Buying a home can be exciting, exhausting and, no matter how smoothly the process may go, one of the most stressful things you can do in life. Not having enough money to adequately finance a purchase makes it all the more daunting. Fortunately, there are first-time homebuyer programs available in every state, making it easier for many people to access the resources they need to buy their new home, and to feel more secure through the whole process.
Keep in mind that first-time homebuyers don’t actually have to be buying their first home. A first-time homebuyer is defined as anyone who hasn’t had an ownership interest in a primary home in the past three years.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) also includes in its list of qualified homebuyers:
• A single parent who has only owned a home with a partner while married
• A displaced homemaker who has only owned a home with a spouse
• Someone who has owned a principal residence not permanently affixed to a permanent foundation
• Someone who has only owned a property that wasn’t in compliance with state, local, or model building codes
Every state has assistance programs available for first-time homebuyers. You can also check out this helpful information on the first-time home buying process and information on qualifying for your first mortgage.
Here are the homebuyer programs that qualified first-time buyers have available to them in the Northeast:
Maine
Thinking of buying a home in the land of lobster and lighthouses? Prices in general lingered below the U.S. median toward mid-year.
Maine home sale prices rose 13.2% from May 2021 to May 2022, according to Redfin, which tracks real estate trends. The median price was $348,600, compared with the national median of $430,700.
Learn about Maine first-time homebuyer programs
New Hampshire
The housing market in the Granite State is hot. From May 2021 to May 2022, home prices rose 15% to an average sale price of $434,500, according to Redfin, a real estate brokerage. And 68% of the homes sold above their list price.
At the same time, the number of houses for sale in New Hampshire plummeted. The inventory dropped by almost 30%. Still, there are good opportunities for the first-time buyer in the state.
Learn about New Hampshire first-time homebuyer programs
Vermont
The Green Mountain State is a nature lover’s paradise with forests, lakes, and mountains. Along with its natural beauty, it’s also the safest state in the country. No wonder then that the housing market has heated up: Home prices have risen 15.3% in the past year (May 2021-May 2022), according to Redfin, a real estate brokerage that analyzes housing market data.
Home buyers can find the Vermont market challenging, since there are 40.8% fewer homes for sale now than there were in 2021. And they go fairly quickly: In 2021, a home was on the market for a median of 56 days. In 2022, the median dropped to 39 days.
Learn about Vermont first-time homebuyer programs
Massachusetts
Glorious New England scenery, a rich history, and diverse cultural and educational opportunities are just some of the things Massachusetts has to offer residents. And the housing market in the state is heating up.
From May 2021 to May 2022, prices rose 10.2%, to a median sale price of $604,900, according to Redfin, a real estate brokerage company that analyzes housing market data across the country. Still, there are plenty of opportunities for the first-time homebuyer in Massachusetts.
Learn about Massachusetts first-time homebuyer programs
Rhode Island
This small state is big on charm: Rhode Island’s miles of coastline offer beautiful beaches and picturesque inlets, and you’ll also find dynamic cities and rural small towns here. There’s a lot for the first-time homebuyer in Rhode Island to get excited about, and this can be a good time to purchase.
The average home value is $429,686, with just a 1.31% increase from April to May 2022. The inventory of available homes is limited, however, and there are currently only 1,067 homes on the market. Houses are selling for $32,700 more than the annual average and 15 days faster.
Learn about Rhode Island first-time homebuyer programs
Connecticut
You’re looking at a competitive market in the Constitution State: The number of homes for sale fell 27% from May 2021 to 2022, according to Redfin, a brokerage that tracks housing trends across the nation.
The median sale price for a home in May 2022 was about $369,000, a 7.5% increase year-over-year. With limited inventory and so much demand, 69% of homes over the past year sold for more than their listing price.
Learn about Connecticut first-time homebuyer programs
New York
The housing market in New York state can be challenging, especially for first-time buyers. Home prices in the Empire State rose 7.8% from May 2021 to May 2022, with the median sale price of $560,200.
The number of homes on the market dropped about 12%, which may explain why houses are selling faster than they were a year ago — 34 days versus 52 days in May 2021. And 46% of homes sold above their listing price.
Learn about New York first-time homebuyer programs
New Jersey
The Garden State saw record real estate sales in some areas in recent years as city dwellers fled to the suburbs and more rural areas amid the pandemic. The market slowed a bit in 2022, with the number of homes for sale in April falling 14.5% year-over-year, yet home prices continued to rise.
In New Jersey, that translates into one of the country’s most expensive markets. The median home sale price rose 9.4% year-over-year in April, to $433,700, according to real estate firm Redfin. Hot spots like Haddonfield, Sea Isle City, and Montclair saw home prices jump 60% or more.
Learn about New Jersey first-time homebuyer programs
Pennsylvania
Thinking of buying a home in Pennsylvania? The average prices are below the country’s, but some pockets are hot.
While home sales prices rose 10.6% from May 2021 to May 2022, to a median of $291,000, Redfin reported, the number of homes for sale dropped by 10.3%. That means you may have to compete to get the home you want, especially in cities like Quakertown (home prices up 47.4% in a year) and Lansdale (up 36.2%).
Learn about Pennsylvania first-time homebuyer programs
The Takeaway
Qualifying first-time homebuyers have many options available to them in the Midwest, including down payment assistance. If you’re looking to buy your first home and aren’t sure how to get started, researching homebuyer programs is a great place to start. Once you know what kind of assistance you may qualify for, it’s a good idea to estimate just how much house you can really afford using a home affordability calculator.
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Home foreclosure rates are on the rise in these states
After September’s short–but sweet–downtick in foreclosure rates, October has reestablished the year-long trend of increased filings. The number of U.S. housing units that went into foreclosure in October 2022 was 32,376, according to the experts at ATTOM Data Solutions. This is a considerable 57% surge from a year ago. However, it is only up roughly 2% from September.
Despite rising inflation and recession fears continuing to make headlines, foreclosure rates are still far below pre-pandemic levels, and likely won’t return to these “normal” levels until mid-2023. So why in such a volatile economy are there fewer foreclosures than in 2019? Mortgage interest rates have been stubbornly hovering around 7% this past month, a sharp contrast to the 3% rate it was at the same time last year.
Americans, young and old, seem to be rejecting the idea of homeownership altogether, instead opting to rent or move in with family. Fewer housing units results in fewer foreclosures. With the national average price of a residence continuing to climb–it’s up about 34% from last year–the decision to forego purchasing a home is hardly a surprise.
Ironically, winter is considered the best season of the year to purchase a home. Due to fewer listings and turbulent weather, the competition is significantly less in the winter months than in the spring. Owners and real estate agents are usually anxious to sell, giving buyers a definite advantage.
Read on for the foreclosure rates in October 2022 – plus the five counties and/or county equivalents with the highest rates within those states.
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As previously noted, foreclosure rates increased minutely compared to last month, but are up significantly compared to last year. Read on for October foreclosure rates for all 50 states — plus the District of Columbia — beginning with the state that had the lowest rate of foreclosure filings per housing unit.
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Ranking in population between Vermont and Alaska, the country’s second-and-third-least populous states, Washington, D.C. had 68 foreclosures in October, a substantial hike compared to September’s 24 foreclosures. With a total of 350,364 housing units, the foreclosure rate of the Nation’s Capital was one in every 5,152 households, putting it in between the states of Maine (#19) and Texas (#20).
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The Mount Rushmore State unsurprisingly nabbed the 50th spot for its October foreclosure rate for the second month in a row. Having 389,921 total housing units, the fifth-least populous state had a foreclosure rate of one in every 48,740 households with eight foreclosures. Only four counties saw foreclosures. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Lake, Meade, Lincoln and Minnehaha.
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In 49th place for population, the Green Mountain State maintained its 49th rank for foreclosure rate as well. Of the state’s 334,318 housing units, seven homes went into foreclosure at a rate of one in every 47,760 households. Only four counties observed foreclosures. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Caledonia, Windsor, Orleans, and Washington.
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Listed as 44th in population, the Treasure State also took the 48th spot. With 27 foreclosures out of 514,803 housing units, its foreclosure rate was one in every 19,067 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Golden Valley, Sheridan, Dawson, and Jefferson.
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The Sunflower State retained its 47th spot from last month, a positive sign after August’s 25th rank. With 1,275,689 homes and a total of 82 housing units going into foreclosure, the 35th most populous state’s foreclosure rate was one in every 15,557 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Haskell, Hodgeman, Edwards, Cherokee, and Clay.
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Ranked 39th in population, the Mountain State earned the 46th spot this month. It has 855,635 housing units, of which 68 went into foreclosure. This means that the foreclosure rate was one in every 12,583 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Hancock, Tyler, Wayne, Marshall, and Cabell.
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With a total of 1,994,323 housing units, the Bluegrass State saw 171 homes go into foreclosure, sustaining its 45th ranking from September. This puts the foreclosure rate for the 26th most populous state at one in every 11,663 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Boyd, Hardin, Franklin, Barren, and Henderson.
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The country’s least populous state claimed the 44th spot for highest foreclosure rate in October, a vast improvement over September’s 27th ranking. With 271,887 housing units, of which 24 went into foreclosure, the Equality State’s foreclosure rate was one in every 11,329 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Converse, Sweetwater, Big Horn, Goshen, and Natrona.
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New Hampshire, the 41st most populous state, ranked 43rd for highest foreclosure rate. The granite state saw 61 of its 638,795 homes go into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 10,472 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Carroll, Cheshire, Hillsborough, Merrimack, and Strafford.
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Sorted as 13th in population, the Evergreen State kept its rank of 42nd for highest foreclosure rate. It has 3,202,241 housing units, of which 319 went into foreclosure, making the state’s foreclosure rate one in every 10,038 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Lewis, Douglas, Skagit, Cowlitz, and Lincoln.
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The Peace Garden State’s foreclosure rate was one in every 9,754 homes. This puts the fourth-least populous state – with 370,642 housing units and 38 foreclosures — in 41st place, a slight increase from last month’s 48th spot. Only four counties saw foreclosures. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Morton, Ward, Burleigh, and Cass.
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Ranked 38th in population, the Gem State earned the 40th spot as 83 of its homes went into foreclosure in October. With 751,859 total housing units, the state’s foreclosure rate was one in every 9,059 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Lewis, Washington, Bonneville, Cassia, and Owyhee.
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The eighth-least populous state took the 39th spot for highest foreclosure rate. A total of 54 homes went into foreclosure out of 483,474 total housing units, making the foreclosure rate for the Ocean State one in every 8,953 households. Only four of the five counties in the state had foreclosures. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Providence, Bristol, Kent, and Washington.
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Listed as 19th in population, the Show-Me State came in 38th for highest rate of foreclosures. Of its 2,786,621 homes, 333 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 8,368 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Buchanan, Mercer, Atchison, Crawford, and Webster.
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The 27th most populous state ranked 37th for highest foreclosure rate. Of the Pacific Wonderland’s 1,813,747 homes, 217 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 8,358 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Crook, Grant, Lake, Baker, and Klamath.
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With 327 foreclosures out of 2,727,726 total housing units, America’s Dairyland and the 20th most populous state had a foreclosure rate of one in every 8,342 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Marquette, Marinette, Douglas, Dodge, and Sauk.
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Sorted as 37th in population, the Cornhusker State ranked 35th with a foreclosure rate of one in every 8,277 homes. With a total 844,278 housing units, the state had 102 foreclosure filings. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Webster, Kearney, Dawes, Morrill, and Polk.
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The Last Frontier saw 44 foreclosures, making the foreclosure rate one in every 7,216 homes. This caused the third-least populous state, with a total of 317,524 housing units, to clinch the 34th spot, a significant drop from last month’s 19th position. Only three boroughs and one census area saw foreclosures. The boroughs and census area with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna, Fairbanks North Star, and Kenai Peninsula.
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Ranked 22nd for most populous state, the Land of 10,000 Lakes took the 33rd spot for highest foreclosure rate. It has 2,485,558 housing units, of which 349 went into foreclosure, making the state’s foreclosure rate one in every 7,122 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Faribault, Waseca, Rice, Sherburne, and Anoka.
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Sorted as 25th in population, the Pelican State took the 32nd spot, a drastic drop from last month’s 22nd ranking. This means that the state had a foreclosure rate of one in every 6,911 households, with 300 homes out of a total of 2,073,200 housing units going into foreclosure. The parishes with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Tangipahoa, St. Martin, Livingston, Iberville, and Bienville.
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The Sooners State claimed the 31st spot, a pleasant downtick from September’s 40th ranking. With housing units totaling 1,746,807, the 28th most populous state saw 260 homes go into foreclosure at a rate of one in every 6,718 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Coal, Woodward, Ellis, Kingfisher, and Nowata.
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The 21st most populous state ranked 30th for highest foreclosure rate. Of the Centennial State’s 2,491,404 housing units, 371 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 6,715 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Kit Carson, Garfield, Park, Pueblo, and Gilpin.
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Ranked 16th in population, the Volunteer State endured 452 foreclosures out of its 3,031,605 housing units. This puts the foreclosure rate at one in every 6,707 homes and in the 29th spot. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Meigs, Lauderdale, Dickson, Hardeman, and Hamblen.
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Listed as 24th in population, the Yellowhammer State came in 28th for highest foreclosure rate. Of its 2,288,330 homes, 348 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 6,576 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Geneva, Crenshaw, Jefferson, Fayette, and Mobile.
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The 12th most populous state ranked 27th for highest foreclosure rate, with 578 homes going into foreclosure. Having 3,618,247 total housing units, the Old Dominion saw a foreclosure rate of one in every 6,260 households. The counties and independent cities with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Martinsville City, Danville City, King and Queen, Caroline, and Lancaster.
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Ranked 34th in population, the Magnolia State experienced 214 foreclosures out of 1,319,945 housing units. This puts the foreclosure rate at one in every 6,168 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Pearl River, Claiborne, Walthall, Warren, and Stone.
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Sorted as 14th in population, the Grand Canyon State withstood 503 foreclosures out of its 3,082,000 housing units. This puts the foreclosure rate at one in every 6,127 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Graham, Cochise, Pinal, Yuma, and Mohave.
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The 36th most populous state claimed the 24th spot for highest foreclosure rate. Of the Land of Enchantment’s 940,859 homes, 155 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 6,070 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Sandoval, Chaves, Eddy, Valencia, and Otero.
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The Paradise of the Pacific, and the 40th most populous state, came in 23rd for highest foreclosure rate. Of its 561,066 homes, 95 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 5,906 households. Only four of the five counties in the state had foreclosures. They were (from highest to lowest): Honolulu, Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui.
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The Beehive State placed 22nd for highest foreclosure rate. Of its 1,151,414 housing units, 199 homes went into foreclosure, making the 30th most populous state’s foreclosure rate one in every 5,786 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Juab, Sevier, Box Elder, Uintah, and Tooele.
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The 15th most populous state ranked 21st for highest foreclosure rate. Of 2,998,537 housing units, 520 went into foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 5,766 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Plymouth, Hampden, Franklin, Bristol, and Hampshire.
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The Lone Star State saw 2,084 foreclosures this month. With a foreclosure rate of one in every 5,561 households, this puts the second-most populous state in the U.S., with 11,589,324 housing units, into the 20th spot. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Liberty, Dallam, Red River, Kaufman, and Martin.
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Ranked 42nd in population, the Pine Tree State placed 19th for highest foreclosure rate. With a total of 739,072 housing units, it saw 145 foreclosures for a foreclosure rate of one in every 5,097 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Penobscot, Aroostook, Kennebec, Washington, and Somerset.
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With 306 of its 1,530,197 homes going into foreclosure, the Land of Steady Habits had the 18th highest foreclosure rate at one in every 5,001 households. In the 29th most populous state, the counties that had the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): New Haven, Litchfield, Fairfield, Windham, and Tolland.
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The Keystone State has the 17th highest foreclosure rate. The fifth-most populous state saw a total of 1,161 housing units out of 5,742,828 homes go into foreclosure, making the state’s foreclosure rate one in every 4,946 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Philadelphia, Delaware, Berks, Bucks, and Wyoming.
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Ranked eighth in population, the Peach State acquired the 16th spot yet again for highest foreclosure rate. Of its 4,410,956 homes, 923 were foreclosed on. This puts the state’s foreclosure rate at one in every 4,779 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Calhoun, Talbot, Marion, Rockdale, and Banks.
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Listed as the 33rd most populous state, the Land of Opportunity took 15th place for highest foreclosure rate in October, a considerable jump from September’s 38th spot. The state has 1,365,265 housing units, of which 287 went into foreclosure, making the state’s latest foreclosure rate one in every 4,757 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Mississippi, Ashley, Jackson, Sharp, and Johnson.
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The third-most populous state in the country has a total of 9,865,350 housing units, of which 2,217 went into foreclosure. The Sunshine State’s foreclosure rate is one in every 4,450 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Wakulla, Liberty, Bradford, Clay, and Gadsden.
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With 2,061 out of a total 8,488,066 housing units going into foreclosure, the Empire State claimed the 13th spot in October. The fourth-most populous state’s foreclosure rate was one in every 4,118 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Greene, St. Lawrence, Putnam, Montgomery, and Orange.
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Ranked 10th in population, the Wolverine State secured the 12th spot with a foreclosure rate of one in every 3,988 homes. With a total of 4,570,173 housing units, the state had 1,146 foreclosure filings. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Ionia, Muskegon, Genesee, Otsego, and Hillsdale.
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The Hawkeye State had the 11th highest foreclosure rate. With 360 housing units out of 1,412,789 homes going into foreclosure, the 31st most populous state’s foreclosure rate was one in every 3,924 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Woodbury, Emmet, Pottawattamie, Winnebago, and Des Moines.
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The country’s most populous state ranked 10th for highest foreclosure rate. Of its 14,392,140 housing units, 3,942 went into foreclosure, making the Golden State’s foreclosure rate one in every 3,651 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Trinity, Lake, Kern, Shasta, and San Bernardino.
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The 17th largest state by population, the Crossroads of America grasped the ninth spot with a foreclosure rate of one in every 3,113 homes. Of its 2,923,175 housing units, 939 homes were foreclosed on in October. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Blackford, Vermillion, Vanderburgh, Porter, and Clark.
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Ranked 18th for most populous state, America in Miniature took eighth place for highest foreclosure rate. With a total of 2,530,844 housing units, of which 816 housing units went into foreclosure, the state’s foreclosure rate was one in every 3,102 households. The counties and independent cities with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Caroline, Charles, Calvert, Baltimore City, and Prince George’s County.
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The ninth-most populous state claimed seventh place for highest foreclosure rate, contrasting unfavorably with last month’s 28th spot. Out of 4,708,710 homes, 1,523 went into foreclosure. This puts the Tar Heel State’s foreclosure rate at one in every 3,092 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Gates, Jones, Camden, Cumberland, and Edgecombe.
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The Buckeye State took sixth place in October with a foreclosure rate of one in every 2,802 homes. With a total of 5,242,524 housing units, the seventh-most populous state had a total of 1,871 filings. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Lake, Seneca, and Stark.
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Ranking 32nd in population, the Silver State took the fifth spot for foreclosure rate. With one in every 2,755 homes going into foreclosure, and a total of 1,281,018 housing units, the state had 465 foreclosure filings. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Clark, Humboldt, Lyon, Washoe, and Douglas.
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With one in every 2,711 homes going into foreclosure, the Palmetto State obtained the fourth ranking. The 23rd most populous state has 2,344,963 housing units and saw 865 foreclosure filings. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Dorchester, Lexington, Jasper, Sumter, and Spartanburg.
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With a foreclosure rate of one in every 2,305 homes, the Garden State placed third once again in the ranking. The 11th most populous state has 3,761,229 housing units, of which 1,632 went into foreclosure. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Cumberland, Gloucester, Sussex, Salem, and Camden.
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The sixth-least populous state in the country, the Small Wonder soared from the seventh spot to the second. With one in every 2,178 homes going into foreclosure and a total 448,735 housing units, the state saw a total of 206 foreclosure filings. With only three counties in the state, the most foreclosures per housing unit were in (from highest to lowest): Kent, Sussex, and New Castle.
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The Land of Lincoln made the top spot for highest foreclosure rate for the third month in a row. Of its 5,426,429 homes, 3,050 went into foreclosure, making the sixth-most populous state’s foreclosure rate one in every 1,779. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): St. Clair, Will, Madison, Henry, and Macoupin.
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Of all 50 states, California had the most foreclosure filings (3,942), and Vermont had the least (7). As for the states with the highest foreclosure rates, Illinois, Delaware, and New Jersey took the top three spots, respectively.
Two regions – The Great Lakes and the Mideast – tied for having the largest presence among the 10 states that ranked the highest for foreclosure rates. The states in the Great Lakes region were (from highest to lowest): Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana. The states in the Mideast region were (from highest to lowest): Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland.
The Plains region had the largest presence among the 10 states that ranked the lowest for foreclosure rates. The states were (from highest to lowest): North Dakota, Kansas, and South Dakota.
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