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The Most Common Title Problems Found During a Real Estate Transaction

Buying or selling a property in Ohio should be an exciting milestone. But behind the scenes, title professionals are quietly doing some of the most important work of the entire transaction — searching public records to make sure the property's ownership history is clean, clear, and free of surprises.  Sometimes, it isn't.  Title problems are more common than …

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How Criminals Target Vacant Properties
Articles Charlene Echerivel

How Criminals Target Vacant Properties

Owning a vacant property presents a unique set of challenges. Whether you recently inherited a family home, purchased an investment lot, or are waiting to sell a secondary residence, an empty property requires careful oversight. Without daily activity, these properties often catch the attention of bad actors looking for an easy opportunity.  Understanding how criminals exploit empty …

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How Property Ownership Gets Stolen (And How to Protect It)
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How Property Ownership Gets Stolen (And How to Protect It)

Most people remember to lock their doors at night to protect the belongings inside their house. Few realize that the house itself can be stolen right out from under them without a single broken window. Property title theft, often called deed fraud, is a severe crime that targets your most valuable asset. Criminals manipulate paperwork to transfer your …

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