Why are Roswell foreclosures rising when Alpharetta foreclosures are declining?

Verified foreclosure data comparing Roswell and Alpharetta side by side isn't available on this site, so no explanation should be built on a headline claiming one is rising while the other falls. When two nearby markets appear to move in opposite directions, it's usually because one report counts new filings and the other counts completed sales, or the two figures span different time periods. Foreclosure filings for both Roswell and Alpharetta run through the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court, which is the reliable source for a current, accurate count. Joel Boss can speak to what he's actually seeing in either market if you want a grounded, current read instead.