1H-2009 saw 1.5 million homes start the foreclosure process

According to CNN, during the first half of 2009 1.5 million homes began the trek down the foreclosure process---representing 1 in every 89 households.

CNN which used data provided by realtyTrac broke down the data to show the 10 states where the most mortgage foreclosure activity is taking place. Here's the data:

1. Nevada 1 in every 16 houses in foreclosure
2. Arizona 1 in every 30
3. Florida 1 in every 33
4. California 1 in 34 houses
5. Utah 1 in 69
6. Georgia 1 in 70
7. Michigan 1 in 74
8. Illinois 1 in 76
9. Idaho 1 in 79
10. Colorado 1 in 80
11. Ohio 1 in every 86