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HOME EQUITY DIPS SLIGHTLY DURING FIRST QUARTER BUT REMAINS NEAR HISTORIC HIGHS

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Proportion of homes considered equity-rich drops to 46.2 percent quarter-over-quarter; Rate of seriously underwater homes ticks up slightly

IRVINE, Calif., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, today released its first quarter 2025 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report, which shows that 46.2 percent of mortgaged residential properties in the country were considered equity-rich in the first quarter, meaning the combined estimated amount of loan balances secured by those properties was no more than half of their estimated market value.

The proportion of equity rich homes was down from 47.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 and has dropped each quarter since a peak of 49.2 percent in the second quarter of last year. The rate is still historically high, however, and nearly double what it was in the first quarter of 2020.

The percent of seriously underwater homes nationwide—those where the combined estimated balance of loans secured by the property is at least 25 percent more than the property’s estimated market value—ticked up from 2.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 to 2.8 percent in the first quarter of 2025.

“Home equity rates are near their highest points in recent years and the dip we’ve seen early this year in the proportion of equity-rich homes shouldn’t cause too much concern,” said Rob Barber, CEO for ATTOM. “In each of the two previous years, the first quarter marked the lowest point of the year before the proportion of equity-rich homes shot back up in the second quarter.”

Equity-rich rates fell in 47 states quarterly but majority of states still up annually
The drop in the proportion of equity-rich homes was spread across most of the country. The rate fell in 47 states and the District of Columbia between the fourth quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025. However, It was still up in 33 states and D.C. compared to the same time last year, a reminder that this dip comes amid a historically strong housing market.

The states with the largest annual increase in the proportion of equity rich homes were Connecticut (up from 42.2 percent in the first quarter of 2024 to 48 percent in the first quarter of 2025), New York (up from 49.1 to 54.1 percent). New Jersey (up from 47.1 to 52.1 percent), Rhode Island (up from 55 percent to 59.8 percent), and Kentucky (up from 28.7 percent to 33.3 percent).

The biggest annual decreases in equity-rich homes were in Florida (down from 54.4 percent in the first quarter of 2024 to 49.3 percent in the first quarter of 2025), Utah (down from 54 percent to 50.7), Arizona (down from 52.9 percent to 49.8 percent), Washington (down from 54.2 to 51.3 percent), and Colorado (down from 48.4 to 45.8 percent).

Proportion of seriously underwater homes remains steady and low
The nationwide proportion of mortgaged homes considered seriously underwater has remained steady between 2 and 3 percent since early 2023. At 2.8 percent of homes in the first quarter of 2025, the rate is less than half of what it was during the first quarter of 2020 (6.6 percent).

The proportion of seriously underwater homes increased quarterly in 48 states and D.C but only 25 states and D.C. saw their underwater rates go up compared to the same time last year.

The biggest year-over-year increases in seriously underwater rates were in Kansas (up from 2.9 percent in the first quarter of 2024 to 4.7 percent in the first quarter of 2025), Utah (up from 2.1 percent  to 2.6 percent), South Carolina (up from 3.3 percent to 3.8 percent), Nebraska (up from 3.7 percent to 4.1 percent), and South Dakota (up from 3 percent to 3.4 percent).

The states with the largest year-over-year drops in seriously underwater rates were Wyoming (down from 8.8 percent in the first quarter of 2024 to 2.5 percent in the first quarter of 2025), West Virginia (down from 5.4 percent to  4.2 percent), Kentucky (down from 8.3 percent to 7.3 percent), Louisiana (down from 11.3 percent to 10.5 percent), and Oklahoma (down from 6.1 percent to 5.5 percent).

Northeast and West have highest equity-rich rates
Six of the 10 states with the highest proportion of mortgaged homes considered equity-rich in the first quarter of 2025 were in the Northeast while the remaining four were in the West.

The states with the highest equity-rich rates were Vermont (85.8 percent), New Hampshire (60.5 percent), Rhode Island (59.8 percent), Montana (59.4 percent), and Maine (58.9 percent).

The states with the lowest equity-rich rates were Louisiana (20.3 percent), Maryland (31.4 percent), Illinois (31.5 percent), Alaska (31.7 percent), and North Dakota (31.9 percent).

Among the 110 metropolitan statistical areas with populations over 500,000 in our analysis, the markets with the highest equity-rich rates were San Jose, CA (68.2 percent); Los Angeles, CA (64 percent); San Diego, CA (63 percent); Portland, ME (61.5 percent); and Miami, FL (59.5 percent).

Quarter-over-quarter, the proportion of equity-rich homes decreased in 99 out of the 110 large markets (90 percent). Compared to the same time last year, it fell in 56 of those 110 markets (51 percent).

Midwest counties lead the way in share of equity-rich homes
Among the 1,751 counties with at least 2,500 homes with a mortgage in the first quarter of 2025, 13 of the 15 counties with the highest equity-rich rates were in Michigan, Wisconsin, or Vermont.

The counties with the highest equity rich rates were Chittenden County, VT (91.3 percent); Marquette County, MI (89.8 percent); Benzie County, MI (88.7 percent); Portage County, WI (88.6 percent); and Manistee County, MI (88 percent).

The lowest equity-rich rates were concentrated in the South, with nine of the 15 counties with the smallest proportion of equity-rich homes falling in Louisiana. The counties with the lowest rates were Vernon, LA (6.3 percent); Iberville County, LA (8.3 percent); Long County, GA (9.8 percent); Ascension County, LA (9.9 percent); and Acadia County, LA (10.9 percent)

In 37 percent of zip codes the majority of homes were equity-rich
More than half of all mortgaged homes were considered equity rich in 3,418 (37 percent) of the 9,144 zip codes that had at least 2,000 homes with mortgages in the first quarter of 2025.

Nearly half of the 50 zip codes with the highest proportions of equity rich homes were in California. The zip codes with the highest equity-rich rates were 49855 in Marquette, MI (91.66 percent); 92657 in Newport Coast, CA (85.75 percent); 57702 in Rapid City, SD (85.64 percent); 94024 in Los Altos, CA (84.80 percent); and 92620 in Irvine, CA (84.51 percent)

South and Midwest have highest proportion of seriously underwater homes
Eighteen of the 20 states with the highest percentage of seriously underwater homes were in the South and Midwest. The states with the highest rates of seriously underwater homes were Louisiana (10.5 percent), Kentucky (7.3 percent), Mississippi (6.6 percent), Arkansas (5.8 percent), and Iowa (5.7 percent).

The states with the smallest proportion of seriously underwater homes were Vermont (0.7 percent), Rhode Island (1 percent), New Hampshire (1.1 percent), Massachusetts (1.2 percent), and Hawaii (1.3 percent).

Among the 110 large metro areas with populations over 500,000 in our analysis, those with the largest shares of seriously underwater homes were Baton Rouge, LA (11.9 percent); New Orleans, LA (7.3 percent); Toledo, OH (7 percent); Jackson, MS (6.3 percent); and Memphis, TN (6.2 percent).

More than 10 percent of residential mortgages seriously underwater in just a small percentage of zip codes
More than a tenth of homes were seriously underwater in 218 (2.4 percent) of the 9,144 zip codes with at least 2,000 homes under mortgage in the first quarter of 2025.

The zip codes with the largest shares of seriously underwater homes were 41501 in Pikeville, KY (31.1 percent); 70805 in Baton Rouge, LA (31 percent); 19132 in Philadelphia, PA (30 percent); 71446 in Leesville, LA (27.64 percent); and 60649 in Chicago, IL (26.24 percent).

Report methodology   
The ATTOM U.S. Home Equity & Underwater report provides counts of properties based on several categories of equity — or loan to value (LTV) — at the state, metro, county and zip code level, along with the percentage of total properties with a mortgage that each equity category represents. The equity/LTV is calculated based on record-level loan model estimating position and amount of loans secured by a property and a record-level automated valuation model (AVM) derived from publicly recorded mortgage and deed of trust data collected and licensed by ATTOM nationwide for more than 155 million U.S. properties. The ATTOM Home Equity and Underwater report has been updated and modified to better reflect a housing market focused on the traditional home buying process. ATTOM found that markets where investors were more prominent, they would offset the loan to value ratio due to sales involving multiple properties with a single jumbo loan encompassing all of the properties. Therefore, going forward such activity is now excluded from the reports in order to provide traditional consumer home purchase and loan activity.

Definitions
Seriously underwater: Loan to value ratio of 125 percent or above, meaning the property owner owed at least 25 percent more than the estimated market value of the property.

Equity-rich: Loan to value ratio of 50 percent or lower, meaning the property owner had at least 50 percent equity. 

 About ATTOM  
ATTOM powers innovation across industries with premium property data and analytics covering 155 million U.S. properties—99% of the population. Our multi-sourced real estate data includes property tax, deed, mortgage, foreclosure, environmental risk, natural hazard, neighborhood and geospatial boundary information, all validated through a rigorous 20-step process and linked by a unique ATTOM ID.

From flexible delivery solutions—such as Property Data APIs, Bulk File Licenses, ATTOM Cloud, Real Estate Market Trends—to AI-Ready datasets, ATTOM fuels smarter decision-making across industries including real estate, mortgage, insurance, government, and more.

Media Contact:
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Megan.hunt@attomdata.com

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NCL (Formerly Natural Cure Labs) Unveils New Brand Identity, Reinforcing Its Position as a Leading Monolaurin Supplement Company

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Natural Cure Labs, one of the most recognized monolaurin supplement brands in the United States, is officially transitioning to NCL – the same company, same formulations, and same science-backed standards, under a streamlined name.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 25, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Natural Cure Labs, one of the most recognized monolaurin supplement brands in the United States, is officially transitioning to NCL. The company, founded in 2015, is adopting a streamlined brand identity while maintaining the same formulations, manufacturing standards, team, and commitment to quality its customers have trusted for more than a decade.

“NCL represents the quality, transparency, and innovation that our community expects from us. As we enter this new chapter, our commitment to our customers and our standards remains as strong as ever.”

NCL stands for Natural Cure Labs. The name change reflects how customers and the team already refer to the company. Over the past 10+ years, “NCL” has become the natural shorthand for Natural Cure Labs – and this transition formalizes that identity. This is a name change and visual evolution only. Ownership, leadership, formulations, and values remain unchanged.

Same Mission, Sharper Identity

This transition is not a departure from who the company is – it is a natural progression. The values that have guided NCL from the very beginning remain unchanged: clean-label quality, third-party testing, science-backed formulations, and an unwavering commitment to transparency. What is changing is how the company presents itself. In the months ahead, this rebrand will be accompanied by further updates across the brand experience – from visual identity and packaging to how NCL shows up across every channel and platform. Each of these changes will reflect the same standard of excellence customers have come to expect.

What is changing is how the company presents itself. In the months ahead, this rebrand will be accompanied by further updates across the brand experience – from visual identity and packaging to how NCL shows up across every channel and platform. Each of these changes will reflect the same standard of excellence customers have come to expect.

More Than 10 Years of Trust

This evolution comes at a time of significant momentum. Since 2015, NCL has grown from a small startup into an award-winning wellness brand available nationwide through Amazon, Walmart, Target+, TikTok Shop, eBay, and other major marketplaces. Along the way, the company has reached milestones that reflect the trust its community has placed in it:

200,000+ customers served worldwide35+ million capsules sold7,000+ verified customer reviewsRecognition in the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companiesMultiple Stevie Awards from the American Business AwardsNamed a 2025 and 2026 Gator100 HonoreeThree-time Global 100 winner for Best Health & Wellness Nutrition Manufacturer

“This rebrand isn’t about changing who we are – it’s about evolving how we present ourselves to match the brand our customers already know and trust,” said Damon Sununtnasuk, Founder & CEO.

What This Means for Customers

For existing customers, nothing changes about the products they know and trust. The same formulations, manufacturing facilities, quality controls, and customer support team remain in place. Products sold as Natural Cure Labs and products sold as NCL are from the same company. Customers can continue to find NCL products on the company’s website and through Amazon, Walmart, Target+, Kroger, eBay, and other major marketplaces.

NCL is grateful for every customer who has been part of this journey and is excited for what is to come.

Media Contact

NCL (Natural Cure Labs), NCL (Natural Cure Labs), 1 8003036214, press@naturalcurelabs.com, https://www.naturalcurelabs.com/

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DJI Launches Beginner-Friendly Camera Drone Series with Lito X1 and Lito 1

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Creators now have an accessible option for filming high-quality aerial photography while flying safely with omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

SHENZHEN, China, April 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today launches the Lito series. Designed for aspiring creators exploring aerial photography for the first time, this new lineup of entry-level aerial camera drones makes high-altitude aerial photography accessible and beginner-friendly from day one. With its affordable price point and well-rounded features, the Lito X1 and Lito 1 strike the perfect balance between high performance and value. It’s an ideal camera drone for young newcomers to aerial photography who want to capture campus life, outdoor adventures, and creative moments without compromise.

Leading the range, the premium Lito X1 features a 1/1.3″ CMOS sensor with 48MP effective pixels for lifelike detail capture. It’s equipped with advanced 5-lux omnidirectional obstacle sensing and forward-facing LiDAR for enhanced precision—ensuring safer flight in complex environments. The intelligent filming tools, such as ActiveTrack, QuickShots, MasterShots, Hyperlapse, and Panorama, lower the learning curve and ensure professional results from a creator’s first takeoff. Meanwhile, the Lito 1 offers a 1/2″ CMOS 48MP sensor and comprehensive 5-lux omnidirectional obstacle sensing, bringing safety and tracking capabilities to an even more accessible package.

Smarter Sensing for Safer Flying

The Lito Series features a multi-layered safety system designed with beginners in mind. The built-in omnidirectional vision system actively avoids obstacles like cliffs, and walls, allowing creators to focus on the joy of flying from takeoff to landing. The premium Lito X1 takes this a step further, enhanced with forward-facing LiDAR for highly precise perception in complex environments.

Captures Crisp Imaging, Rich in Detail

The Lito Series makes it possible to capture stunning visuals – from rich daytime details to clean, low-noise nightscapes. Lito 1 is equipped with a 1/2-inch CMOS sensor and an f/1.8 aperture to capture up to 8K-resolution photos and 4K-resolution video, retaining crisp detail even when zoomed or cropped. The premium Lito X1 uplevels the camera with a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor and an f/1.7 aperture, supporting HDR video recordings with up to 14 stops of dynamic range and 10-Bit D-Log M. 

Get High-Quality Shots with ActiveTrack and Smart Modes

The Lito Series delivers stable subject tracking via ActiveTrack, even at speeds up to 12 m/s. Combined with QuickShots, MasterShots, Hyperlapse, and Panorama modes, beginners can automatically execute complex camera moves and capture high-quality footage with ease.

Fly Farther with a Stable View

The Lito Series offers up to 36 minutes of flight time with the standard Intelligent Flight Battery. It also features wind resistance up to 10.7 m/s, allowing the camera drone to hover and fly stably in windy conditions.

Create with Ease and Efficiency

With QuickTransfer, files can be transferred up to 50 MB/s via Wi-Fi 6. Additionally, the premium Lito X1 includes 42GB of internal storage.

Price and Availability

DJI Lito 1 and DJI Lito X1 are available for order starting today through store.dji.com and authorized retailers. Pricing and configurations are as follows: 

DJI Lito 1

DJI Lito 1 retails for 339 EURDJI Lito 1 Fly More Combo (DJI RC-N3) retails for 479 EUR

DJI Lito X1

DJI Lito X1 retails for 419 EURDJI Lito X1 Fly More Combo (DJI RC 2) retails for 579 EUR

DJI Care Refresh

DJI Care Refresh, the comprehensive protection plan for DJI products, is now available for DJI Lito 1. The replacement service covers accidental damage, including flyaway, collisions and water damage. For a small additional charge, you can have your damaged product replaced if an accident occurs.

DJI Care Refresh (1-Year Plan) includes up to two replacements in one year. DJI Care Refresh (2-Year Plan) includes up to four replacements in two years. Other services of DJI Care Refresh include official Warranty and free shipping. For a full list of details, please visit: https://www.dji.com/support/service/djicare-refresh

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https://www.dji.com/lito-x1
https://www.dji.com/lito-1

1 All data was measured using a production model of the DJI Lito 1 and DJI Lito X1 in a controlled environment; actual experience may vary. For more information, please refer to https://www.dji.com/lito-x1 and https://www.dji.com/lito-1

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Silicon Valley Stars Gather for Dreame’s San Francisco Debut

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SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dreame Technology, a global high-end technology company, confirmed the guest lineup for DREAME NEXT, the company’s largest-ever international launch event, running April 27 to 30, 2026, in San Francisco. The roster brings together figures who have shaped the trajectory of autonomous driving, personal computing, and professional sports: Sebastian Thrun, Steve Wozniak, and Dwyane Wade will all attend.

The breadth of expertise on the guest list reflects the reach of DREAME NEXT itself. Over four days, Dreame will stage product launches across smart mobility, smart home appliances, personal devices, and premium personal care, the first time a single event from the company has spanned its full product ecosystem. The event is organized around five themed segments: Drive Next, Living Next, Connect Next, Self Next, and Humanity Next.

Over the course of the four-day launch event, DREAME NEXT will bring together leading voices from across technology, academia, investment, and innovation to explore the next stage of industry transformation. Discussions will center on how AI-driven applications are reshaping products from the ground up, whether the age of AI requires products to be fundamentally reimagined, how intelligent technologies will redefine the foundations of manufacturing productivity, and what the next decade of human technological evolution may look like.

Featured speakers include AI pioneer Sebastian Thrun (Google X, Udacity), tech futurist Robert Scoble (Microsoft), Meta design leader Julie Zhuo, AI strategist William Fong (Microsoft), and business veteran James W. Keyes (7-Eleven, Blockbuster). The lineup also features Turing Award winner David Patterson, NASA rocket scientist Sylvia Acevedo, Stanford GSB’s Yossi Feinberg, economist Barry Eichengreen, tech journalist Rebecca A. Fannin, engineering leader Jim Chen, and Fremont Mayor Emeritus Lily Mei, alongside former Google DeepMind AI researchers and the co-founders of Robot Launch. These global leaders will share insights on AI, technology, innovation, economics, and entrepreneurship.

Demonstrating Dreame’s growing global influence, the event will also welcome standout guests from beyond the technology sector, including Apple co-founder and personal computing pioneer Steve Wozniak; and three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade.

The guests in attendance at DREAME NEXT reflect where the company is headed; that leaders from autonomous driving, personal computing, and professional sports are all in the same room for a single company’s launch event speaks to the scale and ambition of what Dreame is building. DREAME NEXT is not just a product launch but the opening chapter of the company’s next ten years.

Dreame’s product portfolio now spans categories that, until recently, belonged to entirely separate industries. DREAME NEXT is designed to demonstrate that these categories are connected by core technologies, including high-speed motors, intelligent algorithms, and bionic robotic arms, which are now being applied across smart mobility, personal devices, home appliances, and personal care. It represents not only the next generation of products and lifestyles, but also the beginning of Dreame’s vision for the next decade.

DREAME NEXT runs April 27 to 30, 2026, in San Francisco. Media, partners, and invited guests are welcome to attend.

Please stay tuned for the latest updates from the event through the official website or the social accounts on X: @DreameGlobal, Facebook: Dreame Tech, and Instagram: @dreame_tech.

About Dreame Technology

Founded in 2017, Dreame Technology is a global high-end technology brand built on a foundation of high-speed digital motors, intelligent algorithms, and bionic robotic arms. The company’s product portfolio spans smartphones, smart vehicles, smart home appliances, intelligent cleaning appliances, outdoor smart devices, and personal care, designed to simplify daily life and give users more time for what matters. Dreame operates in more than 120 countries and regions with over 6,500 offline stores and serves more than 42 million households globally. As of December 31, 2025, the company has filed more than 10,000 patents worldwide and holds over 3,000 granted patents.

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