Foreclosures grew at lower rates in Q3 2008

Dane County and Wisconsin foreclosures are up by 47% and 24% respectively on a year-to-date basis through the month of September.

However, foreclosure growth rates showed some signs of moderation during the third quarter of 2008 (July through September):

• Dane County: Q3 2008 foreclosures increased by 18% from Q3 2007.
• All of Wisconsin: Increased by 6%.
• Milwaukee County: Decreased by 3%.

Thanks to Russ Kashian, Andy Lewis and Ryan Wade for allowing us to publish their data. You can view the results of their research for 71 Wisconsin counties on the economic trends page at DaneCountyMarket.com.