Housing News Report
Introducing the Q1 2026 ATTOM Housing News Report! Explore the latest edition of our free publication, packed with comprehensive and data-driven insights that delve into the real estate market.
Five Ways Real Estate Buyers Are Beating the Affordability Trap
Discover five strategies real estate buyers are using to overcome affordability challenges, from smaller homes to down payment assistance and seller concessions.
Foreclosure Activity Ticks Up in 2025 as Market Continues to Normalize
ATTOM’s 2025 year-end foreclosure report shows filings rising 14% year over year, signaling a gradual housing market normalization rather than widespread distress.
Buying a Home More Affordable Than Renting in Majority of U.S. Counties
ATTOM’s 2026 Rental Affordability Report shows homeownership is more affordable than renting in 57.7% of counties, despite rising home prices.
My Take: The Hidden Bottleneck in Housing Supply: How Land Evaluation Is Slowing Development
Prophetic examines how AI-powered land intelligence is helping developers evaluate sites faster and accelerate housing development.
More Housing and Real Estate Trends
Foreclosure Activity Remains Elevated from a Year Ago in July 2026
ATTOM’s July 2026 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report found filings up 10% annually, foreclosure starts up 10%, and completed foreclosures up 23%.
National Vacancy Rate Doesn’t Budge in Third Quarter
ATTOM’s third quarter analysis of vacant and zombie homes found that the national vacancy rate held firm at 1.3 percent.
Share of Equity-Rich Homes Near Five-Year Low
ATTOM’s Q2 2026 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report finds equity-rich homes near a five-year low while underwater rates continue to rise.
Top 10 Opportunity Zones Where Median Home Price Nearly Doubled Annually in Q2 2026
Explore ATTOM’s Q2 2026 Opportunity Zones Report, including the 10 census tracts where median home prices nearly doubled.