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SPRINGFIELD - The number of foreclosure deeds filed in Hampden County increased 62 percent to 107 in May compared with May a year ago as the number of such deeds rose across the state to their highest recorded level. www.bankreopropertydeals.com

Source: Charlotte County Clerk of Circuit Court, recorded May 2008. $125,000 minimum. www.bankreopropertydeals.com

T he more you hear about foreclosures piling up, the more you may be tempted to buy one. There's a lot to consider if you do - but first things first: Finding them. www.bankreopropertydeals.com

From the start of a housing recession that has sent average real estate prices in North County plummeting, some housing analysts said expensive neighborhoods would persevere, dodging steep declines. www.bankreopropertydeals.com

Economist says Southern California home prices likely will continue falling until mid- to late 2009. www.bankreopropertydeals.com

Figures from HousingTracker show asking prices up 6.1% since January. www.bankreopropertydeals.com

SAN DIEGO----Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP today announced that a class action has been commenced on behalf of an institutional investor in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas on behalf of purchasers of Franklin Bank Corp. common stock during the period between April 26, 2007 and May 1, 2008 . www.bankreopropertydeals.com