Current Real Estate Fraud Schemes: A Consumer Overview

Real estate fraud is growing in the United States. There are two main types of fraud: title theft, where criminals impersonate property owners and transfer titles to themselves or third-party accomplices, and wire fraud, in which criminals steal funds during real estate transactions. Be on the looko

Home Title Theft: Selling Property for a Steal—Literally

Fraudulent property sales are a growing problem nationwide. With home title theft, criminals work in two ways. They either commit a fraudulent title transfer of a property to an alias name or a third party, or they commit identity theft (by creating fake IDs and documents) of the actual owner and th

Foam Insulation: Is It a Risk to Your Home?

Foam insulation injected into walls, roof rafters, and floor joists has been praised for its excellent insulation properties. However, home inspectors and mortgage lenders are raising concerns about hidden damage that could be caused by improper insulation.  An airtight seal with foam insulation Bat