According to ATTOM’s just-released April 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, foreclosure activity across the U.S. continues to rise gradually. A total of 36,033 properties had a foreclosure filing last month, which includes default notices, scheduled auctions, or bank repossessions. This marks a 0.4% increase from March and a 13.9% jump from April 2024. Rob Barber, CEO of ATTOM, commented that while foreclosure volume is still below historical norms, “the year-over-year increases may suggest that some homeowners are beginning to feel the effects of persistent economic pressures.”
In the Midwest, Illinois stood out with one of the highest foreclosure rates in the nation—one in every 2,405 housing units—while Chicago led major metros with 220 completed foreclosures. Although Missouri wasn’t highlighted individually in ATTOM’s release, local data compiled by MORE, REALTORS® paints a revealing picture. Our exclusive STL Market Chart below shows the number of distressed home sales (including foreclosures, REOs, short sales, etc.) across the St. Louis MSA over the past 15 years. While there has been a modest uptick recently, the green line on the chart illustrates that current levels remain dramatically below the peaks seen in the aftermath of the 2008 housing crisis. Back in 2010, over 10,000 distressed sales occurred in a single year. Today, we’re seeing fewer than 500.
This is encouraging news, but also a reminder that opportunities and challenges still exist. For homeowners struggling with mortgage payments or facing foreclosure, MORE, REALTORS® can help you explore options like selling before foreclosure, lease-back solutions, or short sales. For buyers, we can help you identify and pursue distressed properties in a smart, informed way.
Whether you’re looking to avoid foreclosure or take advantage of foreclosure-related buying opportunities, we’re here to help you make informed, strategic decisions in today’s market.