Bank-Owned Properties Rise 25.7% Year-Over-Year—What This REO Surge Means For Real Estate Investors
Summary
Bank-owned properties (REOs) are surging, reflecting the end of the foreclosure cycle. This creates opportunities for investors, including those using tax-advantaged retirement accounts, to acquire properties below market value. Hosts, particularly those in areas with rising REOs like Texas and Florida, can use this data to identify markets for potential acquisitions and build their real estate portfolios.
Key Insights
- •Texas delivered the biggest REO spike of any major state— both month over month and year over year.
- •The U.S. recorded 3,884 REOs in November 2025, down 0.15% month over month, but up 25.74% year over year.
Action Items
- ✓Identify markets where REO inventory is increasing to find more distressed listings, increase your negotiation leverage, and expand buying opportunities.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
- ✓Target counties with rapid Start > NOS > REO progression for BRRRR, fix-and-flip, or rental acquisitions.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Equity Trust Company: To learn how to invest in real estate using a Self-Directed IRA or Solo 401(k) , visit: www.TrustETC.com/RealEstate(www.TrustETC.com/RealEstate)
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