This Quarter’s Foreclosure Boom
Foreclosure filings jumped across the country in the first half of 2025, with some states like Alaska and Rhode Island seeing increases of over 50%.
The action isn’t just spread out nationwide either.
Take Hudson County, where foreclosures shot up nearly 50% as homeowners feel the squeeze.
This kind of concentrated activity in metro areas means investors can focus their efforts instead of chasing deals all over the map.
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Foreclosure Activity in First Half of 2025 Up From Previous Year
States that saw the greatest increases in foreclosure activity compared to a year ago in the first half of 2025 included Alaska (up 55%); Rhode Island (up 51%); Wyoming (up 46%); Utah (up 46%); and Colorado (up 41%).
Hudson County Foreclosures Rise Nearly 50% as Market Pressures Mount
The jump places Hudson County among the top three metro New York markets with the fastest-growing foreclosure activity, following Somerset County (54% increase) and Morris County (50%).
The 19 Bigger Cities with the Biggest Price Declines of Condos
Many cities show accelerating monthly declines, with some experiencing 1.8-2.0% month-over-month drops. Florida markets appear particularly affected, with several cities showing steep ongoing declines and no signs of stabilization.
Community Banks Step Up as Larger Lenders Retreat From CRE
Community banks and credit unions now hold a significantly larger share of CRE loans than they did a decade ago. Yet most of the looming maturities are still concentrated among larger banks.
The Price Drops & Gains in 33 Large Expensive Metros
In the US overall, the year-over-year price gains have been losing steam for over a year, after the spurt in 2023 and early 2024, whittled down the YoY price gain in June to just 0.2%.
June 2025 Housing Starts: Single Family Starts Fall Amid Rise in Unsold Housing Inventory
Amid a persistent rise in housing inventory that is pulling down house prices, single-family housing starts are now 10% lower than they were a year ago. Single-family starts fell in every region.
