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Deed Theft News: Brooklyn Case Shows Why Facts Matter
It’s called deed theft, title fraud, house stealing, or title piracy. At its simplest, it involves the recording of a deed or other property document that appears to transfer ownership without the true owner’s permission. In some cases, criminals...
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Read moreStonewalled: Insurance Denied for Massachusetts Homeowners’ Boundary Land
The Massachusetts courts recently said something deed holders should know. The case could impact other states in addition to Massachusetts, depending on how their laws appear on the books. Last month, the Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled that Old...
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Read moreIn Indiana, Sidelined Borrowers Turn to High-Risk Mortgage Alternatives
Over the last twenty years, there’s been a shift in home financing in Indiana. Tens of thousands of deed seekers have bought properties on installment contracts. Also called land contracts or contracts for deed, these alternative financing agreements...
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Read moreRead and Keep This Info: A Deed Holder’s Disaster Preparation and Recovery Guide
The scout’s motto works well for the homeowner. Be prepared. Know where you can receive the kinds of services and support that enable deed holders to rebound after a disaster. You might like to bookmark this page for future reference. You might also...
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Read moreElements of a Deed: What Is Consideration?
Consideration is the legal term used to describe the money or other thing of value exchanged for the title to a home in a real estate sale. A legally valid contract must have mutual consideration. That is, something that has value must be exchanged...
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Read moreReal Estate Investment Apps Are Targeting Nervous First-Time Investors
TikTok and YouTube influencer “Jackie The Happy Investor” has launched an app by the same name. The online tool promises to help small investors analyze potential investment properties like a pro. Users can assess homes, examine comparable properties...
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