Deed fraud and identity theft often go hand-in-hand, so it’s important to guard your Social Security number, identification ...

The 67-year-old homeowner had never met them. The case is just one example involving quitclaim deed fraud, which the FBI says is on the rise.

Key issues relating to community property (and quasi-community property) that counsel should consider when preparing an estate plan for married clients and clients who are registered domestic partners ...

Launched on 1 April this year, the South African electronic deeds registration system (eDRS) be rolled out in a phased approach over the next five years, modernising property registration in the ...

If you’re planning to buy a home with your partner, be sure you understand the laws in your state before you sign — or don’t sign — for a mortgage.

As tenants in common (or 'joint owners' in Scotland), you each own a separate share of the property. These shares don't have to be equal size - for example, you might own 50% of the property while ...

Several counties in the Houston region do offer property fraud alert systems, creating a crucial line of defense for ...

Here’s what to know and how to protect yourself. What is a quitclaim deed? A deed is a legal document used to transfer ownership of a property from one party to another, but not all deeds are the same ...

A deed of reconveyance clears the title to your home when you pay off your mortgage. But it has to be filed correctly. Here's ...

Fraud and forgeries are on the rise in Florida. Forged deeds and mortgages are one of the biggest concerns when reviewing a ...

“He’s taking advantage of them. I hope they get him.” Abril Gutierrez, right, and her brother Brian say they were shocked to hear about property deed scams in the Trinity Gardens neighborhood.