When it comes to real estate, “deed” and “title” are often used interchangeably. But they actually refer to two very different things. Understanding the distinction isn’t just helpful, it’s essential.

A lawsuit claiming fraud by a city of Boston employee perpetrated against her 89-year-old great-uncle who suffers from dementia, a case well chronicled by many media outlets, represents an example of ...

Deed and title fraud may be a big issue in your neck of the woods. The vast majority of experts in that region of the country ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Home title fraud has become a hot topic in recent months, with a wave of alarming TV commercials warning homeowners of the growing threat. The idea that someone could steal ...

Art Pfizenmayer with Home Title Lock says that home title theft and deed fraud are a growing epidemic in the United States. He stopped by Studio 512 to talk about how consumers can protect themselves.

It's likely your biggest investment. You buy a home, and when you get that deed, you assume it's safely yours. But sometimes, it's not so safe. Capital Bridge Partners Daniel Rabb and Ken Wei held the ...

Criminals who commit home title theft try to take ownership of someone's home under false pretenses. Title thieves may forge signatures or pressure homeowners to sign over their title. Protect ...

The FBI said 11,500 people lost a total of $350 million to real-estate scams in 2021, up 64% from 2020. Home-title theft, in which fraudsters pose as property owners to sell real estate, can be ...