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South Florida tops nation in “zombie” foreclosures

Abandoned home in Lee County
Abandoned home in Lee County

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The region is still inundated with dilapidated homes, with 14,600 so-called “zombie” foreclosures lingering in the tri-county area, the Palm Beach Post reported, citing RealtyTrac figures. Foreclosed properties ignored by both lenders and borrowers are considered “zombies.” South Florida has more of the abandoned residences than any other large metro area in the nation.

Florida has a whopping 54,900 zombie foreclosures. The state with the second-highest concentration of such properties, Illinois, only had 15,510. [Palm Beach Post] — Eric Kalis

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