In a stark snapshot of growing strain in the U.S. housing market, a recent Daily Mail report highlights that banks across America moved to seize nearly 367,000 homes in 2025 as foreclosure activity climbed markedly.
The figures, drawn from property data compiled by analytics firm ATTOM, paint a picture of a market in distress as homeowners struggle to keep up with mortgage payments amid broader economic pressures.
The surge in foreclosures represents a 14% increase compared with the previous year, according to ATTOM’s numbers. While filings don’t automatically translate to completed foreclosures, they mark the first legal step toward repossession when borrowers fall behind on payments.
Experts caution that the trend reflects deeper issues in household finances. Many families hit by rising costs for essentials — from taxes to insurance — are now finding mortgage payments harder to sustain.
