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Home flippers see smallest profits since the Great Recession, real estate data firm says

The typical home flip netted investors just $65,981 in gross profit last year, or a 25.5% return on investment, according to real estate data provider ATTOM.

Mar 24, 2026 &03002424202631; 14:00 UTC search.cnbc.com Trending 3/5

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Negative for markets

Sentiment score: -35/100

Low impact Medium-term (weeks)

WHAT THIS MEANS

Home flipping profits hit lowest levels since 2008 with only 25.5% ROI, signaling cooling real estate market. News is 132 minutes old and market has already absorbed the data with minimal S&P 500 reaction (-0.07%).

AI CONFIDENCE

35% Low

SENTIMENT GAUGE

NEWS POWER SCORE

AFFECTED ASSETS

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S&P 500

^GSPCIndex

High volatility expected

Stale news (132 min old), minimal market reaction already observed, real estate weakness is known headwind but not a fresh catalyst

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XHB

XHBStock

High volatility expected

Homebuilder ETF already pricing in housing slowdown; this data confirms trend but lacks surprise element

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IYR

IYRStock

High volatility expected

Real estate sector already weak; declining flip profits are expected in higher-rate environment, not a new shock

PRICE HISTORY

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⚡ SUGGESTED ACTION

SKIP THIS TRADE. News is old, market reaction is complete, and no fresh catalyst remains. Real estate weakness is already priced into homebuilder and REIT valuations. Wait for unexpected earnings misses or Fed policy shifts for tradable opportunities. [PRICED_IN] [MOVE:0.3%]

KEY SIGNALS

Home flip ROI at 13-year low — confirms housing market decelerationMarket already digested news (132 min elapsed, S&P flat)VIX stable (-0.57%) — no fear spike, no surprise priced inStale catalyst — scheduled/expected data, not unexpected shock

SECTORS INVOLVED

Real EstateFinancialsConsumer Discretionary

Analysis generated on Mar 24, 2026 at 16:12 UTC

Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by artificial intelligence for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or solicitation. Original reporting by CNBC. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Home flippers see smallest profits since the Great Recession, real estate data firm says

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