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Foreclosures Surge: Florida Leads with One in 230 Homes

1/15/2026

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In 2025, foreclosures rose 14% to 367,460 properties, per ATTOM.
Experts expect 2026 foreclosures to accelerate as the job market added 584,000 jobs in 2024.
Florida had the highest foreclosure rate, one in 230 homes, driven by rising costs and the condo crisis.
Among metropolitan areas, Lakeland, Florida, had the highest rate at one in 145 homes.
Jacksonville and Las Vegas also posted significant foreclosure rates.

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Story summary

In 2025, foreclosures rose 14% to 367,460 properties, per ATTOM.
Experts expect 2026 foreclosures to accelerate as the job market added 584,000 jobs in 2024.
Florida had the highest foreclosure rate, one in 230 homes, driven by rising costs and the condo crisis.
Among metropolitan areas, Lakeland, Florida, had the highest rate at one in 145 homes.
Jacksonville and Las Vegas also posted significant foreclosure rates.