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June Foreclosures Jump 53%

One in 501 US households hit with filings last month as crisis rolls on

By the Associated Press

Posted Jul 10, 2008 7:19 AM CDT

(AP) – The number of homeowners stung by the rout in the US housing market jumped last month as foreclosure filings grew by 53% over June a year ago, according to data released today. One in every 501 US households was hit with a foreclosure filing last month.

Nationwide, 252,363 homeowners received a foreclosure-related notice in June, up  from a year ago, but down 3% from May, RealtyTrac said. Nevada, California, Arizona, Florida, and Michigan continued to have the highest foreclosure rates. More than 71,000 properties were repossessed by lenders nationwide in June.

  (Andy Fowle)
A foreclosure sign stands outside a home in Denver.
A foreclosure sign stands outside a home in Denver.   (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
A home is advertised for sale at a foreclosure auction in Pasadena, Calif.
A home is advertised for sale at a foreclosure auction in Pasadena, Calif.   (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
A bank owned home is seen for sale in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, July 2, 2008.
A bank owned home is seen for sale in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, July 2, 2008.   (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
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