ATTOM’s Q3 2025 Home Flipping Report shows U.S. house-flipping activity and profitability continuing to decline, with typical investor returns falling to 23.1% — the lowest since 2008 — amid rising costs and shrinking margins
The typical home flipper saw only a 27.5% return on investment
U.S. flipping activity drops for second consecutive year, though modest profit gains hint at a potential turnaround
Profit margins improved in the second quarter for the fourth time in five quarters, with a typical gross return of 30.4%
The flipping rate rose for the second straight quarter while investment returns reached 30% nationwide.
Nearly 30% decrease in homes flipped from the year prior, ATTOM reports.
The Justice Department and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau allege Colony Ridge used social media to exploit immigrants' homeownership dreams, leading to high foreclosure rates and economic hardship in Hispanic communities.
Flips increased to 9% of sales as profit margins post modest increase.
House flips reached their highest level in 17 years, but ROI was lowest since 2008.
