Foreclosure filings are soaring in Maryland, whilethe tsunami is easing in Virginia.

The rate of filings in Maryland has surged into the top 10 nationwide, with the number jumping 84 percent in November compared with a year ago. In tony Montgomery County, filings doubled to almost 1,000 last month, and Prince George’s County posted more than 2,000 filings — about one-third of the state’s total.

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