Foreclosures dropped in the U.S. according to a report released by CoreLogic. As further proof the housing market continues to make significant strides in recovery, foreclosures fell by 65,000 in July. The number of completed foreclosures averaged around 49,000, down 4,000 from June 2013. As the year comes to an end, home prices and sales are continuing to increase while foreclosures are slowing. More here