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Top 10 U.S. States with the Greatest Number of Foreclosure Starts in September 2024

Industry Update
October 11, 2024

Source: ATTOM

According to ATTOM’s just released September and Q3 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were a total of 87,108 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings in Q3 2024. This figure reflects a 2 percent decrease compared to the previous quarter and a 13 percent decrease compared to the same period last year.

ATTOM’s latest foreclosure market analysis reveals that 29,668 U.S. properties had foreclosure filings in September 2024, which is a 2 percent decrease from the previous month and a 19 percent decrease compared to the same period last year.

The report notes that in the third quarter of 2024, 62,380 U.S. properties entered the foreclosure process, reflecting a decline of less than 1 percent from the previous quarter and a 10 percent decrease compared to the same period last year.

The analysis also indicates that states with 1,000 or more foreclosure starts in the third quarter of 2024 that experienced the largest annual decreases were North Carolina (down 44 percent), Georgia (down 29 percent), Maryland (down 22 percent), New Jersey (down 20 percent), and South Carolina (down 19 percent).

ATTOM’s foreclosure report also noted that major metropolitan areas with populations of 200,000 or more that recorded the highest number of foreclosure starts in the third quarter of 2024 were New York, NY (3,776 starts); Chicago, IL (3,231 starts); Los Angeles, CA (2,166 starts); Miami, FL (2,142 starts); and Houston, TX (1,791 starts).

The report states that in September 2024, 19,763 U.S. properties began the foreclosure process, marking a 5 percent decrease from the previous month and a 21 percent decline compared to September 2023.

In this post, we dig a bit deeper to uncover the top 10 U.S. states with the greatest numbers of foreclosure starts in September 2024. Those states include: Florida (2,511 foreclosure starts); California (2,232 foreclosure starts); Texas (2,072 foreclosure starts); New York (1,110 foreclosure starts); Illinois (1,097 foreclosure starts); Ohio (912 foreclosure starts); Michigan (710 foreclosure starts); Georgia (667 foreclosure starts); New Jersey (619 foreclosure starts); and Indiana (548 foreclosure starts).

For full report, please click the source link above.

CEO

Alan Jaffa

Alan Jaffa is the Chief Executive Officer for Safeguard Properties, steering the company as the mortgage field services industry leader. He also serves on the board of advisors for SCG Partners, a middle-market private equity fund focused on diversifying and expanding Safeguard Properties’ business model into complimentary markets.

Alan joined Safeguard in 1995, learning the business from the ground up. He was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2002, and was named CEO in May 2010. His hands-on experience has given him unique insights as a leader to innovate, improve and strengthen Safeguard’s processes to assure that the company adheres to the highest standards of quality and customer service.

Under Alan’s leadership, Safeguard has grown significantly with strategies that have included new and expanded services, technology investments that deliver higher quality and greater efficiency to clients, and strategic acquisitions. He takes a team approach to process improvement, involving staff at all levels of the organization to address issues, brainstorm solutions, and identify new and better ways to serve clients.

In 2008, Alan was recognized by Crain’s Cleveland Business in its annual “40-Under-40” profile of young leaders. He also was named a NEO Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award finalist in 2013.

Esq., General Counsel and EVP

Linda Erkkila

Linda Erkkila is the General Counsel and Executive Vice President for Safeguard Properties, with oversight of legal, human resources, training, and compliance. Linda’s broad scope of oversight covers regulatory issues that impact Safeguard’s operations, risk mitigation, strategic planning, human resources and training initiatives, compliance, insurance, litigation and claims management, and counsel related to mergers, acquisition and joint ventures.

Linda assures that Safeguard’s strategic initiatives align with its resources, leverage opportunities across the company, and contemplate compliance mandates. She has practiced law for 25 years and her experience, both as outside and in-house counsel, covers a wide range of corporate matters, including regulatory disclosure, corporate governance compliance, risk assessment, compensation and benefits, litigation management, and mergers and acquisitions.

Linda earned her JD at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. She holds a degree in economics from Miami University and an MBA. Linda was previously named as both a “Woman of Influence” by HousingWire and as a “Leading Lady” by MReport.

COO

Michael Greenbaum

Michael Greenbaum is the Chief Operating Officer of Safeguard Properties, where he has played a pivotal role since joining the company in July 2010. Initially brought on as Vice President of REO, Mike’s exceptional leadership and strategic vision quickly propelled him to Vice President of Operations in 2013, and ultimately to COO in 2015. Over his 14-year tenure at Safeguard, Mike has been instrumental in driving change and fostering innovation within the Property Preservation sector, consistently delivering excellence and becoming a trusted partner to clients and investors.

A distinguished graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Mike earned a degree in Quantitative Economics. Following his graduation, he served in the U.S. Army’s Ordnance Branch, where he specialized in supply chain management. Before his tenure at Safeguard, Mike honed his expertise by managing global supply chains for 13 years, leveraging his military and civilian experience to lead with precision and efficacy.

CFO

Joe Iafigliola

Joe Iafigliola is the Chief Financial Officer for Safeguard Properties. Joe is responsible for the Control, Quality Assurance, Business Development, Marketing, Accounting, and Information Security departments. At the core of his responsibilities is the drive to ensure that Safeguard’s focus remains rooted in Customer Service = Resolution. Through his executive leadership role, he actively supports SGPNOW.com, an on-demand service geared towards real estate and property management professionals as well as individual home owners in need of inspection and property preservation services. Joe is also an integral force behind Compliance Connections, a branch of Safeguard Properties that allows code enforcement professionals to report violations at properties that can then be addressed by the Safeguard vendor network. Compliance Connections also researches and shares vacant property ordinance information with Safeguard clients.

Joe has an MBA from The Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and holds a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University’s Honors Accounting program.

Business Development

Carrie Tackett

Business Development Safeguard Properties