Foreclosure Starts Are Up in Key States—What Do Early-Stage Filings Mean For Investors?
Summary
Foreclosure filings are up in several states, including Texas, Ohio, and North Carolina. This increase could indicate more distressed properties available for acquisition, potentially offering below-market opportunities for hosts. Consider tracking foreclosure data in your area to identify potential investment opportunities.
Key Insights
- •Ohio experienced a 34.72% year-over-year increase in foreclosure filings.
- •Texas saw a 60.58% year-over-year increase in foreclosure starts, with nearly 3,000 filings in August 2025 alone.
- •August 2025 saw 23,852 foreclosure starts nationally, up 0.56% month-over-month and 17.58% year-over-year, indicating a growing wave of homeowners entering distress.
- •North Carolina had a 46.48% year-over-year surge in filings, especially notable given the state's in-migration.
Action Items
- ✓Monitor foreclosure filings at the ZIP code, county, and state levels to identify neighborhoods where distress is building.Effort: lowImpact: 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 activity.
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