There were 36,033 properties with foreclosure filings in April across the United States, 13.9 percent higher yearly and up 0.4 percent from March, real estate analytics company ATTOM said in a May 15 statement.
April was the fourth straight month this year when property foreclosures registered a month-over-month increase. In the first quarter, there were altogether 93,953 foreclosure filings, up 11 percent from Q4, 2024.
“April’s foreclosure activity continued its gradual climb, with both starts and completions up annually,” said ATTOM CEO Rob Barber.
“While volumes remain below historical norms, the year-over-year increases may suggest that some homeowners are beginning to feel the effects of persistent economic pressures.”…