http://www.realtytrac.comState Newsen-usCopyright 2009 RealtyTracdarenb@realtytrac.comseoadmin@realtytrac.comState InfoRealtyTrac CMS system60http://www.realtytrac.com00http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7853Delaware reported 778 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 9 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Delaware reported 778 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 9 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTDelaware reported 778 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 9 percent from the previous quarter and 12 percent below the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Delaware welcomed a drop in foreclosure activity over the third quarter of 2009,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Delaware’s unemployment rate hit 8.3 percent in September, leaving many residents wary of what will come in future months.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7851The District of Columbia reported 1,183 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 19 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

The District of Columbia reported 1,183 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 19 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTThe District of Columbia reported 1,183 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 19 percent from the previous quarter, but still 11 percent below the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity heated up in the District of Columbia in the third quarter of 2009, though activity remained well below the level reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The employment picture within the District appears to be leveling out, if not improving slightly, which has spared some homeowners frohttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7849Connecticut reported 5,113 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 69 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Connecticut reported 5,113 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 69 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTConnecticut reported 5,113 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 69 percent from the previous quarter and 10 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008. “Connecticut foreclosures were up during the third quarter,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was in bank-owned properties, which doubled during the quarter. Connecticut’s unemployment rate climbed to 8.4 percent in September, but it is still below the national average of 9.8 percent, and home sales have picked up dramatically this year. The increase we are seeing at this point is the result of the ovehttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7847Colorado reported 16,265 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 11 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Colorado reported 16,265 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 11 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTColorado reported 16,265 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 11 percent from the previous quarter and 13 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Colorado foreclosures rose in the third quarter of 2009, placing the state within the nation’s top ten states most affected by foreclosures for the period,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “While Colorado’s 7 percent unemployment rate remains well below the 9.8 percent national average, there are a considerable number of families living under the poverty lihttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7845Kentucky reported 3,279 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 15 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Kentucky reported 3,279 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 15 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTKentucky reported 3,279 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 15 percent from the previous quarter and 12 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity soared again in Kentucky in the third quarter of 2009 as more and more residents faced the fact that they could no longer afford their homes,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Though the state’s unemployment rate recently fell to 10.9 percent, that apparent improvement in its job market is thought to be caused by laid-off workers simply http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7843Kansas reported 3,402 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 40 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Kansas reported 3,402 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 40 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTKansas reported 3,402 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 40 percent from the previous quarter and 47 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Kansas foreclosure activity soared again in the third quarter of 2009, with spikes reported during months of declining activity in many other states,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Still, Kansas remains in better shape in terms of both foreclosure activity and unemployment than much of the nation at this time.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7841Iowa reported 1,951 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 18 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Iowa reported 1,951 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 18 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTIowa reported 1,951 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 18 percent from the previous quarter and 32 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity rose significantly in Iowa in the third quarter of 2009, though the state managed to fair well compared to most of the nation,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment within the state remained relatively steady at just below 7 percent, which has helped keep many homeowners out of financial peril.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7839Indiana reported 12,101 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 13 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Indiana reported 12,101 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 13 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTIndiana reported 12,101 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 13 percent from the previous quarter and 16 percent below the level reported in the third quarter of 2008. “Indiana foreclosures are down during the third quarter,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest decrease was in default notices, which fell 50 percent during the quarter. Although on the rise, the state’s unemployment rate still remains below the national average, and home sales have begun to pick up this year. If these trends continue, we may see foreclosures continue to decline.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7837Idaho reported 6,531 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 28 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Idaho reported 6,531 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 28 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTIdaho reported 6,531 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 28 percent from the previous quarter and 153 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008. “Idaho foreclosures were up during the third quarter,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was in bank-owned properties, which climbed five times the previous quarterly number. However, the state’s 8.8 percent unemployment rate is still below the national average of 9.8 percent, and Idaho had the highest jump in home sales during the second quarter — nearly 70 percent. If these trends continue, we may see forehttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7835Hawaii reported 2,743 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 29 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Hawaii reported 2,743 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 29 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTHawaii reported 2,743 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 29 percent from the previous quarter and 141 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Hawaii continued to ride the foreclosures wave in the third quarter of 2009, reporting more than double the level of activity seen at this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment within the state has remained steady at 7.2 percent in September, though that doesn’t seem to be keeping homeowners out of peril.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7833Louisiana reported 3,986 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 21 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Louisiana reported 3,986 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 21 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTLouisiana reported 3,986 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 21 percent from the previous quarter and 99 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity rose substantially in Louisiana in the third quarter of 2009, bring it to double the level reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “While bank repossessions for a number of properties in peril were held off for the first half of 2009 because of the federal foreclosure prevention program, many of these homes wehttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7831Arkansas reported 5,178 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 12 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Arkansas reported 5,178 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 12 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTArkansas reported 5,178 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 12 percent from the previous quarter and 40 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008. “Arkansas foreclosures were up during the third quarter although down in September,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was in bank-owned properties, which climbed 65 percent during the quarter. One reason for this is the state’s unemployment rate, which has remained relatively stable over the past few months but is still below the national average.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7829Alaska reported 764 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 30 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Alaska reported 764 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 30 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTAlaska reported 764 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 30 percent from the previous quarter and 36 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity rose again in Alaska in the third quarter of 2009, even as home prices within the state remained relatively intact,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “At least part of this can be explained by unemployment which has remained above 8 percent since May.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7827Alabama reported 5,951 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 7 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Alabama reported 5,951 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 7 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTAlabama reported 5,951 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 7 percent from the previous quarter but 174 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Alabama foreclosures decreased slightly during the third quarter but was up substantially in September,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest decrease was in auctions, which declined 21 percent for the quarter. However, the numbers have more than doubled from this time last year. The state’s high unemployment rate and continued decline in home sales ishttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7825Montana reported 293 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 94 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Montana reported 293 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 94 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTMontana reported 293 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 94 percent from the previous quarter, but still 7 percent below the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Montana foreclosure filings rose sharply in the third quarter of 2009, while activity remained below the level reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment in Montana is 6.7 percent, though the number of new job seekers is quickly rising faster than jobs can be added.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7823Missouri reported 7,892 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 8 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Missouri reported 7,892 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 8 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTMissouri reported 7,892 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 8 percent from the previous quarter but 11 percent below the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Missouri foreclosures were up during the third quarter,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was in default notices, which were eight times higher than the previous quarter. However, the state’s unemployment rate is still below the national average, and foreclosures are lower than they were this time last year.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7821Mississippi reported 2,220 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 51 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Mississippi reported 2,220 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 51 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTMississippi reported 2,220 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 51 percent from the previous quarter and 241 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity swelled again in Mississippi in the third quarter of 2009 as unemployment remained high,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Mississippi recorded 8.8 percent unemployment in September, down 9.7 from August. Still, Mississippi is faring better than many other states in terms of keeping its number of foreclosures down.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7817Minnesota reported 10,620 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 16 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Minnesota reported 10,620 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 16 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTMinnesota reported 10,620 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 16 percent from the previous quarter and 100 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008. “Minnesota foreclosures were up during the third quarter and have doubled since this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was in bank-owned properties, which climbed 69 percent for the year. While the state’s unemployment rate is well below the national average, its home sales have not picked up this year as they have in many other states. This is likely giving distressed homeowners fewer http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7815Massachusetts reported 12,667 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 18 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Massachusetts reported 12,667 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 18 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTMassachusetts reported 12,667 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 18 percent from the previous quarter and 35 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008. “Massachusetts foreclosures were up during the third quarter,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was in auctions, which were up 58 percent for the quarter. The state’s 9.3 percent unemployment rate in September is still below the national average of 9.8 percent, and home sales have begun to pick up this year. The increase we are seeing at this point is likely being driven by the overall recession.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7813Maine reported 1,053 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 27 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Maine reported 1,053 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 27 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTMaine reported 1,053 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 27 percent from the previous quarter and 33 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “The number of foreclosure filings increased in Maine over the third quarter of 2009, though the state continues to fair better than most of the nation,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Maine’s Unemployment dipped slightly to 8.5 percent in September, giving residents a glimmer of hope that the trend toward mounting foreclosures might begin to slow.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7811Nebraska reported 735 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 76 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Nebraska reported 735 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 76 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTNebraska reported 735 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 76 percent from the previous quarter, but still 30 percent below the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Nebraska saw a significant increase in foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, though the level of activity remained well below what was reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “While bank repossessions for a number of properties in peril were held off for the first half of 2009 because of the federal foreclosure prehttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7809Pennsylvania reported 14,167 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 7 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Pennsylvania reported 14,167 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 7 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTPennsylvania reported 14,167 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 7 percent from the previous quarter and 15 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008. “Pennsylvania foreclosures were up during the third quarter,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was in bank-owned properties which climbed 33 percent for the quarter. While still on the rise, the state’s unemployment rate and property value depreciation remain below the national average. This increase we are seeing now is likely being driven by the recession.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7807Oregon reported 10,318 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 7 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Oregon reported 10,318 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 7 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTOregon reported 10,318 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 7 percent from the previous quarter and 77 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008. “Oregon foreclosures were up during the third quarter and from this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was in auctions, which climbed nearly five times during the year. This is not surprising as Oregon’s 11.5 percent unemployment rate has been above the national average of 9.8 percent for some time now. It also had a larger decline in home values during the past year than most states.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7805Oklahoma reported 5,032 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 65 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Oklahoma reported 5,032 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 65 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTOklahoma reported 5,032 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 65 percent from the previous quarter and 22 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008. “Oklahoma foreclosures were up during the third quarter,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was in default notices, which climbed 70 percent for the quarter. Oklahoma’s 6.7 percent unemployment rate is still below the national average of 9.8 percent, and home sales have picked up this year. The increase in foreclosure activity in Oklahoma is the result of the overall recession.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7803North Dakota reported 114 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 30 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

North Dakota reported 114 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 30 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTNorth Dakota reported 114 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 30 percent from the previous quarter, but still 20 percent below the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity rose in North Dakota in the third quarter of 2009, though it remained well below the level reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “While bank repossessions for a number of properties in peril were held off for the first half of 2009 because of the federal foreclosure prevention program, many of these http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7801North Carolina reported 9,818 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 29 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

North Carolina reported 9,818 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 29 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTNorth Carolina reported 9,818 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 29 percent from the previous quarter but 6 percent below the level reported in the third quarter of 2008. “North Carolina foreclosures are up during the third quarter,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was in bank-owned properties, which climbed 49 percent for the quarter. At 10.8 percent, North Carolina’s unemployment rate in September is well above the national average of 9.8 percent. However, home sales have begun to pick up and foreclosures here are lower than they were this time last year.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7799New York reported 15,242 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 12 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

New York reported 15,242 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 12 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTNew York reported 15,242 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 12 percent from the previous quarter and 5 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008. “New York foreclosures were on the rise during the third quarter,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was in banked-owned properties, which jumped 34 percent for the quarter. While still on the rise, New York’s unemployment rate and property value depreciation remain below the national average. This increase we are seeing is likely being driven by the recession.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7797New Mexico reported 2,183 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 9 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

New Mexico reported 2,183 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 9 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTNew Mexico reported 2,183 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 9 percent from the previous quarter and 85 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosures continued to mount in New Mexico in the third quarter of 2009, even as the state managed a slight improvement in its job market and new businesses moved into New Mexico,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Employment matters aside, this recent wave of bank repossessions was likely caused by the processing of foreclosure properties that were held http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7795New Jersey reported 18,108 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 45 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

New Jersey reported 18,108 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 45 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTNew Jersey reported 18,108 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 45 percent from the previous quarter and 1 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008. “New Jersey foreclosures were up during the third quarter,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was in default notices, which climbed 54 percent for the quarter. New Jersey’s unemployment rate matched the national average of 9.8 percent in September, and home sales have begun to pick up this year. The increase we are seeing at this point is the result of the overall recession.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7793New Hampshire reported 1,944 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 5 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

New Hampshire reported 1,944 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 5 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTNew Hampshire reported 1,944 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 5 percent from the previous quarter and 2 percent below the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “New Hampshire welcomed a slight reprieve from mounting foreclosures in the third quarter of 2009, even reporting a decline in activity compared to this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “At 7.2 percent, New Hampshire’s unemployment rate remains well below the national jobless average of 9.8 percent, which has likely helped keep homeowners ouhttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7791Rhode Island reported 1,554 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 6 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Rhode Island reported 1,554 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 6 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTRhode Island reported 1,554 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 6 percent from the previous quarter and 3 percent below the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Rhode Island saw a welcome decline in foreclosure activity in the third quarter of 2009 as many other states were hit with a new wave of filings,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment within the state remains a concern, recently hitting 13 percent, which is keeping many residents worried about the possibility of losing their homes.” http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7789Ohio reported 29,645 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 5 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Ohio reported 29,645 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 5 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTOhio reported 29,645 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 5 percent from the previous quarter and 12 percent below the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “While many states saw an increase in foreclosure activity over the third quarter of 2009, Ohio was one of the lucky ones managing to keep foreclosure activity down,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Ohio’s unemployment rate has also dropped over the period, though at 10.1 percent, it remains well above the level reported for this time last year.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7787Nevada reported 47,925 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 10 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Nevada reported 47,925 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 10 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTNevada reported 47,925 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 10 percent from the previous quarter. “Nevada foreclosures continued to climb during the third quarter,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was in bank-owned properties, which jumped nearly 30 percent during the quarter. Nevada’s 13.3 percent unemployment rate is at a historic high and contributing to the rising foreclosure activity. Rising joblessness is making it harder for borrowers to meet mortgage payments.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7785Michigan reported 37,026 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 10 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Michigan reported 37,026 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 10 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTMichigan reported 37,026 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 10 percent from the previous quarter and 22 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Michigan foreclosures were up during the third quarter and from this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest rise was in auctions, which increased 23 percent over the year. This is not surprising as the Michigan’s unemployment rate is currently 15.3 percent. However, job losses appear to be slowing from the first half of the year andhttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7783Illinois reported 37,270 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 14 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Illinois reported 37,270 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 14 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTIllinois reported 37,270 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 14 percent from the previous quarter and 30 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “The wave of Illinois foreclosures continued to rise in the third quarter of 2009 as the state continues to feel the effects of nation-wide recession,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Factoring into the state’s foreclosure problems is its high unemployment rate, which hit a 26-year high of 10.5 percent in September.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7781Texas reported 29,838 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 11 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Texas reported 29,838 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 11 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTTexas reported 29,838 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 11 percent from the previous quarter and 9 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Texas saw a slow but steady rise in foreclosures over the third quarter of 2009,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Relative to the state’s foreclosure woes is its worsening unemployment rate, which jumped to 8.2 percent in September — the highest level reported in 22 years.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7779Wisconsin reported 11,181 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 11 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Wisconsin reported 11,181 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 11 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTWisconsin reported 11,181 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 11 percent from the previous quarter and 105 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008. “Wisconsin foreclosures were up during the third quarter and from this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was in auctions, which climbed 59 percent for the year. Wisconsin’s 7.7 percent unemployment rate has been decreasing, it is still below the national average of 9.8 percent, and home sales have picked up dramatically this year. The increase we are seeing at this point is likely beinghttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7777West Virginia reported 570 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 67 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

West Virginia reported 570 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 67 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTWest Virginia reported 570 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 67 percent from the previous quarter and 356 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “West Virginia experienced a major increase in foreclosure activity over the third quarter of 2009, bringing it to more than four times the level reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “It is important to note that West Virginia saw the effects of mounting foreclosures later than many others, so even with such an increase over http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7774Washington reported 10,375 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 7 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Washington reported 10,375 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 7 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTWashington reported 10,375 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 7 percent from the previous quarter but 33 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Washington foreclosures dropped during the third quarter,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest decrease was in auctions, which were down 23 percent for the quarter. The state’s 9.3 percent unemployment rate is still below the national average, and home sales have really begun to pick up this year. This is likely contributing to the recent decrease.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7772Virginia reported 16,687 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 8 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Virginia reported 16,687 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 8 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTVirginia reported 16,687 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 8 percent from the previous quarter and 4 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008. “Virginia foreclosures are up slightly for the third quarter,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “At 6.6 percent, Virginia continues to hold one of the lower unemployment rates in the nation, and its home values have not declined as far as the national average. The root of the foreclosure situation here is a high concentration of subprime loans, which will take time to work itself out.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7770Vermont reported 62 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 343 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Vermont reported 62 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 343 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTVermont reported 62 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 343 percent from the previous quarter and 170 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity rose sharply in Vermont in the third quarter of 2009 to nearly triple the level reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “That said, with only 62 filings over the three-month period, the state is fairing relatively well in the current economic climate, especially as compared to some of its harder-hit neighbors.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7768Utah reported 9,553 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 13 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Utah reported 9,553 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 13 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTUtah reported 9,553 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 13 percent from the previous quarter and 96 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008. “Utah foreclosures were up during the third quarter and nearly doubled from this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was in bank-owned properties, which climbed 120 percent for the year. Although on the rise, the state’s 6.2 percent unemployment rate still remains well below the 9.8 percent national average, and home sales have picked up this year. If these trends continue, we may see foreclosurhttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7766Tennessee reported 10,888 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 4 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Tennessee reported 10,888 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 4 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTTennessee reported 10,888 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 4 percent from the previous quarter but 9 percent below the level reported in the third quarter of 2008. “Tennessee foreclosures were up during the third quarter,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was in bank-owned properties, which climbed 40 percent for the quarter. This is not surprising as Tennessee’s 12.1 percent unemployment rate has been well above the national average for some time. However, home sales have begun to pick up this year and foreclosures are lower than they were this time last year.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7764South Dakota reported 364 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 128 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

South Dakota reported 364 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 128 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTSouth Dakota reported 364 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 128 percent from the previous quarter and 206 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity rose sharply in South Dakota in the third quarter of 2009, reaching more than three times the level of activity seen at this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Though unemployment within the state remains considerably low at 4.8 percent, the change in economy from one year ago indicates that the nation-wide recession ihttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7762South Carolina reported 7,546 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 11 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

South Carolina reported 7,546 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 11 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTSouth Carolina reported 7,546 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 11 percent from the previous quarter and 60 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008. “South Carolina foreclosures were up during the third quarter,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was in bank-owned properties, which climbed 47 percent for the quarter. This is not surprising since South Carolina’s unemployment rate — one of the highest in the country at 11.6 percent — is fueling foreclosure activity. It also had one of the highest declines in home sales during the past year — althohttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7759Wyoming reported 217 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 5 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Wyoming reported 217 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 5 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTWyoming reported 217 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 5 percent from the previous quarter and 15 percent below the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Wyoming reported a welcome dip in foreclosure activity in the third quarter of 2009, bringing it to a level well below what was reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Even with an estimated 900 jobs lost in September alone, Wyoming’s 6.8 percent unemployment rate remains below the national jobless average of 9.8 percent.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7757Maryland reported 14,803 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 59 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Maryland reported 14,803 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 59 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTMaryland reported 14,803 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 59 percent from the previous quarter and 86 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Maryland saw a major hike in foreclosure filings during the third quarter of 2009, bringing the level to nearly double the amount reported for the same time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7755Georgia reported 33,385 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 7 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Georgia reported 33,385 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 7 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTGeorgia reported 33,385 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 7 percent from the previous quarter and 25 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity in Georgia increased for both the third quarter and September,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was in defaults, which climbed 26 times the second quarter numbers.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7753Florida reported 156,924 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of less than 1 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Florida reported 156,924 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of less than 1 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTFlorida reported 156,924 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of less than 1 percent from the previous quarter but still 23 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008. “Although Florida’s foreclosure activity decreased for both the third quarter and in September, it was still up from the same time last year in both cases,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was bank-owned properties, which were up 15 percent for the year.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7751California reported 250,054 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of less than 2 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

California reported 250,054 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of less than 2 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTCalifornia reported 250,054 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of less than 2 percent from the previous quarter but still almost 19 percent above the level reported in September 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “A slight dip in the quarterly and monthly foreclosure numbers is not going to make a huge difference for California, the state with the largest population and number of housing units in the country,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7749Arizona reported 50,342 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 5 percent from the previous quarter.RealtyTrac Staff

Arizona reported 50,342 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 5 percent from the previous quarter.

0Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMTArizona reported 50,342 properties with foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 5 percent from the previous quarter and almost 25 percent above the level reported in the third quarter of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity was up in Arizona for the third quarter although down for the month of September,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was in auction notices, which climbed 39 percent during the year. The state had the second highest year-over home price decline behind Nevada.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7643Foreclosure activity in Florida rose 10 percent in August to 62,401 properties with foreclosure filings, a 42 percent increase from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Florida rose 10 percent in August to 62,401 properties with foreclosure filings, a 42 percent increase from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Florida rose 10 percent in August to 62,401 properties with foreclosure filings, a 42 percent increase from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. One in every 140 Florida housing units received a foreclosure filing in August, the second highest foreclosure rate in the nation. “Florida’s foreclosure activity rose for the second straight month in August, maintaining the state’s ranking as the second worst affected state in the nation,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7641Delaware foreclosure activity rose 5 percent in August to 314 properties with foreclosure filings, still 13 percent below the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Delaware foreclosure activity rose 5 percent in August to 314 properties with foreclosure filings, still 13 percent below the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTDelaware foreclosure activity rose 5 percent in August to 314 properties with foreclosure filings, still 13 percent below the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Although Delaware foreclosures were up slightly in August, they are lower than they were this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The biggest year-over decline was in default notices, which were down nearly 80 percent from last year. The state’s unemployment rate is holding below the national average, although it is 3 percent above the state’s jobless rate from a year ago. Home sales have picked uphttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7639District of Columbia foreclosure activity fell in August to 452 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 13 percent decrease from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

District of Columbia foreclosure activity fell in August to 452 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 13 percent decrease from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTDistrict of Columbia foreclosure activity fell in August to 452 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 13 percent decrease from the previous month and 30 percent below the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “After climbing for two months, the District’s foreclosures fell both in August and from the level reported this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest decline was in default notices, which dropped 52 percent for the month. The region had one of the highest jumps in home sales during the second quarter, contributing to this recent http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7637Foreclosure activity in Connecticut rose 40 percent in August to 2,198 properties with foreclosure filings, a 22 percent increase from the level reported in August 2008. RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Connecticut rose 40 percent in August to 2,198 properties with foreclosure filings, a 22 percent increase from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Connecticut rose 40 percent in August to 2,198 properties with foreclosure filings, a 22 percent increase from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Connecticut’s foreclosure activity surged upward in August and is still elevated from this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment is a major contributing factor to this as the Constitution State’s jobless rate has risen 2 percent over the past year.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7635Colorado foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 6,472 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, an 18 percent increase from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

Colorado foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 6,472 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, an 18 percent increase from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTColorado foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 6,472 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, an 18 percent increase from the previous month and 40 percent above the level reported in August 2008. “After a decrease in July, Colorado foreclosures are on the rise again,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest jump was in default notices, which were 15 times higher during the month of August. While the state’s unemployment rate is holding below the national average, its home sales have not shown the improvement in recent months we’ve seen in many other states. This is likely giving distressed homeowners fewer optionhttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7633Foreclosure activity in Arkansas fell 16 percent in August to 1,900 properties with foreclosure filings, but was still 64 percent ahead of the level reported in August 2008. RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Arkansas fell 16 percent in August to 1,900 properties with foreclosure filings, but was still 64 percent ahead of the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Arkansas fell 16 percent in August to 1,900 properties with foreclosure filings, but was still 64 percent ahead of the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Arkansas’ foreclosure activity dropped substantially in August, though it remained well above the level reported at this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7631Foreclosure activity in Illinois fell 10 percent in August to 13,078 properties with foreclosure filings, but still up 22 percent from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Illinois fell 10 percent in August to 13,078 properties with foreclosure filings, but still up 22 percent from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Illinois fell 10 percent in August to 13,078 properties with foreclosure filings, but still up 22 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity dropped significantly in Illinois in August, though it remained well above the level reported for the same time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7629Georgia foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 11,947 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 7 percent increase from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

Georgia foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 11,947 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 7 percent increase from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTGeorgia foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 11,947 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 7 percent increase from the previous month, and 36 percent above the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Georgia foreclosures are up both in August and from this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was in auctions, which were up 42 percent for the year. The state’s unemployment rate continues to remain above the national average and home prices continued to decline earlier this year. If these trends persist, it is likely that Ghttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7627After two straight months of gains to a record high for 2009, foreclosure activity in California fell 15 percent in August to 92,326 properties with foreclosure filings.RealtyTrac Staff

After two straight months of gains to a record high for 2009, foreclosure activity in California fell 15 percent in August to 92,326 properties with foreclosure filings.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTAfter two straight months of gains to a record high for 2009, foreclosure activity in California fell 15 percent in August to 92,326 properties with foreclosure filings, down 9 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Leading up to the August decline in activity, California experienced two consecutive months of significant increases in foreclosures,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7625Foreclosure activity in Arizona fell 10 percent in August to 17,807 properties with foreclosure filings, up 24 percent from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Arizona fell 10 percent in August to 17,807 properties with foreclosure filings, up 24 percent from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Arizona fell 10 percent in August to 17,807 properties with foreclosure filings, up 24 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Arizona reported a welcome and significant drop in foreclosure activity in August, though the level of activity remained well above what was reported for the same time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7623Alaska foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 247 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 33 percent decrease from the previous month. RealtyTrac Staff

Alaska foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 247 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 33 percent decrease from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTAlaska foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 247 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 33 percent decrease from the previous month but still 50 percent ahead of August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “After a hefty increase in July, Alaska foreclosures fell in August,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest decline was in auctions, which were down 37 percent for the month. While unemployment remains below the national average, the state had the largest decline in home sales during the second quarter. Combined, these trends are responsible for keeping the state’s fhttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7621Foreclosure activity in Alabama fell 5 percent in August to 1,983 properties with foreclosure filings, still 140 percent above the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Alabama fell 5 percent in August to 1,983 properties with foreclosure filings, still 140 percent above the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Alabama fell 5 percent in August to 1,983 properties with foreclosure filings, still 140 percent above the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity slowed down slightly in Alabama in August, though, as in many states, it remained more than double the level reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7619West Virginia foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 143 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 3 percent increase from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

West Virginia foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 143 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 3 percent increase from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTWest Virginia foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 143 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 3 percent increase from the previous month and 233 percent above the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “West Virginia foreclosures continued to rise in August as they have for the past several months,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Even so, the state continues to hold one of the lowest totals in the country. While on the rise, its unemployment rate is still below the national average and home sales are beginning to improve. If these trends persist, it is http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7617Vermont foreclosure activity rose in August to 33 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 200 percent increase from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

Vermont foreclosure activity rose in August to 33 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 200 percent increase from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTVermont foreclosure activity rose in August to 33 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 200 percent increase from the previous month and 83 percent above the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “For the past five months, Vermont foreclosures have been on the climb,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Even so, the state continues to hold the lowest numbers in the country. With an unemployment rate well below the national average and a recent jump in home sales, it is likely that Vermont will continue to have very few foreclosures.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7615South Dakota foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 118 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 28 percent decrease from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

South Dakota foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 118 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 28 percent decrease from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTSouth Dakota foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 118 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 28 percent decrease from the previous month but 174 percent above the level reported in August 2008. “After increasing for the past three months, South Dakota foreclosures dropped in August,” said James J. Saccacio chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest decline was in auctions, which were down 36 percent for the month. The state currently holds the second lowest unemployment rate in the country, and its home sales have picked up significantly during the second quarter. If these trends continue, we may see foreclosures decline further herehttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7613Oklahoma foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 1,302 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 15 percent decrease from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

Oklahoma foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 1,302 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 15 percent decrease from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTOklahoma foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 1,302 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 15 percent decrease from the previous month and 5 percent below the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “After increasing for two months, Oklahoma foreclosures fell in August,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “This is no surprise as the state currently holds one of the lowest unemployment rates. Home sales have also picked up dramatically this year, giving distressed homeowners more options.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7611North Dakota foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 33 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 34 percent decrease from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

North Dakota foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 33 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 34 percent decrease from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTNorth Dakota foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 33 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 34 percent decrease from the previous month and 25 percent below the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “North Dakota foreclosures are down in August and from this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “This is no surprise as the state holds the lowest unemployment rate in the nation. Home sales have also started to pick up this year, which may drive numbers down further.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7609New Mexico foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 736 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 16 percent decrease from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

New Mexico foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 736 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 16 percent decrease from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTNew Mexico foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 736 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 16 percent decrease from the previous month, but still 49 percent above the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “After a modest increase in July, New Mexico foreclosures head back downward in August,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer to RealtyTrac. “The biggest drop was in default notices, which decreased 40 percent for the month. This is not surprising as the state’s home sales have picked up significantly during the second quarter and its unemployment rate remains well belowhttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7607Nebraska foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 222 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 14 percent increase from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

Nebraska foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 222 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 14 percent increase from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTNebraska foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 222 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 14 percent increase from the previous month but 42 percent below the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Although Nebraska foreclosures rose in August, they are down significantly from this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest decline was is in auctions, which fell 95 percent for the year. The state currently holds the third lowest unemployment rate and had one of the highest jumps in home sales during the second quarter. These factors arehttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7605Montana foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 100 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, an 11 percent increase from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

Montana foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 100 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, an 11 percent increase from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTMontana foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 100 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, an 11 percent increase from the previous month but 26 percent below the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Although Montana foreclosures were up in August, the numbers are down from this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest decline was in auctions, which fell 83 percent during the year. The state currently holds the sixth lowest unemployment rate and home sales here have improved recently. This is likely why there are still fewer foreclosurehttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7603Foreclosure activity in Missouri fell 21 percent in August to 2,498 properties with foreclosure filings, down 33 percent from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Missouri fell 21 percent in August to 2,498 properties with foreclosure filings, down 33 percent from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Missouri fell 21 percent in August to 2,498 properties with foreclosure filings, down 33 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity dropped significantly in Missouri in August as unemployment held steady at 9.6 percent,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7601Mississippi foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 493 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 3 percent increase from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

Mississippi foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 493 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 3 percent increase from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTMississippi foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 493 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 3 percent increase from the previous month and 108 percent above the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Mississippi foreclosures are up in August and from this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Although it is improving some, the state’s home sales were among the lowest in the nation during the past year. This has likely contributed to the overall rise.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7599Foreclosure activity in Minnesota fell 11 percent in August to 3,688 properties with foreclosure filings, but was still up 71 percent from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Minnesota fell 11 percent in August to 3,688 properties with foreclosure filings, but was still up 71 percent from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Minnesota fell 11 percent in August to 3,688 properties with foreclosure filings, but was still up 71 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Minnesota foreclosure activity dropped significantly in August, though it remained nearly double the amount reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7597Wyoming foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 49 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 50 percent decrease from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

Wyoming foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 49 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 50 percent decrease from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTWyoming foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 49 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 50 percent decrease from the previous month and 15 percent below the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “After two months of increases, Wyoming foreclosures fell significantly in August,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest decline was in banked-owned properties, which fell 67 percent for the month. This is not surprising as the state currently holds the sixth lowest unemployment rate in the nation.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7595Foreclosure activity in Maryland rose 7 percent in August to 5,491 properties with foreclosure filings, up 71 percent from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Maryland rose 7 percent in August to 5,491 properties with foreclosure filings, up 71 percent from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Maryland rose 7 percent in August to 5,491 properties with foreclosure filings, up 71 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity increased in Maryland in August above the level reported for July and far above what was reported for the same time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7593Maine foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 314 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 23 percent decrease from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

Maine foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 314 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 23 percent decrease from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTMaine foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 314 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 23 percent decrease from the previous month but 35 percent above the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “After a hefty increase in July, Maine foreclosures fell in August,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The state’s unemployment is holding below the national average and home sales have picked up significantly during the second quarter. These factors are likely keeping foreclosures here lower than most other states.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7591Foreclosure activity in Louisiana rose 46 percent in August to 1,630 properties with foreclosure filings, up 158 percent from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Louisiana rose 46 percent in August to 1,630 properties with foreclosure filings, up 158 percent from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Louisiana rose 46 percent in August to 1,630 properties with foreclosure filings, up 158 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Louisiana foreclosure activity heated up again in August, doubling the level reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Contributing to this worsening trend toward more foreclosures is the high level of unemployment within the Pelican State, which surged upward to 7.8 percent in August as about 1,300 jobs were lost.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7589Kentucky foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 1,101 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, an 11 percent decrease from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

Kentucky foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 1,101 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, an 11 percent decrease from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTKentucky foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 1,101 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, an 11 percent decrease from the previous month and 12 percent below the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “After several months on the rise, Kentucky foreclosures finally started to decline in August,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest decrease was in bank-owned properties, which fell 17 percent during the month. While the state’s unemployment rate is still well above the national average, home sales have been improving this year. This is likely givihttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7587Kansas foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 1,056 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 20 percent decrease from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

Kansas foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 1,056 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 20 percent decrease from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTKansas foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 1,056 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 20 percent decrease from the previous month but still 46 percent above the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “After several months on the rise, Kansas foreclosures headed downward in August,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest decline was in bank-owned properties, which decreased nearly 40 percent for the month. The state’s unemployment rate is currently well below the national average and its home sales have started to pick up this year. If these trehttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7585Iowa foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 725 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 21 percent increase from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

Iowa foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 725 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 21 percent increase from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTIowa foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 725 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 21 percent increase from the previous month and 9 percent above the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Iowa foreclosures were up in August for the second month in a row,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Even so, the state still holds one of the lower foreclosure rates in the country. With unemployment remaining well below the national average, the increase we are seeing here is likely recession-driven.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7583Foreclosure activity in Indiana rose 24 percent in August to 6,422 properties with foreclosure filings, up 22 percent from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Indiana rose 24 percent in August to 6,422 properties with foreclosure filings, up 22 percent from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Indiana rose 24 percent in August to 6,422 properties with foreclosure filings, up 22 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity jumped again in Indiana in August, with filings above the level reported for last month and for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7581Foreclosure activity in Idaho rose 5 percent in August to 2,620 properties with foreclosure filings, up 239 percent from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Idaho rose 5 percent in August to 2,620 properties with foreclosure filings, up 239 percent from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Idaho rose 5 percent in August to 2,620 properties with foreclosure filings, up 239 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity hiked up again in Idaho in August to more than triple the level reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7579Hawaii foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 869 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 12 percent decrease from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

Hawaii foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 869 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 12 percent decrease from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTHawaii foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 869 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 12 percent decrease from the previous month but still 159 percent above the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Hawaii foreclosures headed downward in August,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “This is no surprise as the state had the second highest jump in home sales during the second quarter, and its unemployment rate remains well below the national average. If these trends continue, we may see foreclosures here drop further.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7577Foreclosure activity in Massachusetts rose 16 percent in August to 5,910 properties with foreclosure filings, up 144 percent from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Massachusetts rose 16 percent in August to 5,910 properties with foreclosure filings, up 144 percent from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Massachusetts rose 16 percent in August to 5,910 properties with foreclosure filings, up 144 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Massachusetts foreclosures continued to rise in August to more than double the level reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7575Foreclosure activity in Wisconsin rose 4 percent in August to 3,965 properties with foreclosure filings, up 78 percent from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Wisconsin rose 4 percent in August to 3,965 properties with foreclosure filings, up 78 percent from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Wisconsin rose 4 percent in August to 3,965 properties with foreclosure filings, up 78 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity increased slightly in Wisconsin in August, though that relatively minor increase brought the state’s level of activity to nearly double what was reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7573Foreclosure activity in Washington fell 51 percent in August to 2,657 properties with foreclosure filings, and down 16 percent from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Washington fell 51 percent in August to 2,657 properties with foreclosure filings, and down 16 percent from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Washington fell 51 percent in August to 2,657 properties with foreclosure filings, and down 16 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity in Washington dropped significantly in August, even as the state’s unemployment rate grew to 9.2 percent,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7571Foreclosure activity in Virginia fell 7 percent in August to 5,974 properties with foreclosure filings, but was still up 12 percent from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Virginia fell 7 percent in August to 5,974 properties with foreclosure filings, but was still up 12 percent from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Virginia fell 7 percent in August to 5,974 properties with foreclosure filings, but was still up 12 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity in Virginia dropped between July and August, though it remained well above the level reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7569Foreclosure activity in Utah fell 11 percent in August to 3,277 properties with foreclosure filings, but was still up 103 percent from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Utah fell 11 percent in August to 3,277 properties with foreclosure filings, but was still up 103 percent from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Utah fell 11 percent in August to 3,277 properties with foreclosure filings, but was still up 103 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “The number of foreclosure filings dropped in Utah in August, though the state’s level of activity — double the amount reported for this time last year — remains a major concern among homeowners,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7567Foreclosure activity in Tennessee fell 8 percent in August to 4,200 properties with foreclosure filings, down 10 percent from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Tennessee fell 8 percent in August to 4,200 properties with foreclosure filings, down 10 percent from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Tennessee fell 8 percent in August to 4,200 properties with foreclosure filings, down 10 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Tennessee foreclosures fell in August, bringing the amount of activity well below the level reported for this time last year even as unemployment rose to 10.8 percent,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7565Foreclosure activity in South Carolina rose 2 percent in August to 2,475 properties with foreclosure filings, up 79 percent from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in South Carolina rose 2 percent in August to 2,475 properties with foreclosure filings, up 79 percent from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in South Carolina rose 2 percent in August to 2,475 properties with foreclosure filings, up 79 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity ticked up again in South Carolina in August, bringing it to nearly double the level reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7563Rhode Island foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 889 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 76 percent increase from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

Rhode Island foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 889 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 76 percent increase from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTRhode Island foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 889 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 76 percent increase from the previous month and 62 percent above the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Rhode Island foreclosures are up both in August and from this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “This is not surprising as the state currently holds the third highest unemployment rate in the nation. Home prices also fell further than most states during the past year, giving distressed homeowners fewer options.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7561Foreclosure activity in Pennsylvania rose 8 percent in August to 5,766 properties with foreclosure filings, up 17 percent from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Pennsylvania rose 8 percent in August to 5,766 properties with foreclosure filings, up 17 percent from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Pennsylvania rose 8 percent in August to 5,766 properties with foreclosure filings, up 17 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity rose again in Pennsylvania in August as the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate ticked upward to 8.6 percent,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7559Foreclosure activity in Oregon fell 1 percent in August to 3,553 properties with foreclosure filings, but was still up 92 percent from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Oregon fell 1 percent in August to 3,553 properties with foreclosure filings, but was still up 92 percent from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Oregon fell 1 percent in August to 3,553 properties with foreclosure filings, but was still up 92 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity decreased slightly in Oregon between July and August, though it remained nearly double the level reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7557Foreclosure activity in North Carolina rose 26 percent in August to 4,317 properties with foreclosure filings, down 6 percent from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in North Carolina rose 26 percent in August to 4,317 properties with foreclosure filings, down 6 percent from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in North Carolina rose 26 percent in August to 4,317 properties with foreclosure filings, down 6 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity in North Carolina surged again in August, though it remained below the level reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “North Carolina’s high level of unemployment, which has been hovering around 11 percent, is fueling the rising foreclosure activity.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7555Foreclosure activity in New York fell 10 percent in August to 5,350 properties with foreclosure filings, down 2 percent from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in New York fell 10 percent in August to 5,350 properties with foreclosure filings, down 2 percent from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in New York fell 10 percent in August to 5,350 properties with foreclosure filings, down 2 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “New Yorkers enjoyed a significant drop in foreclosure activity in August, as filings fell 10 percent from July even as the state reported a 26-year high rate of unemployment,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7553New Hampshire foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 1,164 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, an 87 percent increase from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

New Hampshire foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 1,164 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, an 87 percent increase from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTNew Hampshire foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 1,164 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, an 87 percent increase from the previous month and 78 percent above the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “New Hampshire foreclosures nearly doubled during August,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest increase was in bank-owned properties, which were 23 times higher during the month. Even so, foreclosures here are lower than most states right now. These numbers seem to be recession-driven.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7551Texas foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 11,261 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 7 percent decrease from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

Texas foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 11,261 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 7 percent decrease from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTTexas foreclosure activity fell in August, down to 11,261 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 7 percent decrease from the previous month, but still 4 percent above the level reported in August 2008. “Texas foreclosures continued to head downward through August,” said James J Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest decline was in bank-owned properties which fell 22 percent for the month. The state’s unemployment rate remains below the national average and home sales have picked up in the second quarter. If these trends continue, it is likely that foreclosures here will continue to fall.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7549Ohio foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 11,368 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 3 percent increase from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

Ohio foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 11,368 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 3 percent increase from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTOhio foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 11,368 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 3 percent increase from the previous month and less than 1 percent above the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “After declining for several months, Ohio foreclosures increased slightly in August,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest gain was in auctions, which rose 13 percent for the month. Combined with falling home prices and slow home sales, the state’s high unemployment rate is still keeping Ohio among the top 10 foreclosure states.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7547New Jersey foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 8,316 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 29 percent increase from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

New Jersey foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 8,316 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 29 percent increase from the previous month.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTNew Jersey foreclosure activity rose in August, up to 8,316 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 29 percent increase from the previous month and 28 percent above the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “New Jersey foreclosures have nearly doubled since June,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest gain was in default notices, which topped more than 6,000 for the month of August. Although on par with the national average, the state’s unemployment rate has jumped 4 percent during the past year. This is definitely contributing to the overall rise in forhttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7545Foreclosure activity in Nevada fell 8 percent in August to 17,902 properties with foreclosure filings, up 53 percent from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Nevada fell 8 percent in August to 17,902 properties with foreclosure filings, up 53 percent from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Nevada fell 8 percent in August to 17,902 properties with foreclosure filings, up 53 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity dropped slightly in Nevada in August, though it remained well above the level reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Nevada’s unemployment rate soared to 13.2 percent, as the recession continues to hammer the state’s tourism-dominated economy.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7543Foreclosure activity in Michigan rose 134 percent in August to 19,359 properties with foreclosure filings, up 42 percent from the level reported in August 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Michigan rose 134 percent in August to 19,359 properties with foreclosure filings, up 42 percent from the level reported in August 2008.

0Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Michigan rose 134 percent in August to 19,359 properties with foreclosure filings, up 42 percent from the level reported in August 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Michigan reported a significant increase in foreclosure activity in August, more than doubling the level reported from one month earlier and remaining well ahead of last year’s figures,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7302Maine reported 407 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 39 percent increase from the previous month and 60 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Maine reported 407 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 39 percent increase from the previous month and 60 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTMaine reported 407 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 39 percent increase from the previous month and 60 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosures continued to rise in Maine in July as the state reported its highest level of activity so far this year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment dropped slightly to 8.4 percent in July, but remains significantly higher than the 5.4 percent rate reported this time last year. A higher jobless rate means more homeowners are struggling to pay their mortgages and stay in their homes.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7374Oregon foreclosure activity rose in July to 3,605 properties with foreclosure filings, a 16 percent increase from the previous month. RealtyTrac Staff

Oregon foreclosure activity rose in July to 3,605 properties with foreclosure filings, a 16 percent increase from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTOregon foreclosure activity rose in July to 3,605 properties with foreclosure filings, a 16 percent increase from the previous month and 84 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Oregon foreclosures are up in July and from this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest gain was in REO’s where more than 1,100 properties were seized. The state continues to hold one of the highest unemployment rates in the country at 12.2 percent. This, combined with decreasing home values and slow home sales, is fueling the overall rise in foreclosures.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7372Oklahoma foreclosure activity rose in July to 1,537 properties with foreclosure filings, a 19 percent increase from the previous month. RealtyTrac Staff

Oklahoma foreclosure activity rose in July to 1,537 properties with foreclosure filings, a 19 percent increase from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTOklahoma foreclosure activity rose in July to 1,537 properties with foreclosure filings, a 19 percent increase from the previous month but 11 percent below the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Although Oklahoma foreclosures were up in July, the numbers were lower than they were this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Oklahoma was one of the four states that reported a small increase in home values earlier this year. This, in addition to having one of the nation’s lowest unemployment rates, is helping to keep the year-over foreclosure total down.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7370North Dakota reported 50 properties with foreclosure filings for July, a 56 percent increase from the previous month. RealtyTrac Staff

North Dakota reported 50 properties with foreclosure filings for July, a 56 percent increase from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTNorth Dakota reported 50 properties with foreclosure filings for July, a 56 percent increase from the previous month, but 23 percent below the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure filings rose substantially in North Dakota in July, though the amount of activity was much lower than was reported at this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The year over year slowdown in foreclosures is not surprising given that the state had an unemployment rate of 4.2 percent in July – the lowest jobless rate in the nation.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7368North Carolina foreclosure activity rose in July to 3,428 properties with foreclosure filings, an 8 percent increase from the previous month. RealtyTrac Staff

North Carolina foreclosure activity rose in July to 3,428 properties with foreclosure filings, an 8 percent increase from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTNorth Carolina foreclosure activity rose in July to 3,428 properties with foreclosure filings, an 8 percent increase from the previous month but 20 percent below the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity in North Carolina took a slight upswing in July after a significant drop earlier this year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The state holds one of the largest unemployment rates and reported the second highest year-over decline in home sales during the first quarter. These factors are definitely fueling the rise.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7366Wisconsin reported 3,817 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, an 8 percent increase from the previous month and 87 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Wisconsin reported 3,817 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, an 8 percent increase from the previous month and 87 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTWisconsin reported 3,817 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, an 8 percent increase from the previous month and 87 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Wisconsin foreclosures have been hovering around these numbers for the past several months,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “However, Wisconsin’s total is nearly double what it was a year ago with the largest gain in default notices — up 133 percent. Wisconsin’s unemployment reached 8.7 percent in July.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7364West Virginia reported 139 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 22 percent increase from the previous month and 266 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

West Virginia reported 139 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 22 percent increase from the previous month and 266 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTWest Virginia reported 139 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 22 percent increase from the previous month and 266 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosures rose again in West Virginia in July, bringing the activity level to more than three times what was reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “At 9.4 percent, unemployment within the state is now at its highest in the past decade, contributing to mounting foreclosure woes among residents.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7362Washington reported 5,370 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 15 percent increase from the previous month and 94 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Washington reported 5,370 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 15 percent increase from the previous month and 94 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTWashington reported 5,370 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 15 percent increase from the previous month and 94 percent above the level reported in July 2008. “Washington foreclosures are up in July and have nearly doubled since this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest gain was in REO’s in which more than 1,700 properties were seized — up 68 percent for the month and 147 percent from last year. This is likely reflecting the large number of layoffs from state jobs and the huge drop in home sales reported earlier this year.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7360Virginia reported 6,406 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 23 percent increase from the previous month and 12 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Virginia reported 6,406 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 23 percent increase from the previous month and 12 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTVirginia reported 6,406 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 23 percent increase from the previous month and 12 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Virginia homeowners continued to rack up notices of default, scheduled auction sale and bank repossession in July, though the rate of foreclosures within the state remains slightly better than the national average,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7358Vermont reported 11 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, unchanged from the previous month and 120 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Vermont reported 11 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, unchanged from the previous month and 120 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTVermont reported 11 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, unchanged from the previous month and 120 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosures remained stable in Vermont in July, though activity was more than twice the amount reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The state’s unemployment rate dropped again in July to 6.8 percent, though that improvement is expected to be short-lived due to the addition of seasonal hiring increases in the leisure and hospitality industries.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7356Utah foreclosure reported 3,694 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 6 percent increase from the previous month and 93 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Utah foreclosure reported 3,694 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 6 percent increase from the previous month and 93 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTUtah foreclosure reported 3,694 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 6 percent increase from the previous month and 93 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Utah foreclosures nearly doubled from this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest year-over gain was in auctions which were up more than 150 percent. The state’s home prices fell further than the national average earlier this year. This, in addition to increasing unemployment, is driving the overall rise.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7354Tennessee reported 4,572 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 2 percent decrease from the previous month, but less than half a percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Tennessee reported 4,572 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 2 percent decrease from the previous month, but less than half a percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTTennessee reported 4,572 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 2 percent decrease from the previous month, but less than half a percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “After a spike in June, Tennessee foreclosures fell slightly in July,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest decrease was in auctions which were down nearly 20 percent. Even so, the state’s unemployment rate is well above the national average, and the volume of activity here is higher than many other states.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7352South Dakota reported 164 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 45 percent increase from the previous month and 447 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

South Dakota reported 164 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 45 percent increase from the previous month and 447 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTSouth Dakota reported 164 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 45 percent increase from the previous month and 447 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “South Dakota’s foreclosure woes continued in July as the state reported an activity level more than five-times greater than was reported for the same time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment within the state remains relatively steady at 4.9 percent, though the layoffs from last quarter are still affecting struggling homeowners.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7350South Carolina reported 2,428 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 44 percent increase from the previous month and 82 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

South Carolina reported 2,428 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 44 percent increase from the previous month and 82 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTSouth Carolina reported 2,428 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 44 percent increase from the previous month and 82 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “South Carolina foreclosures are up both in July and from this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “With South Carolina’s unemployment rate at 11.8 percent, the state’s jobless rate is the nation’s fourth highest and far exceeds the national rate of 9.4 percent. This is undoubtedly fueling the rise in foreclosure activity in South Carolina.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7348Rhode Island reported 505 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 45 percent decrease from the previous month, but still 2 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Rhode Island reported 505 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 45 percent decrease from the previous month, but still 2 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTRhode Island reported 505 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 45 percent decrease from the previous month, but still 2 percent above the level reported in July 2008.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7346Pennsylvania reported 5,316 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, an 8 percent increase from the previous month and 27 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Pennsylvania reported 5,316 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, an 8 percent increase from the previous month and 27 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTPennsylvania reported 5,316 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, an 8 percent increase from the previous month and 27 percent above the level reported in July 2008. “Pennsylvania foreclosures are higher than they’ve been since we began publishing our report back in 2005,” said James J. Saccacio chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest gain this month was in REO properties with more than 1,600 residences seized. This number climbed 68 percent compared to June. If unemployment continues to rise and home sales continue to fall, this trend may not change for some time.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7344Wyoming reported 98 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 17 percent increase from the previous month, but still 26 percent below the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Wyoming reported 98 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 17 percent increase from the previous month, but still 26 percent below the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTWyoming reported 98 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 17 percent increase from the previous month, but still 26 percent below the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity rose significantly in Wyoming in July, though it remained well below the level reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Recession has taken its toll on the state’s energy-based economy, though Wyoming’s unemployment rate remains one of the lowest in the nation at 4.7 percent.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7342New York foreclosure activity rose in July to 5,954 properties with foreclosure filings, a 23 percent increase from the previous month. RealtyTrac Staff

New York foreclosure activity rose in July to 5,954 properties with foreclosure filings, a 23 percent increase from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTNew York foreclosure activity rose in July to 5,954 properties with foreclosure filings, a 23 percent increase from the previous month but 3 percent below the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “New York foreclosures have been steadily climbing for the past few months,” said James J. Saccacio chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest gain this month was in default notices, which climbed 28 percent compared to June. Still, the state’s unemployment rate remains far below the national average and the numbers are lower than they were this time last year.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7340New Mexico reported 877 properties with foreclosure filings for July, a 24 percent increase from the previous month. RealtyTrac Staff

New Mexico reported 877 properties with foreclosure filings for July, a 24 percent increase from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTNew Mexico reported 877 properties with foreclosure filings for July, a 24 percent increase from the previous month and 61 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “New Mexico reported a significant increase in foreclosure activity between June and July, as home prices continue to fall around the state,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The state’s unemployment level is also on the rise, although it remains below the national average.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7338New Hampshire reported 623 properties with foreclosure filings for July, a 42 percent increase from the previous month. RealtyTrac Staff

New Hampshire reported 623 properties with foreclosure filings for July, a 42 percent increase from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTNew Hampshire reported 623 properties with foreclosure filings for July, a 42 percent increase from the previous month, but 31 percent below the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity jumped significantly in New Hampshire between June and July, although it remained well below the level reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Helping to keep foreclosures somewhat at bay is the state’s unemployment rate, which at 6.8 percent remains well below the national average.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7336Nebraska reported 195 properties with foreclosure filings for July, a 31 percent increase from the previous month. RealtyTrac Staff

Nebraska reported 195 properties with foreclosure filings for July, a 31 percent increase from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTNebraska reported 195 properties with foreclosure filings for July, a 31 percent increase from the previous month, but 70 percent below the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity in Nebraska rose significantly in July, although the level remains well below this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Helping to keep the state’s foreclosures under control is unemployment, which is relatively low at 4.9 percent – the second lowest jobless rate in the nation for July.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7334Montana reported 90 properties with foreclosure filings for July, a 45 percent increase from the previous month. RealtyTrac Staff

Montana reported 90 properties with foreclosure filings for July, a 45 percent increase from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTMontana reported 90 properties with foreclosure filings for July, a 45 percent increase from the previous month, but 37 percent below the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity in Montana had a major spike in July, although remaining well below the level reported at this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “One likely cause was the continuing climb in unemployment within the state which reached 6.7 percent in July, still well below the national average.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7332Missouri foreclosure activity rose in July to 3,175 properties with foreclosure filings, a 2 percent increase from the previous month. RealtyTrac Staff

Missouri foreclosure activity rose in July to 3,175 properties with foreclosure filings, a 2 percent increase from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTMissouri foreclosure activity rose in July to 3,175 properties with foreclosure filings, a 2 percent increase from the previous month but 10 percent below the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Although Missouri foreclosures increased slightly in June, the numbers are still below the level reported this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Home sales have begun to pick up, and unemployment is below the national average. These factors are contributing to the overall decline in foreclosure activity.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7330Kansas reported 1,319 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 38 percent increase from the previous month and 95 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Kansas reported 1,319 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 38 percent increase from the previous month and 95 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTKansas reported 1,319 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 38 percent increase from the previous month and 95 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Kansas foreclosures increased significantly in July to nearly double the level reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment remains high within the state due to mass layoffs while home prices and sales have dropped.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7328Iowa reported 601 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 7 percent increase from the previous month and 21 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Iowa reported 601 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 7 percent increase from the previous month and 21 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTIowa reported 601 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 7 percent increase from the previous month and 21 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity increased in Iowa in July, up only slightly from June, but well above the level reported a year ago,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Hovering around 6 percent, unemployment in Iowa is now at a 23-year high, adding to mounting pressure on homeowners throughout the state.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7326Indiana foreclosure activity fell in July to 5,186 properties with foreclosure filings, a 7 percent decrease from the previous month. RealtyTrac Staff

Indiana foreclosure activity fell in July to 5,186 properties with foreclosure filings, a 7 percent decrease from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTIndiana foreclosure activity fell in July to 5,186 properties with foreclosure filings, a 7 percent decrease from the previous month but 8 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Indiana foreclosure activity headed back downward in July,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest decrease was in default notices which fell 43 percent during the month. However, the state’s unemployment continues to rise and home sales have declined. These factors are keeping the foreclosure numbers above where they were this time last year.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7324Idaho foreclosure activity rose in July, up to 2,491 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 32 percent increase from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

Idaho foreclosure activity rose in July, up to 2,491 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 32 percent increase from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTIdaho foreclosure activity rose in July, up to 2,491 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 32 percent increase from the previous month and 166 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “For the second straight month, Idaho foreclosures have continued to rise,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The state reported the largest decline in home sales during the first quarter — more than 48 percent. This is undoubtedly fueling the increase in foreclosure activity we are reporting now.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7322Hawaii reported 990 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 40 percent increase from the previous month and 332 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Hawaii reported 990 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 40 percent increase from the previous month and 332 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTHawaii reported 990 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 40 percent increase from the previous month and 332 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Hawaii racked up a significant number of foreclosure filings between June and July, bringing its foreclosure activity to more than four times the level reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Considering forecasts leaning toward mounting unemployment going into 2010, we can likely expect to see foreclosures continue to mount in Hawaii in the coming months.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7320After a slight decrease in June, Florida’s foreclosure activity rose in July to 56,486 properties with foreclosure filings, a 7 percent increase from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

After a slight decrease in June, Florida’s foreclosure activity rose in July to 56,486 properties with foreclosure filings, a 7 percent increase from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTAfter a slight decrease in June, Florida’s foreclosure activity rose in July to 56,486 properties with foreclosure filings, a 7 percent increase from the previous month and 23 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity was up both in July and from this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Earlier this year, the state reported the third highest home price decline in the nation. There is a definite correlation with the states that have the highest foreclosure activity and those with the largest home price declines during the past http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7318Delaware reported 298 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 13 percent decrease from the previous month, but still 123 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Delaware reported 298 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 13 percent decrease from the previous month, but still 123 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTDelaware reported 298 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 13 percent decrease from the previous month, but still 123 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity in Delaware slowed down in July, although remaining at more than double from this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment dropped to 8.2 percent in July, but many homeowners are still struggling to find work to pay their mortgages.” http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7316The District of Columbia reported 521 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 25 percent increase from the previous month, but still 7 percent below the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

The District of Columbia reported 521 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 25 percent increase from the previous month, but still 7 percent below the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTThe District of Columbia reported 521 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 25 percent increase from the previous month, but still 7 percent below the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity rose significantly in the District of Columbia between June and July, though it remained below the level reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment is still a major concern within the area, causing speculation that additional foreclosures are on the way in future months.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7314Connecticut foreclosure activity rose in July, up to 1,569 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, an 8 percent increase from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

Connecticut foreclosure activity rose in July, up to 1,569 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, an 8 percent increase from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTConnecticut foreclosure activity rose in July, up to 1,569 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, an 8 percent increase from the previous month but 22 percent below the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Although Connecticut foreclosures were up again in July, the numbers are still below this time a year ago,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The state’s unemployment rate is still below the national average and its home prices have not declined as far as most states. These factors are likely contributing to the overall decline.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7312Kentucky reported 1,234 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 9 percent increase from the previous month. RealtyTrac Staff

Kentucky reported 1,234 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 9 percent increase from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTKentucky reported 1,234 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 9 percent increase from the previous month and less than 1 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosures continued to inch up in Kentucky in July, though activity remained relatively flat compared to the same time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment within the state is now at a 26-year high, which is a major driving factor when it comes to a continued increase in foreclosure activity. It also does not bode well for Kentucky homeowners who are distressedhttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7310Mississippi reported 478 properties with foreclosure filings for July, a 37 percent decrease from the previous month. RealtyTrac Staff

Mississippi reported 478 properties with foreclosure filings for July, a 37 percent decrease from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTMississippi reported 478 properties with foreclosure filings for July, a 37 percent decrease from the previous month, but still 152 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity fell in Mississippi between June and July, though it was more than double the amount reported for the same time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The state’s unemployment rate, which has been teetering around 10 percent in recent months, remains a concern among struggling homeowners looking for a way to stay in their homes.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7308Minnesota foreclosure activity rose to 4,125 properties with foreclosure filings for July, a 24 percent increase from the previous month. RealtyTrac Staff

Minnesota foreclosure activity rose to 4,125 properties with foreclosure filings for July, a 24 percent increase from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTMinnesota foreclosure activity rose to 4,125 properties with foreclosure filings for July, a 24 percent increase from the previous month and 147 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Minnesota’s foreclosure numbers grew substantially both in July and from this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “While still below the national average, statewide unemployment has jumped 3 percent during the past year. This, in addition to decreasing home values, is driving the overall rise in foreclosure activity we are seeing.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7306Foreclosure activity in Massachusetts rose to 5,114 properties with foreclosure filings in July, a 59 percent increase from the previous month. RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Massachusetts rose to 5,114 properties with foreclosure filings in July, a 59 percent increase from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Massachusetts rose to 5,114 properties with foreclosure filings in July, a 59 percent increase from the previous month and 43 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Forecloses were up in Massachusetts for the second straight month in July,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest gain was in default notices which increased 73 percent for the month and nearly seven times from July of last year. Increasing unemployment along with lower home values and weak home sales are a problem for distressed homeowners trying to hold onto theihttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7304Maryland foreclosure activity rose to 5,152 properties with foreclosure filings in July, a 66 percent increase from the previous month. RealtyTrac Staff

Maryland foreclosure activity rose to 5,152 properties with foreclosure filings in July, a 66 percent increase from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTMaryland foreclosure activity rose to 5,152 properties with foreclosure filings in July, a 66 percent increase from the previous month and 66 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “After a slight decrease in June, foreclosure activity went up significantly in Maryland during July and as compared to this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest gains were in auctions, which were up 157 percent for the month and 264 percent from this time last year. Increases in unemployment combined with a downward movement in home values and sales are fhttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7300Louisiana reported 1,117 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 23 percent decrease from the previous month, but still 9 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Louisiana reported 1,117 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 23 percent decrease from the previous month, but still 9 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTLouisiana reported 1,117 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 23 percent decrease from the previous month, but still 9 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Louisiana foreclosure activity dropped significantly between June and July, though it remained above the level reported for this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment has been on the rise within the state, however, it remains below the national average, helping to keep many homeowners in their homes at least for now.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7297Colorado foreclosure activity decreased in July to 5,488 properties with foreclosure filings, down 4 percent from the previous month. RealtyTrac Staff

Colorado foreclosure activity decreased in July to 5,488 properties with foreclosure filings, down 4 percent from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTColorado foreclosure activity decreased in July to 5,488 properties with foreclosure filings, down 4 percent from the previous month but 2 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Colorado foreclosures headed back downward after a modest increase in June, but are relatively unchanged from this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The state’s unemployment remains nearly 2 percent below the national average and its home values have not fallen as far as most parts of the country.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7295California set a new record level of foreclosure activity in July, reporting 108,104 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 7 percent increase from the previous month.RealtyTrac Staff

California set a new record level of foreclosure activity in July, reporting 108,104 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 7 percent increase from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTCalifornia set a new record level of foreclosure activity in July, reporting 108,104 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 7 percent increase from the previous month and nearly 50 percent above the level reported in June 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “The largest gain this month was in default notices, which climbed 15 percent compared to June, taking California’s monthly activity to the highest level we’ve seen since we began publishing our report back in January 2005,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7293Arkansas foreclosure activity rose in July to 2,251 properties with foreclosure filings, a 35 percent increase from the previous month. RealtyTrac Staff

Arkansas foreclosure activity rose in July to 2,251 properties with foreclosure filings, a 35 percent increase from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTArkansas foreclosure activity rose in July to 2,251 properties with foreclosure filings, a 35 percent increase from the previous month and 111 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity continued to rise in Arkansas for the second consecutive month,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest gain was in bank-owned properties — up 79 percent from June and more than 500 percent from this time last year. If the state unemployment rate remains at its current level or goes even higher, we are likely to see this trend continue.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7291Alaska reported 371 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 77 percent increase from the previous month and 79 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Alaska reported 371 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 77 percent increase from the previous month and 79 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTAlaska reported 371 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 77 percent increase from the previous month and 79 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Alaska’s foreclosure activity is clearly on the rise, as July’s activity hit a high not seen in several years,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment within the state remains below that of the nation and much of the Western coastal region, though foreclosures continue to mount across the state.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7289After a spike in June, Alabama foreclosure activity fell in July to 2,082 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 23 percent decrease from the previous month. RealtyTrac Staff

After a spike in June, Alabama foreclosure activity fell in July to 2,082 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 23 percent decrease from the previous month.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTAfter a spike in June, Alabama foreclosure activity fell in July to 2,082 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 23 percent decrease from the previous month but 141 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity in Alabama headed lower in July, but was still up significantly from a year ago,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The number of properties going to auction and bank-owned properties decreased for the month but were still above levels of a year ago.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7286Illinois reported 14,524 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 34 percent increase from the previous month, and 63 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Illinois reported 14,524 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 34 percent increase from the previous month, and 63 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTIllinois reported 14,524 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 34 percent increase from the previous month, and 63 percent above the level reported in July 2008. “Illinois foreclosures are up again both in July and from a year ago,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest gain this month was in default notices, which climbed a staggering 83 percent compared to June. The state’s unemployment rate also continues to rise — especially in the Chicago area — and is now above the national average. This is likely driving the bulk of foreclosures here.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7282Nevada reported 19,535 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 4 percent increase from the previous month, and 94 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Nevada reported 19,535 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 4 percent increase from the previous month, and 94 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTNevada reported 19,535 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 4 percent increase from the previous month, and 94 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Nevada continues to report the highest foreclosure rate in the nation with numbers nearly doubling from this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “During the first quarter, the state reported a whopping 31 percent year-over decrease in home values — higher than any other state — and now holds the fifth highest unemployment rate in the country. This combination is the root of the forhttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7280Ohio reported 11,021 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 2 percent decrease from the previous month, and 18 percent below the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Ohio reported 11,021 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 2 percent decrease from the previous month, and 18 percent below the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTOhio reported 11,021 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 2 percent decrease from the previous month, and 18 percent below the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity fell slightly in Ohio in July, though not enough to keep the state out of the top 10 worst hit by foreclosures,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Though the pace of Ohio foreclosures shows signs of leveling off, it will take a few consecutive months of data to confirm this trend. With 664,000 Ohioans out of work, the state’s 11.2 percent unemployment rate in July is keeping fohttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7278New Jersey reported 6,467 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 49 percent increase from the previous month and 40 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

New Jersey reported 6,467 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 49 percent increase from the previous month and 40 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTNew Jersey reported 6,467 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 49 percent increase from the previous month and 40 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “New Jersey piled up foreclosure filings in July, landing the state within the top 10 worst hit states in terms of foreclosures for the month,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “New Jersey’s unemployment rate reached a 32 year high at 9.3 percent in July, and homeowners in New Jersey are struggling to avoid foreclosure.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7276Michigan reported 8,257 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 39 percent decrease from the previous month, and 29 percent below the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Michigan reported 8,257 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 39 percent decrease from the previous month, and 29 percent below the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTMichigan reported 8,257 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 39 percent decrease from the previous month, and 29 percent below the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure filings fell in Michigan in July, though not enough to keep the state out of the nation’s top 10 worst hit in terms of foreclosure activity,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Michigan remains one of the most economically troubled states in the nation, with its 15 percent jobless rate the highest in the nation. Double-digit unemployment is fueling the state’s foreclosure woes.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7274Georgia reported 11,136 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 21 percent decrease from the previous month, but still 11 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Georgia reported 11,136 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 21 percent decrease from the previous month, but still 11 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTGeorgia reported 11,136 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 21 percent decrease from the previous month, but still 11 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Though down from June, Georgia’s foreclosure activity remained high in July, keeping it within the nation’s top 10 worst hit states,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “With Georgia’s unemployment rate at 10.3 percent, nearly half a million Georgians are officially jobless. Many of those people are homeowners who are in danger of losing their homes.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7272Texas reported 12,077 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 1 percent increase from the previous month, and 17 percent above the level reported in July 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Texas reported 12,077 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 1 percent increase from the previous month, and 17 percent above the level reported in July 2008.

0Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMTTexas reported 12,077 properties with foreclosure filings for the month, a 1 percent increase from the previous month, and 17 percent above the level reported in July 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Texas foreclosures are up slightly in July and from this time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The largest gains were in auctions and REO foreclosures which increased by 18 percent. However, default notices are down more than 80 percent. Since the state’s unemployment rate and home value declines continue to remain below the national average, it is likely that the modest increase is dhttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7078Nebraska reported 638 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

Nebraska reported 638 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTNebraska reported 638 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009, a 49 percent decrease from the previous six months and 70 percent behind the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Nebraska foreclosures are down nearly 50 percent so far in 2009,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The state has continued to hold one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation this year — the second lowest in June. This is definitely helping to keep foreclosures here rare.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7076Missouri foreclosure activity fell in the first six months of 2009 to 13,880 properties with foreclosure filings, a 17 percent decrease from the previous six months and 21 percent behind the first half of 2008. RealtyTrac Staff

Missouri foreclosure activity fell in the first six months of 2009 to 13,880 properties with foreclosure filings, a 17 percent decrease from the previous six months and 21 percent behind the first half of 2008.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTMissouri foreclosure activity fell in the first six months of 2009 to 13,880 properties with foreclosure filings, a 17 percent decrease from the previous six months and 21 percent behind the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Missouri reported a welcome decrease in foreclosure activity over the first half of 2009, though filings recently began inching back up,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment within the state hit 9.3 percent in June, marking a 26-year high for the state and signaling that foreclosures could surge up in the coming months.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7074Mississippi reported 2,175 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

Mississippi reported 2,175 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTMississippi reported 2,175 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009, an 89 percent increase from the previous six months and 94 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Mississippi foreclosures are up significantly so far this year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The state’s unemployment rate has also been increasing steadily this year while home sales continued to fall during the first quarter. Even so, Mississippi has fewer foreclosures than most of the country right now.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7072Minnesota foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009 to 15,537 properties with foreclosure filings, a 36 percent increase from the previous six months and 53 percent ahead of the first half of 2008. RealtyTrac Staff

Minnesota foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009 to 15,537 properties with foreclosure filings, a 36 percent increase from the previous six months and 53 percent ahead of the first half of 2008.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTMinnesota foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009 to 15,537 properties with foreclosure filings, a 36 percent increase from the previous six months and 53 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Minnesota reported a surge of foreclosure activity in the first half of 2009, with filings increasing steadily between the first and second quarters,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7070Foreclosure activity rose in Michigan during the first six months of 2009 to 60,786 properties with foreclosure filings, a 1 percent increase from the previous six months.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity rose in Michigan during the first six months of 2009 to 60,786 properties with foreclosure filings, a 1 percent increase from the previous six months.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity rose in Michigan during the first six months of 2009 to 60,786 properties with foreclosure filings, a 1 percent increase from the previous six months and 1 percent below the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Though down slightly from May to June, foreclosure activity remained higher in Michigan at the end of the second quarter and first half of 2009 than for previous respective timeframes,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment continues to rise in Michigan. In June, joblessness hit 15.2 percent — the highest in the nation — leaving many homeowners inhttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7068Nevada foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009, reporting 68,708 properties with foreclosure filings during the period, a 23 percent increase from the previous six months and 61 percent ahead of the first half of 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Nevada foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009, reporting 68,708 properties with foreclosure filings during the period, a 23 percent increase from the previous six months and 61 percent ahead of the first half of 2008.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTNevada foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009, reporting 68,708 properties with foreclosure filings during the period, a 23 percent increase from the previous six months and 61 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity continued to rise in Nevada in June, ending the second quarter and first half of 2009 higher than previous respective timeframes,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “With an estimated 170,000 Nevadans out of work, unemployment within the state hit 12 percent in June — the highest level reported in Nevada since 197http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7066Montana reported 290 properties with foreclosure filings for the first six months of 2009, a 49 percent decrease from the previous six months. RealtyTrac Staff

Montana reported 290 properties with foreclosure filings for the first six months of 2009, a 49 percent decrease from the previous six months.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTMontana reported 290 properties with foreclosure filings for the first six months of 2009, a 49 percent decrease from the previous six months and 60 percent below the level reported for the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Although foreclosure activity in Montana spiked in June, during the first six months of 2009 the number of foreclosure filings reported was down by nearly 50 percent,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The state continues to hold an unemployment rate far below the national average and home sales have begun to pick up, both of which are factors leading to lowerhttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7064Maryland foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009 to 18,112 properties with foreclosure filings, a 3 percent increase from the previous six months and 3 percent behind the first half of 2008. RealtyTrac Staff

Maryland foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009 to 18,112 properties with foreclosure filings, a 3 percent increase from the previous six months and 3 percent behind the first half of 2008.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTMaryland foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009 to 18,112 properties with foreclosure filings, a 3 percent increase from the previous six months and 3 percent behind the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Maryland saw a slow but steady increase in foreclosure activity over the first half of 2009,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Although unemployment statewide has been steadily increasing since 2006, the state’s jobless rate is still well below the national average. This can at least partly explain why foreclosure activity has been able to moderate more than ihttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7062Massachusetts foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009 to 18,458 properties with foreclosure filings, a 6 percent increase from the previous six months, but still 44 percent behind the first half of 2008. RealtyTrac Staff

Massachusetts foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009 to 18,458 properties with foreclosure filings, a 6 percent increase from the previous six months, but still 44 percent behind the first half of 2008.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTMassachusetts foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009 to 18,458 properties with foreclosure filings, a 6 percent increase from the previous six months, but still 44 percent behind the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosures continued to plague Massachusetts during the first half of 2009, especially in the second quarter of the year when activity was particularly strong,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Contributing to this mounting foreclosure problem is the state’s heightened level of unemployment which has steadily grown since 2005.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7060Maine reported 1,540 properties with foreclosure filings for the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

Maine reported 1,540 properties with foreclosure filings for the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTMaine reported 1,540 properties with foreclosure filings for the first six months of 2009, a 7 percent decrease from the previous six months but still 11 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “At midyear foreclosure activity was down slightly in Maine compared to the prior six months ending December 2008,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of Realtytrac. “Unemployment in the state is below the national average and home sales spiked in the second quarter, helping to keep foreclosure levels in check.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7058Louisiana reported 5,160 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

Louisiana reported 5,160 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTLouisiana reported 5,160 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009, a 41 percent increase from the previous six months and 34 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity was significantly higher in Louisiana during the first half of 2009, and is well ahead of the same period last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment has risen roughly 2.5 percent from June 2008, but remains well below the national average.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7056Kentucky reported 4,356 properties with foreclosure filings during the first six months of 2009, a 5 percent decrease from the previous six months. RealtyTrac Staff

Kentucky reported 4,356 properties with foreclosure filings during the first six months of 2009, a 5 percent decrease from the previous six months.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTKentucky reported 4,356 properties with foreclosure filings during the first six months of 2009, a 5 percent decrease from the previous six months but still 29 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “At the midyear point, foreclosure activity in Kentucky was slightly down compared to the end of 2008,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “While unemployment has been rising throughout the state during the past few months, home sales showed a slight increase so far this year. These factors may be balancing one another to keeping foreclosures from moving too far up or dowhttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7054Kansas reported 4,660 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

Kansas reported 4,660 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTKansas reported 4,660 properties with foreclosure filings for the first six months of 2009, an 18 percent increase from the previous six months and 44 percent ahead of the first half of 2008. “Foreclosure activity was up in Kansas both from six months ago and the same time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The state’s unemployment rate has remained well below the national average and home sales have began to pick up in the last few months. Both factors are helping keep foreclosures here lower than in many other states.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7052Iowa reported 2,996 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

Iowa reported 2,996 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTIowa reported 2,996 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009, a 1 percent increase from the previous six months and 4 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Iowa foreclosures remain virtually unchanged so far this year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “One major contributing factor to this trend is unemployment which, although rising, is still far below the national average.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7050Indiana foreclosure activity fell in the first six months of 2009 to 24,665 properties with foreclosure filings, a 3 percent decline from the previous six months and 11 percent behind the first half of 2008. RealtyTrac Staff

Indiana foreclosure activity fell in the first six months of 2009 to 24,665 properties with foreclosure filings, a 3 percent decline from the previous six months and 11 percent behind the first half of 2008.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTIndiana foreclosure activity fell in the first six months of 2009 to 24,665 properties with foreclosure filings, a 3 percent decline from the previous six months and 11 percent behind the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity in Indiana was lower over the first six months of 2009 and compared to the same period last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “This is noteworthy considering that unemployment has almost doubled in the state since June 2008 and is above the national average.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7048Illinois had the fourth highest foreclosure total in the nation during the first six months of 2009, reporting 68,932 properties with foreclosure filings during the period. RealtyTrac Staff

Illinois had the fourth highest foreclosure total in the nation during the first six months of 2009, reporting 68,932 properties with foreclosure filings during the period.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTIllinois had the fourth highest foreclosure total in the nation during the first six months of 2009, reporting 68,932 properties with foreclosure filings during the period, a 19 percent increase from the previous six months and 29 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Although down slightly from May to June, foreclosure activity remained elevated in Illinois over the past six months,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The state’s heavy dependence on the floundering manufacturing and construction industries to support the health of its economy continues to plague http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7046Rhode Island reported 3,172 properties with foreclosure filings for the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

Rhode Island reported 3,172 properties with foreclosure filings for the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTRhode Island Foreclosures, Foreclosure Rates, Foreclosure Trends, RealtyTrac, James Saccaciohttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7044Pennsylvania foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009 to 23,864 properties with foreclosure filings, a 3 percent increase from the previous six months and 25 percent above the first half of 2008. RealtyTrac Staff

Pennsylvania foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009 to 23,864 properties with foreclosure filings, a 3 percent increase from the previous six months and 25 percent above the first half of 2008.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTPennsylvania foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009 to 23,864 properties with foreclosure filings, a 3 percent increase from the previous six months and 25 percent above the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosures continued to plague residents of Pennsylvania, as activity rose steadily over the first six months of 2009,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Contributing directly to the growing number of Pennsylvania foreclosures is the state’s high level of unemployment as many residents remain jobless near the end of their unemployment benefit eligibility http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7042Oregon foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009 to 19,053 properties with foreclosure filings, a 56 percent increase from the previous six months and 122 percent above the first half of 2008. RealtyTrac Staff

Oregon foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009 to 19,053 properties with foreclosure filings, a 56 percent increase from the previous six months and 122 percent above the first half of 2008.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTOregon foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009 to 19,053 properties with foreclosure filings, a 56 percent increase from the previous six months and 122 percent above the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Oregon saw a major increase in foreclosure filings across the first half of 2009, though activity slowed significantly between the first and second quarters,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Contributing to The Beaver State’s high number of foreclosures is its growing unemployment rate — which recently hit 12.2 percent — along with a rise in mortgage paymentshttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7040Oklahoma reported 5,609 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

Oklahoma reported 5,609 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTOklahoma reported 5,609 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009, a 13 percent decrease from the previous six months and 27 percent behind the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Although Oklahoma foreclosures spiked in June, they are still down so far this year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The state’s unemployment rate continues to remain well below the national average and its home values have not decreased as far as most states. These factors are definitely driving the overall decline.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7038Foreclosure activity in Ohio dropped during the first six months of 2009 to 58,937 properties with foreclosure filings, a 6 percent decrease from the previous six months.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity in Ohio dropped during the first six months of 2009 to 58,937 properties with foreclosure filings, a 6 percent decrease from the previous six months.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity in Ohio dropped during the first six months of 2009 to 58,937 properties with foreclosure filings, a 6 percent decrease from the previous six months and 15 percent below the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity dropped in Ohio in June, showing improvement at the end of the second quarter and first half of 2009 compared to previous respective timeframes,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7036North Dakota reported 200 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

North Dakota reported 200 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTNorth Dakota reported 200 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009, a 24 percent decrease from the previous six months but 85 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Although North Dakota foreclosures spiked in June, it still holds one of the lowest totals so far this year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “North Dakota continues to report one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country — nearly 5 percent below the national average. This is definitely keeping foreclosures here lower than most states.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7034North Carolina foreclosure activity fell in the first six months of 2009 to 12,642 properties with foreclosure filings during the period, a 26 percent decrease from the previous six months and 38 percent behind the first half of 2008. RealtyTrac Staff

North Carolina foreclosure activity fell in the first six months of 2009 to 12,642 properties with foreclosure filings during the period, a 26 percent decrease from the previous six months and 38 percent behind the first half of 2008.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTNorth Carolina foreclosure activity fell in the first six months of 2009 to 12,642 properties with foreclosure filings during the period, a 26 percent decrease from the previous six months and 38 percent behind the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity decreased significantly in the first half of 2009, though the number of filings within the state began to creep back up in the second quarter,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment within the state, though thought to be improving, ticked back up to 11 percent in June, putting more homeowners in financial http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7032New York foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009 to 24,210 properties with foreclosure filings, an 11 percent increase from the previous six months, but still 19 percent behind the first half of 2008. RealtyTrac Staff

New York foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009 to 24,210 properties with foreclosure filings, an 11 percent increase from the previous six months, but still 19 percent behind the first half of 2008.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTNew York foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009 to 24,210 properties with foreclosure filings, an 11 percent increase from the previous six months, but still 19 percent behind the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity increased steadily in New York over the first half of 2009 as more residents lost jobs and struggled to pay their mortgages,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7030New Mexico reported 2,631 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

New Mexico reported 2,631 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTNew Mexico reported 2,631 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009, a 44 percent increase from the previous six months and 11 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Although New Mexico foreclosures are up from six months ago, the numbers appear to be headed downward in June,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “New Mexico’s unemployment rate remains well below the national average and home sales have begun to pick up a bit. These factors are likely keeping foreclosures here lower than most states.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7028New Jersey foreclosure activity fell in the first six months of 2009 to 23,889 properties with foreclosure filings, a 29 percent decrease from the previous six months and 30 percent behind the first half of 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

New Jersey foreclosure activity fell in the first six months of 2009 to 23,889 properties with foreclosure filings, a 29 percent decrease from the previous six months and 30 percent behind the first half of 2008.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTNew Jersey foreclosure activity fell in the first six months of 2009 to 23,889 properties with foreclosure filings, a 29 percent decrease from the previous six months and 30 percent behind the first half of 2008.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7026New Hampshire reported 4,044 properties with foreclosure filings for the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

New Hampshire reported 4,044 properties with foreclosure filings for the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTNew Hampshire reported 4,044 properties with foreclosure filings for the first six months of 2009, a 5 percent increase from the previous six months and 24 percent ahead of the first half of 2008. “Although New Hampshire foreclosures are up slightly from the end of last year, they appear to be headed downward again during the last few months,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The state’s unemployment rate continues to remain well below the national average and its home prices have not fallen as far as most states. These factors are likely responsible for the recent decline.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7024Texas foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009, reporting 49,144 properties with foreclosure filings during the period, a 6 percent increase from the previous six months, but still 14 percent below the first half of 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Texas foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009, reporting 49,144 properties with foreclosure filings during the period, a 6 percent increase from the previous six months, but still 14 percent below the first half of 2008.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTTexas foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009, reporting 49,144 properties with foreclosure filings during the period, a 6 percent increase from the previous six months but still 14 percent below the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity remained elevated in Texas in June, ending the second quarter and first half of 2009 higher than previous respective timeframes,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment in Texas reached 7.5 percent in June, with the most losses reported in the manufacturing sector, though the state is generally fairing bhttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7022Idaho reported 7,952 properties with foreclosure filings for the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

Idaho reported 7,952 properties with foreclosure filings for the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTIdaho reported 7,952 properties with foreclosure filings for the first six months of 2009, a 46 percent increase from the previous six months and 113 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity in Idaho continued to head upward throughout the first half of 2009, with a major upswing in June,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “One major concern is the state’s unemployment rate, which has climbed steadily since late in 2006, although still below the national average.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7020Hawaii reported 3,603 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

Hawaii reported 3,603 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTHawaii reported 3,603 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009, a 53 percent increase from the previous six months and 297 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity in Hawaii spiked during the first six months of 2009 overall, although June showed an easing in activity,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Tourism, a major economic driver for the state, has taken a major hit during the recession, thus unemployment has nearly doubled in the past year.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7018Wisconsin foreclosure activity soared in the first six months of 2009 to 17,984 properties with foreclosure filings, a 71 percent increase from the previous six months and 50 percent ahead of the first half of 2008. RealtyTrac Staff

Wisconsin foreclosure activity soared in the first six months of 2009 to 17,984 properties with foreclosure filings, a 71 percent increase from the previous six months and 50 percent ahead of the first half of 2008.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTWisconsin foreclosure activity soared in the first six months of 2009 to 17,984 properties with foreclosure filings, a 71 percent increase from the previous six months and 50 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity in Wisconsin increased rapidly throughout the first half of 2009 as the state’s high unemployment rate took its toll on out-of-work homeowners,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Another major contributor to The Badger State’s foreclosure woes was the rise in mortgage payments among homeowners who bought more expensive homes than thehttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7016West Virginia reported 663 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

West Virginia reported 663 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTWest Virginia reported 663 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009, a 112 percent increase from the previous six months and 74 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “West Virginia foreclosures more than doubled so far this year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The state’s unemployment rate remains below the national average, but it has increased nearly five percent since this time last year. Even so, West Virginia has fewer foreclosures than most states right now.” http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7014Washington foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009 to 19,855 properties with foreclosure filings, a 23 percent increase from the previous six months and 43 percent above the first half of 2008. RealtyTrac Staff

Washington foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009 to 19,855 properties with foreclosure filings, a 23 percent increase from the previous six months and 43 percent above the first half of 2008.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTWashington foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009 to 19,855 properties with foreclosure filings, a 23 percent increase from the previous six months and 43 percent above the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosures continued to plague The Evergreen State over the first half of 2009 as activity increased steadily from month to month,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “After many months of increased job losses, the state’s unemployment rate hit 9.3 percent in June, creating a struggle for homeowners trying to make mortgage payments.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7012Foreclosure activity dropped in Virginia during the first six months of 2009 to 28,368 properties with foreclosure filings, a 3 percent decrease from the previous six months. RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure activity dropped in Virginia during the first six months of 2009 to 28,368 properties with foreclosure filings, a 3 percent decrease from the previous six months.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure activity dropped in Virginia during the first six months of 2009 to 28,368 properties with foreclosure filings, a 3 percent decrease from the previous six months, but still 4 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity in Virginia dropped slightly between May and June, ending the first half of 2009 with fewer foreclosure filings than six months earlier,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment within the state remains an issue, though Virginia’s job market is generally fairing better than the rest of the nation.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7010Vermont reported 35 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

Vermont reported 35 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTVermont reported 35 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009, a 56 percent decrease from the previous six months and 43 percent behind the first half of 2008. “Although Vermont foreclosures spiked in June, it still holds the lowest number of foreclosures in the nation so far this year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The state’s unemployment rate continues to remain well below the national average and home prices have not declined as far as most states. These factors are definitely helping to keep foreclosures in Vermont rare.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7008Utah foreclosure activity jumped in the first six months of 2009 to 13,496 properties with foreclosure filings, a 37 percent increase from the previous six months and 88 percent above the first half of 2008. RealtyTrac Staff

Utah foreclosure activity jumped in the first six months of 2009 to 13,496 properties with foreclosure filings, a 37 percent increase from the previous six months and 88 percent above the first half of 2008.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTUtah foreclosure activity jumped in the first six months of 2009 to 13,496 properties with foreclosure filings, a 37 percent increase from the previous six months and 88 percent above the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity soared in Utah in the first half of 2009, climbing steadily on a month-to-month basis,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The state’s unemployment rate remains relatively low at 5.7 percent, but joblessness is climbing, leading some to believe the bottom has not yet been reached and many additional foreclosures will follow.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7006Tennessee foreclosure activity fell in the first six months of 2009 to 20,365 properties with foreclosure filings, a 4 percent decrease from the previous six months and 21 percent behind the first half of 2008. RealtyTrac Staff

Tennessee foreclosure activity fell in the first six months of 2009 to 20,365 properties with foreclosure filings, a 4 percent decrease from the previous six months and 21 percent behind the first half of 2008.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTTennessee foreclosure activity fell in the first six months of 2009 to 20,365 properties with foreclosure filings, a 4 percent decrease from the previous six months and 21 percent behind the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Tennessee saw a welcome decrease in foreclosure filings over the first half of 2009, though activity increased sharply at the tail end of that period,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7002South Dakota reported 256 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

South Dakota reported 256 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTSouth Dakota reported 256 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009, a 5 percent increase from the previous six months and 59 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Although South Dakota foreclosures spiked in June, it still holds one of the lowest foreclosure totals so far this year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “South Dakota continues to report one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country — nearly 5 percent below the national average. This is definitely keeping foreclosures lower here than most states.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=7000South Carolina foreclosure activity jumped in the first six months of 2009 to 13,145 properties with foreclosure filings, a 33 percent increase from the previous six months and 125 percent ahead of the first half of 2008. RealtyTrac Staff

South Carolina foreclosure activity jumped in the first six months of 2009 to 13,145 properties with foreclosure filings, a 33 percent increase from the previous six months and 125 percent ahead of the first half of 2008.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTSouth Carolina foreclosure activity jumped in the first six months of 2009 to 13,145 properties with foreclosure filings, a 33 percent increase from the previous six months and 125 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Though South Carolina foreclosure filings increased significantly in the first half of 2009, activity began to slow in the second quarter,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment within the state currently remains steady at 12.1 percent, which is high enough that concern among residents over growing foreclosure activity is warranted.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=6998Wyoming reported 413 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

Wyoming reported 413 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTWyoming reported 413 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009, a 10 percent decrease from the previous six months but still 43 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Wyoming foreclosures are down slightly so far this year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The state currently holds one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country and had the highest boost in home sales during the first quarter. These factors are definitely helping to keep foreclosures here rare.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=6996Georgia foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009, reporting 56,931 properties with foreclosure filings during the period, an 18 percent increase from the previous six months and 16 percent ahead of the first half of 2008.RealtyTrac Staff

Georgia foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009, reporting 56,931 properties with foreclosure filings during the period, an 18 percent increase from the previous six months and 16 percent ahead of the first half of 2008.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTGeorgia foreclosure activity rose in the first six months of 2009, reporting 56,931 properties with foreclosure filings during the period, an 18 percent increase from the previous six months and 16 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity continued to rise in Georgia in June, ending the second quarter and first half of 2009 higher than in previous respective timeframes,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=6994Foreclosure had the second highest foreclosure total in the nation during the first six months of 2009, reporting 268,064 properties with foreclosure filings, a 7 percent increase from the previous six months.RealtyTrac Staff

Foreclosure had the second highest foreclosure total in the nation during the first six months of 2009, reporting 268,064 properties with foreclosure filings, a 7 percent increase from the previous six months.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTForeclosure had the second highest foreclosure total in the nation during the first six months of 2009, reporting 268,064 properties with foreclosure filings, a 7 percent increase from the previous six months and 42 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity in Florida, though down in the month of June, was still ahead of the previous six month period due in large part to a failing real estate market and an unemployment rate teetering above 10 percent,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac.http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=6992Delaware reported 1,559 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

Delaware reported 1,559 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTDelaware reported 1,559 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009, virtually no change from the previous six months but still 32 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity in Delaware showed little change during the first six months of the year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Home sales throughout the state have picked up every month in the second quarter, which is likely keeping foreclosures in check.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=6990The District of Columbia reported 1,776 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

The District of Columbia reported 1,776 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTThe District of Columbia reported 1,776 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009, a 12 percent decrease from the previous six months and 31 percent below the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Although foreclosure activity in the District for the first half of the year was lower than it was six months ago, activity appears to be picking up again as of June,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Contributing to the recent rise in activity is the District’s unemployment rate, which was above the national average.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=6988Connecticut reported 8,801 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

Connecticut reported 8,801 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTConnecticut reported 8,801 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009, a 17 percent decrease from the previous six months and 31 percent below the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity in Colorado decreased markedly during the first half of 2009, and was down substantially between May and June,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “The state’s unemployment rate is well below the national average and its home prices have not fallen as they have in many other states. These are major contributing factors to the decline in foreclosures whttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=6986Colorado foreclosure activity dropped during the first six months of 2009 to 26,565 properties with foreclosure filings, a 1 percent decrease from the previous six months.RealtyTrac Staff

Colorado foreclosure activity dropped during the first six months of 2009 to 26,565 properties with foreclosure filings, a 1 percent decrease from the previous six months.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTColorado foreclosure activity dropped during the first six months of 2009 to 26,565 properties with foreclosure filings, a 1 percent decrease from the previous six months and 19 percent below the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity in Colorado decreased incrementally during the first six months of this year, but was up for the second quarter and between May and June,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “After reaching its highest recorded unemployment level in more than two decades, the state’s job market appears to be holding steady, an important factor to abatinhttp://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=6984California sustained a formidable lead in total foreclosure activity throughout the first six months of 2009, reporting 391,611 properties with foreclosure filings during the period.RealtyTrac Staff

California sustained a formidable lead in total foreclosure activity throughout the first six months of 2009, reporting 391,611 properties with foreclosure filings during the period.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTCalifornia sustained a formidable lead in total foreclosure activity throughout the first six months of 2009, reporting 391,611 properties with foreclosure filings during the period, a 14 percent increase from the previous six months and almost 15 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Considering that California has the largest population and the most housing units in the country, it is not surprising that it continues to be the state with the most foreclosure activity,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=6982Arkansas reported 8,646 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

Arkansas reported 8,646 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTArkansas reported 8,646 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009, a 9 percent increase from the previous six months and 26 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Arkansas foreclosures increase only slightly so far in 2009,” said James J. Saccacio chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Statistics show that the state’s unemployment rate remains well below the national average and home sales have begun to pick up a bit. These factors are likely keeping foreclosure numbers here relatively steady.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=6980Arizona had the third highest foreclosure total in the nation during the first half of 2009, reporting 89,799 properties with foreclosure filings.RealtyTrac Staff

Arizona had the third highest foreclosure total in the nation during the first half of 2009, reporting 89,799 properties with foreclosure filings.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTArizona had the third highest foreclosure total in the nation during the first half of 2009, reporting 89,799 properties with foreclosure filings, a 13 percent increase from the previous six months and 55 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity in Arizona held steady between May and June, improving over the second quarter of 2009 but remaining above the level seen six months ago,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment is at its highest in 26 years, contributing to the state’s foreclosure concerns.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=6978Alaska reported 1,072 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

Alaska reported 1,072 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTAlaska reported 1,072 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009, an 8 percent decrease from the previous six months but still 18 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity retreated during the first half of 2009 but is still ahead of the same time last year,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Home values appreciated statewide in the first quarter of the year and unemployment has remained below the national average, both of which are contributing factors to keeping foreclosures lower here than most states.”http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=6976Alabama reported 9,657 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.RealtyTrac Staff

Alabama reported 9,657 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009.

0Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMTAlabama reported 9,657 properties with foreclosure filings throughout the first six months of 2009, a 125 percent increase from the previous six months and 180 percent ahead of the first half of 2008, according to the latest RealtyTrac® U.S. Foreclosure Market Report. “Foreclosure activity more than doubled in Alabama during the first half of 2009,” said James J. Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac. “Unemployment is a major contributing factor to the crisis as the state’s jobless rate climbed above the national average.” http://www.realtytrac.com/contentmanagement/library.aspx?channelid=13&itemid=6964The New York State Banking Department and RealtyTrac® released New York county-level foreclosure statistics for the second quarter ending June 30, 2009. New York State Banking Department

The New York State Banking Department and RealtyTrac® released New York county-level foreclosure statistics for the second quarter ending June 30, 2009.

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