Home foreclosure filings up more than 100 percent in Seattle area

Home foreclosure filings in the greater Seattle area increased 115 percent in July compared to the same period last year, according to data released Thursday.

Filings in Washington state were up 94 percent from July of this year compared to the same month last year, according to RealtyTrac. The online service tracks foreclosure filings, which are default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions. In King County, such filings were up 148 percent compared to July of last year…

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