Rise in Foreclosure Activity and U.S. Inflation Update
Foreclosure filings rose 11% in Q1 2025 compared to the previous quarter but remain 2% lower than last year. March saw 35,890 properties in foreclosure, up 11% from February and 9% year-over-year. Zillow will enforce new listing rules in May, requiring properties to be listed on MLS within 24 hours of posting online, causing friction with Compass. U.S. inflation fell to 2.4% in March, below forecasts, reflecting tariff policy shifts by President Trump. Trigger Lead Legislation was reintroduced to enhance consumer privacy after credit checks. Lastly, over 100 Fannie Mae employees were dismissed for fraud and unethical behavior.



