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Plymouth County registry: 599 deeds in November; mortgages rise to 1,242 while foreclosures stay low
Summary
Register John Buckley told viewers that November recordings showed 599 deeds and 1,242 mortgages, with foreclosures remaining low (four deeds) and year‑to‑date mortgage activity up about 11%. He urged anyone facing trouble to contact a federal housing counselor.
John Buckley, Plymouth County register of deeds, said the county recorded 599 deeds in November and 1,242 mortgages as he reviewed monthly registry activity on the Register's Report cable program.
"There were 599 deeds recorded in November," Buckley said, and he added that deeds were "slightly lower than in October." He also reported that mortgages in November totaled 1,242 — about 10% higher than the previous November and up roughly 11% year to date.
Buckley cautioned that foreclosures remain rare in the county. "Only 4 foreclosure deeds in all of Plymouth County for November," he said, noting the figure was down from five in October and from 12 the prior November. He said year‑to‑date foreclosures are down about 34%.
Explaining the distinction, Buckley said a foreclosure deed usually means a property has been lost for nonpayment, while a foreclosure notice indicates a borrower is at risk and should seek help. "I strongly advise anyone with difficulty to reach out to a federal housing counselor," he said.
Why it matters: registry recordings offer a near‑real‑time view of market activity. Buckley's figures suggest continued buyer interest through mortgage activity even as recorded deed counts were little changed month to month. Low foreclosure numbers indicate fewer completed foreclosures, though he warned missed payments can quickly lead to trouble.
Buckley said a year‑end summary will appear in January and thanked Brockton Cable Access and his production team at the close of the segment.
Details extracted from the broadcast: deeds recorded in November: 599; mortgages in November: 1,242; foreclosures in November: 4; year‑to‑date mortgage increase: ~11%; year‑to‑date foreclosure decrease: ~34%.
