351 | The Foreclosure Shift and Trends Reshaping Todays Market
From The Paper Trail by Chris Seveney
January 21, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 351
About this episode
Chris discusses foreclosure trends and their impact on note investing in the current market.
In this episode of the Paper Trail podcast, Chris discusses themes related to note investing with a focus on foreclosure trends. With 10 years of experience in mortgage notes and 25 years in real estate, Chris provides insights into the state of the foreclosure market post-COVID, contrasting it with the 2008 financial crisis. Key topics include foreclosure statistics from 2006 to 2025, varying foreclosure timelines by state, and the impacts of economic factors such as taxes, insurance, and interest rates on foreclosure trends. The episode also delves into how these trends affect note investors, emphasizing the opportunities in the growing non-performing mortgage note space. 00:00 Introduction to the Paper Trail Podcast 00:40 Diving into Foreclosure Trends 02:00 Historical Foreclosure Data Analysis 06:45 State-Specific Foreclosure Insights 11:37 Metro Area Foreclosure Hotspots 15:18 Foreclosure Timelines and Challenges 22:07 Future Market Predictions and Opportunities 24:45 Conclusion and Call to Action
Topics covered
- foreclosure trends
- note investing
- real estate
- economic factors
- market predictions
Keywords
- foreclosure statistics
- non-performing mortgage notes
- COVID-19 impact
- 2008 financial crisis
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Diving into Foreclosure Trends
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