• News Corp analysis flagged a rebound in US short sales, rising about 16% year over year in Q1 2026.
• Nearly 30,000 short sales closed in 2025, about 0.6% of typical home sales, about 28% of distressed transactions.
• Short sales still trail foreclosures by more than 2-to-1, limiting broader market impact despite faster growth.
• Since January 2026, short sales have sold at a smaller discount than foreclosures, fetching roughly 9% more of estimated value.
• Buyer demand remains softer, with short-sale listings drawing about 20% fewer views, taking about two months longer to sell.

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