But not for the reasons most people think.
A recent report highlights a growing surge in foreclosures across the U.S., with states like Indiana and Florida leading the way.
But here’s the reality:
Foreclosure filings are up ~20% year-over-year and have increased for 12 straight months.
That sounds alarming… until you zoom out.
👉 We’re not in a housing crash
👉 We’re in a normalization phase
During COVID, foreclosure activity was artificially suppressed. Now we’re simply reverting back toward historical levels.
So what’s actually driving this?
It’s not reckless lending like 2008.
It’s pressure.
• Higher home prices from pandemic-era buying
• Rising insurance + HOA costs (especially in Florida)
• Elevated interest rates limiting refinancing options
• Cost of living catching up to homeowners
In some markets, homeowners bought at the peak… and now have very little margin.
What this means for the market:
✔️ More inventory is coming (especially distressed)
✔️ Buyers may see opportunities… but not “deals” without risk
✔️ Sellers need to price correctly the first time
✔️ Data matters more than ever
Foreclosures aren’t crashing the market.
They’re adding friction to an already tight, affordability-driven environment.
My take:
This is exactly where data + AI should be used.
Not to react… but to identify risk early:
• Who is most likely to sell
• Where distress is building
• Which zip codes are shifting before headlines hit
The agents who figure that out?
They’re not chasing listings…
They’re finding them before they exist.
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