According to RealtyTrac's February market report, Virginia's foreclosure filings dropped 15.9% in February from January, and 8.7% from the same month a year ago. Filings include notices of default, auctions, and foreclosu res.

Nationally, filings fell 2% in February from January and gained 6% over filings in February 2009.

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