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Trendspotting for 2007

At the end of each year, some people look back, while others look to the future. There's nothing we can do to change 2006, so let's look forward.

What will 2007 hold for American home buyers?

Read Trendspotting for 2007 on Washingtonpost.com

Title Insurance Premiums Rose With Housing Boom

Kathleen Lynn of the Washingtonpost.com says,

"Of all the confusing and expensive things about buying a house or refinancing a mortgage -- and there are plenty -- title insurance just might take the prize.  Title insurance prices -- and profits -- have unfairly soared because they're based on house prices, which skyrocketed from 2000 to 2005."

Read "Title Insurance Premiums Rose With Housing Boom" to understand the relevance, pricing and neccessity of title insurance.

Scrub That Credit Score

Washington Post Staff Writer Dina Elboghdady says,

"If you're thinking of buying a house, there's one number that's more important than all the others. It's not your salary. It's not your savings account balance. It's not even the price of the house. It's your credit score."

Find out how to increase your credit score with simple suggestions in "Scrub That Credit Score" on Washingtonpost.com