1) The document analyzes the impact of foreclosures in the Codman Square neighborhood of Boston between 2007-2009. It found 128 foreclosure deeds in 2007, rising to 277 in 2008 before declining to 172 in 2009. 2) While foreclosure deeds declined after 2008, foreclosure petitions increased, indicating families remained at risk of losing their homes. Over a third of foreclosed properties in 2009 remained unsold. 3) The analysis identified certain streets as "fragile" where over 25% of the housing stock had faced foreclosure, and these streets showed signs of decline and needed specialized support.

1. FORECLOSED NEIGHBORHOODS AND FRAGILE STREETS Codman Square and the National Crisis

5. State, City, and Local Foreclosure Deeds (A foreclosure deed is the final stage in the foreclosure process.) Number of Foreclosure Deeds per Year 2007 2008 2009 Massachusetts 7653 12,430 9269 Boston 703 1215 776 Dorchester 348 628 358 Codman Square Service Area 128 277 172

6. How many foreclosures have occurred in Codman Square? 2007: 128 foreclosure deeds 2008: 277 foreclosure deeds 2009: 172 foreclosure deeds

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