one in every 3,079 homes receiving a foreclosure filing.
US foreclosure filings rise 14% in 2025 as FHA borrowers face greater risk
U.S. foreclosure filings rose 14% in 2025 to 367,460 properties, but they remain 87% below the 2010 peak, according to ATTOM data.
Tennessee official floats full property tax reimbursement for seniors
Rob Mitchell, the property assessor for Rutherford County, said the Tennessee Golden Homeowners Tax Relief Program would cover the full amount of property taxes assessed on the primary residences of qualifying residents ages 65 and older.
November sees sharp rise in U.S. mortgage delinquencies
U.S. mortgage delinquencies surged in November, reaching their highest level in over four years, primarily due to calendar effects.
Distressed property auctions outperform traditional REO sales
Estimated net proceeds for auction sales were 43% higher than for traditional REO dispositions through the third quarter.
Mortgage delinquencies steady in September, but there’s ‘signs of stress beneath the surface’
U.S. mortgage delinquencies held at 3% in September 2025, but rising foreclosure rates highlight growing borrower challenges.