Foreclosure · New Jersey
Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Hit With RESPA Lawsuit in New Jersey
A homeowner says Shellpoint delayed loss-mitigation reviews and kept sending wrong figures while foreclosure moved forward. Here's what sellers need to know.
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Foreclosure & Distress — page 2
Coverage of foreclosure filings, delinquencies, short sales and loss-mitigation programs, written for homeowners who are behind or worried about falling behind.
Short Sales Are Climbing Fast — Here's What Sellers Need to Know
Short-sale transactions jumped 16% in early 2026. If you're in a softening market, understanding what's driving this trend could determine your next move.
Foreclosure · Florida
Foreclosures Up 21% This Year — and Florida Is Ground Zero
More than 227,000 properties entered foreclosure in the first half of 2026. Florida leads the nation. Here's what that means if you're planning to sell.
Foreclosure · California
A $8M LA Home Sits in Foreclosure Limbo While Its Owners Fight in Court
The Kemsley divorce case is a live case study in what happens when co-owners can't agree to sell — and the clock runs out.
Short Sales Are Back in Play — and That Changes Things for Sellers
With 2 million homeowners behind on payments, distressed inventory is growing. Here's what sellers need to know before that wave hits their market.
Foreclosures Hit a 7-Year High. Here's What That Means If You're Selling
The national foreclosure rate has climbed back to pre-pandemic levels. For sellers in affected markets, the pressure is real and worth understanding now.
Supreme Court Rules Tax Foreclosure Auctions Don't Owe You Market Value
A unanimous ruling lets counties sell your home at auction to collect tax debt — and pay you only what the auction brings, not what your home is worth.
Foreclosure Filings Climb 14% Year Over Year in May 2026
More homeowners are falling behind nationwide, and if you're selling in Florida, Texas, or the Midwest, that rising distressed inventory is already reshaping your competition.
Foreclosure · Florida
Florida Foreclosures Lead Nation as U.S. Filings Surge 14%
ATTOM's May 2026 data shows Florida's foreclosure rate nearly doubles the national average — here's what that pressure means if you're planning to sell.