A new report by real estate data provider ATTOM reveals that home foreclosures increased in February, indicating shifting dynamics within the housing market. While the number of foreclosure completions fell in 28 states, the overall trend suggests evolving financial landscapes for homeowners.
Home foreclosures rose again in February as Americans continue to grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis . That is according to a new report published by real estate data provider ATTOM , which found that there were 32,938 properties in February with foreclosure filings, which includes default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions. That marks an 8% increase from the prior year, although it is down 1% from the previous month. "The annual uptick in U.S.
foreclosure activity hints at shifting dynamics within the housing market," said ATTOM CEO Rob Barber. "These trends could signify evolving financial landscapes for homeowners, prompting adjustments in market strategies and lending practices." However, the number of foreclosure completions fell in 28 states in February. Lenders repossessed 3,397 properties in February, down 14% from the previous month and 11% from the prior year. The biggest declines took place in Georgia, where completed foreclosures fell 52%, and in New York, with a decline of 41
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