Come See the States with the Most Foreclosure Activity (Recent Data)

 

These states have been reported to have high levels of foreclosure filings, starts, and inventory — meaning more foreclosed homes likely listed for sale on marketplaces:

1. Florida — consistently leads the nation in foreclosure filings and foreclosure starts, and has very high numbers of foreclosure listings in major metros like Miami.

2. Texas — a top state in terms of foreclosure starts and overall foreclosure volume.

3. California — consistently appears among the states with the greatest number of foreclosure starts.

4. Illinois — regularly among states with high foreclosure rates.

5. Nevada — often ranked near the top in foreclosure rate analyses.

6. South Carolina — featured among the states with high foreclosure rates recently.

7. Delaware — also frequently seen on lists with elevated foreclosure activity.

8. New Jersey & Maryland — reported to have some of the highest foreclosure rates in late 2025.