When a property has a clear title, that means the title is free from liens or other claims that could call its ownership into question. If you're buying a home with a mortgage, your lender will ...

While many scams are focused on collecting money or information through fake websites and suspicious emails, others involve a much larger target: property. Officials have recently been warning both ...

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...

Home sweet home is a sentiment many of us cherish. Yet, imagine brewing your morning coffee only to discover that your beloved abode isn't yours anymore. No, we're not scripting a new "Twilight Zone" ...

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 ...

In the digital age, securing your home title has become a crucial step in protecting your property from fraud. However, before you decide to lock your home title, it’s essential to understand the ...

Homeowners need to be aware of house title theft, a type of fraud that threatens an individual’s ownership of their home. Property fraud in general is a costly problem. The FBI reports that in 2024, ...

In December, HousingWire spoke to Flueid about the concept of instant title and why it is a misnomer for mortgage lenders. As a follow-up, HousingWire sat down with Peter Richter, co-founder and ...

When most people think of home theft, they picture a burglar breaking into a house through a window or door. However, there’s another form of home theft that is on the rise and often goes undetected: ...