The share of homes that were worth at least 50% more than their mortgage fell for the second straight quarter. Still, a few homes are facing foreclosure, according to the latest report
Nearly 45% of homes in the country were considered equity rich, up from 41.9% in the fourth quarter. But the rising values are creating barriers for first-time buyers
During the second quarter of 2020, equity-rich properties outnumber seriously underwater properties 4 to 1, according to a report by Attom Data Solutions
On the bright side, nearly 25% of all American properties are now equity rich, including more than 40% in California
Percentage of homes seriously underwater continues year-over-year decline, but pace slows
The U.S. had 11.5 percent of its housing stock seriously underwater at the end of 2015
The U.S. had 11.5 percent of its housing stock seriously underwater at the end of 2015
The U.S. had 11.5 percent of its housing stock seriously underwater at the end of 2015
The U.S. had 11.5 percent of its housing stock seriously underwater at the end of 2015
The U.S. had 11.5 percent of its housing stock seriously underwater at the end of 2015
The U.S. had 11.5 percent of its housing stock seriously underwater at the end of 2015
Interactive heat maps showing markets with most equity rich homeowners and most seriously underwater homeowners