Foreclosure Auctions Rise 19%, Giving Investors a Chance to Snag Deals
Summary
Foreclosure auction activity is up nearly 20% year-over-year, which may provide investment opportunities for those who can move quickly. Hosts should research title history, review comparable sales, and prepare funds for potential auction purchases. Staying informed on auction data by ZIP code or county can help you identify opportunities.
Key Insights
- •Foreclosure auction activity rose nearly 20% year over year nationwide, signaling a growing pipeline of distressed assets.
- •August 2025 Notice of Sale filings: 16,147 nationwide, up 19.09% from August 2024.
- •North Carolina saw a 52.83% YoY increase in foreclosure notices, California up 11.24%, Texas with the largest volume of notices, Ohio up 12.92%, and Florida slightly down.
Action Items
- ✓Research title history and lien status when preparing for auction purchases.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
- ✓Review comparable sales and rental trends.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
- ✓Prepare funds, often cash, for auction purchases.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Equity’s Foreclosure Reports: Equity’s Foreclosure Reports—powered by ATTOM Data Solutions—provide monthly updates on Foreclosure Starts, Notices of Sale, and REO properties.
Watch Out For
- ⚠Auctions are typically as-is and cash-only, and investors often cannot inspect the property before purchase.
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