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Friday, November 2, 2007

Detailed Foreclosure Map

RealtyTrac: FORECLOSURE ACTIVITY UP 30 PERCENT IN THIRD QUARTER

This link has a detailed foreclosure map that's worth a peek.

See Also:
Subprime Loans Outstanding Map
Subprime "Crisis" Maps
Posted by Stagflationary Mark at 1:51 AM
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