More than half of the 206 U.S. metropolitan areas with a population of 200,000 or more posted year-over-year increases in foreclosure activity, even while foreclosure activity decreased in nine of the 10 metros with the highest foreclosure rates, according to RealtyTrac Inc.

California, Florida, Nevada and Arizona accounted for all top 20 metro foreclosure rates. Florida led the way, with nine of the top 20 metro foreclosure rates, followed by California with eight, Nevada with two and Arizona with one.

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