NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The number of foreclosures soared in 2007, with 405,000 households losing their home, according to a report released Tuesday. Total foreclosure filings soared 97% in December alone compared with December of 2006, according to RealtyTrac. For the year, total filings - which include default notices, auction sale notices and bank repossessions - grew 75%. from CNNMoney.com and RealtyTrac Report.
