The 10 states with the worst foreclosure rates
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The 10 worst states for foreclosures
Foreclosure filings fell by 8.75% nationally from June to July, according to RealtyTrac, a California-based firm that tracks the numbers. However, foreclosures continue to plague several states, including these -- which had the highest foreclosure rates during July. We count down to the worst state for foreclosures.
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10. Foreclosures: Massachusetts
1 in every 1,332 housing units received a foreclosure filing.
- Change in filings from June: Up 20.11%
- Nationally: 1 in every 1,540
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9. Foreclosures: Ohio
1 in every 1,269 housing units received a foreclosure filing.
- Change in filings from June: Down 22.05%
- Nationally: 1 in every 1,540
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8. Foreclosures: Connecticut
1 in every 1,213 housing units received a foreclosure filing.
- Change in filings from June: Up 11.32%
- Nationally: 1 in every 1,540
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7. Foreclosures: South Carolina
1 in every 1,162 housing units received a foreclosure filing.
- Change in filings from June: Down 6.86%
- Nationally: 1 in every 1,540
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6. Foreclosures: Illinois
1 in every 1,125 housing units received a foreclosure filing.
- Change in filings from June: Down 21.51%
- Nationally: 1 in every 1,540
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5. Foreclosures: Florida
1 in every 808 housing units received a foreclosure filing.
- Change in filings from June: Down 4.92%
- Nationally: 1 in every 1,540
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4. Foreclosures: Nevada
1 in every 805 housing units received a foreclosure filing.
- Change in filings from June: Up 15.35%
- Nationally: 1 in every 1,540
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3. Foreclosures: Maryland
1 in every 772 housing units received a foreclosure filing.
- Change in filings from June: Down 16.11%
- Nationally: 1 in every 1,540
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2. Foreclosures: New Jersey
1 in every 610 housing units received a foreclosure filing.
- Change in filings from June: Down 16.3%
- Nationally: 1 in every 1,540
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1. Foreclosures: Delaware
1 in every 570 housing units received a foreclosure filing.
- Change in filings from June: Up 41.37%
- Nationally: 1 in every 1,540
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