RealtyTrac Real Estate Press Coverage

Maui's foreclosure rate surpassed the national level in September and activity on Maui and Kauai overtook the nation during the third quarter, according to data released today from RealtyTrac.0Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMTMaui's foreclosure rate surpassed the national level in September and activity on Maui and Kauai overtook the nation during the third quarter, according to data released today from RealtyTrac.

Despite concerted government-led and lender-supported efforts to prevent foreclosures, the number of filings hit a record high in the third quarter, according to RealtyTrac.0Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMTDespite concerted government-led and lender-supported efforts to prevent foreclosures, the number of filings hit a record high in the third quarter, according to RealtyTrac.

Long Island's foreclosure-related filings for the third quarter shot up more than the national average compared to the same period last year, according to RealtyTrac, an online market for foreclosed homes.0Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMTLong Island's foreclosure-related filings for the third quarter shot up more than the national average compared to the same period last year, according to RealtyTrac, an online market for foreclosed homes.

Foreclosure filings were reported on 937,840 properties in the third quarter, an increase of nearly 23% from the third quarter of 2008, according to a report today by RealtyTrac. 0Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMTForeclosure filings were reported on 937,840 properties in the third quarter, an increase of nearly 23% from the third quarter of 2008, according to a report today by RealtyTrac.

The number of homes entering foreclosure increased 2 percent nationally from the second to third quarter but fell 6 percent in Florida, according to RealtyTrac.0Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMTThe number of homes entering foreclosure increased 2 percent nationally from the second to third quarter but fell 6 percent in Florida, according to RealtyTrac.

U.S. foreclosure filings climbed to a record in the third quarter as lenders seized more properties from delinquent borrowers, according to RealtyTrac Inc. 0Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMTU.S. foreclosure filings climbed to a record in the third quarter as lenders seized more properties from delinquent borrowers, according to RealtyTrac Inc.

Lenders filed initial court documents last month against 7,174 Illinois homeowners whose mortgages were delinquent, according to data scheduled to be released Thursday by RealtyTrac.0Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMTLenders filed initial court documents last month against 7,174 Illinois homeowners whose mortgages were delinquent, according to data scheduled to be released Thursday by RealtyTrac.

Daren Blomquist, a RealtyTrac spokesman, said California is the first among the leading foreclosure states to see a significant year-over-year decline in foreclosure filings of more than 9 percent. 0Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMTDaren Blomquist, a RealtyTrac spokesman, said California is the first among the leading foreclosure states to see a significant year-over-year decline in foreclosure filings of more than 9 percent.

Residential foreclosure activity declined last month in Nevada and Las Vegas -- but these markets continued to lead the nation in RealtyTrac's foreclosure lists.0Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMTResidential foreclosure activity declined last month in Nevada and Las Vegas -- but these markets continued to lead the nation in RealtyTrac's foreclosure lists.

RealtyTrac counted 358,471 foreclosure filings nationally, which can range from default notices to bank repossessions. 0Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMTRealtyTrac counted 358,471 foreclosure filings nationally, which can range from default notices to bank repossessions. That is down less than 1 percent from July. Filings were up 18 percent from August 2008. RealtyTrac, a private firm, says its data cover more than 90 percent of U.S. households.

RealtyTrac is reporting a 22-percent year-to-year increase in foreclosures in Illinois during August. The state remains in the top 10 nationally.0Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMTRealtyTrac is reporting a 22-percent year-to-year increase in foreclosures in Illinois during August. The state remains in the top 10 nationally.

A total of 358,471 properties received a default or auction notice or were seized last month, according to data provider RealtyTrac Inc.0Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMTForeclosure filings in the U.S. exceeded 300,000 for the sixth straight month as job losses that boosted the unemployment rate to a 26-year high left many homeowners unable to keep up with their mortgage payments. A total of 358,471 properties received a default or auction notice or were seized last month, according to data provider RealtyTrac Inc.

California-based RealtyTrac reported the 4,563 home repossessions in Nevada in July were the most in the state’s history and pushed overall filings up 4 percent compared with June.0Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMTCalifornia-based RealtyTrac reported the 4,563 home repossessions in Nevada in July were the most in the state’s history and pushed overall filings up 4 percent compared with June.

Home foreclosure filings in New Jersey increased more than 21 percent during the first half of this year compared with last year.0Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMTHome foreclosure filings in New Jersey increased more than 21 percent during the first half of this year compared with last year.

RealtyTrac counted 360,149 foreclosure filings nationally, which can range from default notices to bank repossessions. That was up 7 percent from June and 32 percent from July 2008.0Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMTRealtyTrac counted 360,149 foreclosure filings nationally, which can range from default notices to bank repossessions. That was up 7 percent from June and 32 percent from July 2008. RealtyTrac, a private firm, says its data include more than 90 percent of U.S. households.

RealtyTrac will report Thursday that a record 360,149 homeowners received a foreclosure filing in July, up 7 percent from the previous month and up 32 percent from a year ago.0Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMTRealtyTrac will report Thursday that a record 360,149 homeowners received a foreclosure filing in July, up 7 percent from the previous month and up 32 percent from a year ago.

"Although Orlando — and Florida — still have a high foreclosure rate, it's not as high as it was," said Daren Blomquist, RealtyTrac spokesman.0Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMTOrlando's pool of foreclosures swelled in July, and yet the city dropped in a nationwide ranking of foreclosure-prone metro areas because other cities were hit even harder, according to a report released today by the research firm RealtyTrac Inc.

July foreclosure statistics provided on Wednesday by California's RealtyTrac Inc. provided few signs that things are slowing down.0Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMTJuly foreclosure statistics provided on Wednesday by California's RealtyTrac Inc. provided few signs that things are slowing down.

A record 990 Hawaii homes were foreclosed upon in July, a 332 percent increase over a year ago, according to the RealtyTrac.0Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMTA record 990 Hawaii homes were foreclosed upon in July, a 332 percent increase over a year ago, according to the RealtyTrac.

Home foreclosure filings in the greater Seattle area increased 115 percent in July compared to the same period last year, according to RealtyTrac.0Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMTHome foreclosure filings in the greater Seattle area increased 115 percent in July compared to the same period last year, according to RealtyTrac.