Every month, we share the best resources for real estate professionals to get a leg up on the market. These articles will help buyers and sellers to be better prepared for changes in the real estate market. 1. Marketwatch - Home builders are struggling, and it’s not just because new houses aren’t affordable Summary - Experts believe that mortgage rates will drop due to the Fed interest rate...

Introduction Every time the Federal Reserve lowers its benchmark rate, the ripples travel across mortgages, borrowing costs and asset-pricing. In 2025, as the Fed begins to ease its tightening cycle, the implications for the residential and commercial property markets are significant — and especially for the niche world of real-estate auctions. For investors, this moment offers a strategic window of...

Introduction As the U.S. housing market cools from its pandemic highs, foreclosure filings are climbing in specific regions. While the national foreclosure rate remains below 2008 levels, several states are flashing early warning signs. According to ATTOM’s Q2 2025 report, there were 237,000 foreclosure filings nationwide, up 23% year-over-year — the sharpest rise in five years. U.S....

Introduction In 2025, foreclosure auctions have quietly become one of the hottest corners of the real estate market. As traditional listings remain scarce and prices stay high, investors are flocking to auctions looking for undervalued opportunities. According to ATTOM Data Solutions, U.S. properties with foreclosure filings in the first half of 2025 rose 28% year-over-year, hitting the...

Updated: 2025 — Analysis with ATTOM, ICE Mortgage Monitor, and industry data U.S. foreclosure filings: H1 2024 vs H1 2025 (source: ATTOM Mid-Year 2025 report). Executive summary Foreclosure activity in the U.S. rose in 2025 compared with the prior year, reversing several years of depressed foreclosure inventories following the pandemic-era policy interventions. In the first half of 2025...

In today's fast-paced real estate market, finding good deals on properties can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. The days of easily snagging a fixer-upper with "good bones" are becoming a distant memory. Every promising property seems to come with a price tag that makes you wonder if the renovation costs are even worth it. However, there’s still a golden opportunity for savvy buyers:...