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Connecting AI Agents to Property Data with MCP
AI agents are changing how organizations interact with data. Instead of relying on users to manually search databases, navigate multiple systems, or pull together information from different sources, AI agents can help retrieve information, analyze it, and support specific tasks. But an AI agent is only as useful as the information it can access.... Read More »
Zombie Foreclosure Rates by State – Q3 2026
What Is the Current Percentage of Zombie Foreclosures in the U.S.? In the third quarter of 2026, the share of zombie foreclosures across the United States remained a small portion of properties in the foreclosure process. Residential Properties Nationwide in the Process of Foreclosure: 259,666 Percentage of Zombie Foreclosures: 3.3 percent of... Read More »
HousingWire Names ATTOM CEO Rob Barber 2026 Vanguard
Barber honored among housing’s most influential executives IRVINE, Calif. – September 1, 2026 – ATTOM, the leading provider of property data, AI-powered intelligence, and real estate analytics solutions, is pleased to announce that Rob Barber, CEO, has been named a recipient of the annual HousingWire Vanguards award. This award recognizes... Read More »
MCP Server vs API for Property Data: What’s the Difference?
Organizations have more ways than ever to integrate property data into their applications, platforms, and workflows. Two options are a traditional Property Data API and an MCP Server, which uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to provide a more flexible way for applications to interact with external data. Both can connect applications with... Read More »
Foreclosure Activity Remains Elevated from a Year Ago in July 2026
Foreclosure Starts Increase 10 Percent Year Over Year; Completed Foreclosures (REOs) Rises 23 Percent Annually IRVINE, Calif. — August 27, 2026 —ATTOM, the leading provider of property data, AI-powered intelligence, and real estate analytics solutions, today released its July 2026 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows there were a total of... Read More »
National Vacancy Rate Doesn’t Budge in Third Quarter
Overall vacancy rate held steady at 1.3 percent; Rate of “zombie” homes fell slightly to 3.3 percent IRVINE, Calif. – August 28, 2026— ATTOM, the leading provider of property data, AI-powered analytics, and real estate intelligence solutions, today released its latest Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report showing that 1.3 percent of... Read More »