. >> when we look at midwestearn markets in general, there is strong long-term demographics that don't bode well for the long-run health of many of those markets as opposed to the coastal sun belt western kinds of markets where there is a lot more. >> reporter: detroit is riddled with foreclosures and the nation as a whole saw foreclosures drop from a year ago according to core logic and judges are not involved in the foreclosure process in michigan, unlike in so-called judicial states where they have slowed the process dramatically. the top ten list and housing market in general are becoming increasingly volatile. rising home prices, rising mortgage rates and uncertainty here in washington over the debt limit and the budget deal have and continue to take a toll. for nightly business report, i'm diana olick in washington. >> to read more about the top turn around towns, go to our website. >> just ahead, something really scary and not good for your sweet tooth or wallet but first a look at commodities, currencies, treasuries on this halloween day. >>> a few weeks ago we gave you the est