According to RealtyTrac.com, Florida, Nevada, Maryland, Ohio and Illinois had the highest number of foreclosures in October, 2013. Highlights Per State: The number of foreclosures in the state of Illinois dropped by 36% from previous year. The volume of home sales dropped by 17% from previous month. For the homebuyer outlook, the average sales price of foreclosed properties was $102,250, which is 45% lower than non-distressed homes on the market. The number of foreclosures in the state of Ohio dropped by 34% from previous year. The volume of home sales dropped by 17% from previous month. For the homebuyer outlook, the average sales price of foreclosed properties was $50,000, which is 59% lower than non-distressed homes on the market. The number of foreclosures in the state of Maryland rose by 201% from previous year. The volume of home sales dropped by 15% from previous month. For the homebuyer outlook, the average sales price of foreclosed properties was $160,000, which is 38% lower than non-distressed homes on the market. The number of foreclosures in the state of Nevada dropped by 15% from previous year. The volume of home sales rose by 14% from previous month. For the homebuyer outlook, the average sales price of foreclosed properties was $140,000, which is 16% lower than non-distressed homes on the market. The number of foreclosures in the state of Florida dropped by 6% from previous year. The volume of home sales dropped by 12% from previous month. For the homebuyer outlook, the average sales price of foreclosed properties was $96,000, which is 35% lower than non-distressed homes on the market.

1. #5) Illinois Foreclosures

2. #5) Illinois Foreclosures
In October 2013 the number of foreclosures in the state of Illinois dropped by 36% from previous
year. The volume of home sales dropped by 17% from previous month. For the homebuyer
outlook, the average sales price of foreclosed properties was $102,250, which is 45% lower than
non-distressed homes on the market.
Additional Statistics and Compensating Factors:
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Total Population: 12,745,359
Median Household Income: $55,735
Unemployment Rate: 9.8%
% of Vacant Properties: 9.45%
# of Underwater Mortgages: 20% of 2,214,000 properties
Data Provided By: RealtyTrac.com

3. #4) Ohio Foreclosures

4. #4) Ohio Foreclosures
In October 2013 the number of foreclosures in the state of Ohio dropped by 34% from previous
year. The volume of home sales dropped by 17% from previous month. For the homebuyer
outlook, the average sales price of foreclosed properties was $50,000, which is 59% lower than
non-distressed homes on the market.
Additional Statistics and Compensating Factors:
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Total Population: 11,512,431
Median Household Income: $47,358
Unemployment Rate: 7.50%
% of Vacant Properties: 10.87%
# of Underwater Mortgages: 18.8% of 2,139,000 properties
Data Provided By: RealtyTrac.com

5. #3) Maryland Foreclosures

6. #3) Maryland Foreclosures
In October 2013 the number of foreclosures in the state of Maryland rose by 201% from previous
year. The volume of home sales dropped by 15% from previous month. For the homebuyer
outlook, the average sales price of foreclosed properties was $160,000, which is 38% lower than
non-distressed homes on the market.
Additional Statistics and Compensating Factors:
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Total Population: 5,696,423
Median Household Income: $170,647
Unemployment Rate: 7.50%
% of Vacant Properties: 9.93%
# of Underwater Mortgages: 17.3% of 1,361,000 properties
Data Provided By: RealtyTrac.com

7. #2) Nevada Foreclosures

8. #2) Nevada Foreclosures
In October 2013 the number of foreclosures in the state of Nevada dropped by 15% from
previous year. The volume of home sales rose by 14% from previous month. For the homebuyer
outlook, the average sales price of foreclosed properties was $140,000, which is 16% lower than
non-distressed homes on the market.
Additional Statistics and Compensating Factors:
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Total Population: 2,633,331
Median Household Income: $55,726
Unemployment Rate: 9.90%
% of Vacant Properties: 14.11%
# of Underwater Mortgages: 36.4% of 542,000 properties
Data Provided By: RealtyTrac.com

9. #1) Florida Foreclosures

10. #1) Florida Foreclosures
In October 2013 the number of foreclosures in the state of Florida dropped by 6% from previous
year. The volume of home sales dropped by 12% from previous month. For the homebuyer
outlook, the average sales price of foreclosed properties was $96,000, which is 35% lower than
non-distressed homes on the market.
Additional Statistics and Compensating Factors:
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Total Population: 18,511,620
Median Household Income: $47,661
Unemployment Rate: 7.40%
% of Vacant Properties: 19.30%
# of Underwater Mortgages: 31.5% of 4,125,000 properties
Data Provided By: RealtyTrac.com