New data identify which U.S. counties face the steepest financial pressure.

The stigma against buying a foreclosed property eroded in recent years with buyer interest in foreclosure acquisitions tripling over the past two and a half years, Realtor.com said Wednesday.

Foreclosures are surging in key pockets of the US housing market. A Realtor.com analysis identified 10 cities where foreclosures are seeing the biggest jump. Overall, foreclosures have surged 13% in ...