Property Play: Home flippers see smallest profits since the Great Recession, real estate data firm says
By Diana Olick
Published on March 24, 2026.
Real estate data firm ATTOM has reported that home flipping profits have been lowest since the Great Recession. The firm predicts that in 2025, roughly 297,000 single-family homes and condos were flipped nationwide, a decrease of 3.9% from 2024 and the lowest number of flips in any year since 2020. The typical home flip netted investors just $65,981 in gross profit, or a 25.5% return on investment, down from 32% the previous year. The cost of fixing properties before flipping remains elevated due to supply chain pressures and tariff-related increases in material prices. However, signs of improvement in the flipping market indicate that home prices are expected to moderate further and mortgage rates remain below year-ago levels. The potential for increased investment in the home flipping market is uncertain due to increased inventory, moderating home prices and increased demand from buyers.
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