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Foreclosures Surge 21% Nationwide; Short Sales Up 16%

7/17/2026

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Foreclosure filings in the United States reached nearly 228,000 from January to June 2026.
Filings were up 21% from 2025 and 28% from 2024.
Idaho, Colorado and Georgia filings rose 59%, 57% and 52% versus 2025.
Florida had the highest rate at one filing per 2,106 housing units in June 2026.
Realtor.com reported short sales rose 16% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the prior year.

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Story summary

Foreclosure filings in the United States reached nearly 228,000 from January to June 2026.
Filings were up 21% from 2025 and 28% from 2024.
Idaho, Colorado and Georgia filings rose 59%, 57% and 52% versus 2025.
Florida had the highest rate at one filing per 2,106 housing units in June 2026.
Realtor.com reported short sales rose 16% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the prior year.