The Shadow of Foreclosure: A Growing Menace for American Homeowners Foreclosures are on the rise nationwide, with data analysis by ATTOM showing a 21% increase in foreclosure filings in the first six months of 2026 compared to the same period last year.
This trend is particularly alarming given the significant increases seen between 2020 and 2025 (71%) and between 2024 and 2026 (28%).
Florida, New Jersey, and Delaware have been hit hardest by foreclosures, with Florida having the highest average number of yearly foreclosure filings per ZIP code.