Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag for Today’s Housing Market
January 15th, 2026 | Source: By Matt Tasgin
If you’ve seen headlines saying foreclosure activity has been climbing for 10 straight months, it’s easy to assume that's a sign of trouble for the housing market. But when you look at the full picture, a few simple truths become clear:
Today’s foreclosure numbers are in line with what’s considered normal
High home equity is keeping most hom...