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More than half of US metros post higher foreclosure activity

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July 26, 2012, 6:30 am PST

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More than half of US metros post higher foreclosure activity By Kerri Ann Panchuk
Foreclosure activity in the first half of 2012 picked up in 125 of the 212 U.S. metros surveyed by RealtyTrac in the research firm's latest Foreclosure Market Report.
Despite foreclosure increases in many markets, 129 metros still experienced year-over-year declines in foreclosure activity, according to the Irvine, Calif-based real estate research firm.>> Read More Housing Wire

 

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Dan Hopper
Dan Hopper - Gold Way RE - Westminster, CO
Colorado Broker / Referral Services

Yes, Bill .... foreclosure notices have picked up in our Metro area of Denver, in 3 counties over last year at this same time.  But we predicted that would happen, last December.  With all of the communication with distressed homeowners 5-6 months ago... so many were 4-10 months behind without any notices received.  So, you knew the banks were going to let loose soon.... and they are!!

Jul 25, 2012 11:41 PM