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Deed theft is the deliberate and wrongful transfer of real estate. It’s not particularly common across the country. But in areas where property values have shot up, it’s a growing trend. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is one area of concern. Last year,…
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Passage From Deed to Deed: Rocket Mortgage® Now Offers Bridge Loans
Need to sell your home? Homes aren’t selling as quickly as they used to. But a bridge loan might provide some help with your buying-while-you-sell experience. This is the message from Rocket Mortgage®, which will now let you buy your…
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The Amazon of Housing? Opendoor Styles Itself as Ecommerce for Homes
Eric Jackson, a hedge fund manager who founded EMJ Capital, is an activist shareholder in the real estate tech company Opendoor. On social media, Jackson uses the hashtag #OPENArmy to draw attention to the company. Jackson has also targeted the…
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House-Proud: New Research Links Homeownership to Mental Wellness
More than two in every 10 adults in the United States live with mental illnesses. More than 8% of our population is dealing with a major depressive disorder. Since the pandemic took hold, mental health issues have shown a trend…
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What’s Next (And Do We Need It)? Real Estate AI Specialist Certification
At Deeds.com, we’ve been tracking the impact of artificial intelligence on the real estate industry for quite some time now. The Colibri Real Estate company is the latest to make its mark at this nexus. It’s rolling out a new…
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Politically Connected Broker Pushed Senior Into Reverse Mortgage, Says Lawsuit
A current member of the Council of Calistoga, California, who is also a broker, faces a hearing this month. A lawsuit accuses Councilmember Scott Cooper, along with his company, of exploiting an elder financially.
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Only My Name Is on the Deed. Will My Spouse Inherit It?
If you share a home, you might figure your marriage means the home deed will belong to your spouse when you pass away. And if you own the home jointly with survivorship rights, then yes, your home will go to…
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Home Building or Repairs: How to Fight Construction Fraud or an Unfair Lien
Residential construction fraud can include contractors not finishing paid-for work; fraudulent invoicing for work not done; manipulative bidding; malicious liens; or false statements about their credentials, or about whether (or how much) work is required. For an example of the…
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Federal Reserve Poised to Start Rate Cuts: What’s Next for Mortgages?
Mortgage rates are dipping down in advance of the Federal Reserve’s discussion of rate cuts this week. Freddie Mac shows the average rate on 30-year, fixed-rate home loans is just about 6.3% as of mid-September, down from 7% at the…
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On the Deed: Mental Wellness and Capacity to Transfer Real Estate
Capacity to exercise the rights of a deed holder can mean different things for adult homeowners. Perhaps an owner is experiencing age-related cognitive decline. Or perhaps mental health issues are impacting the ability of a deed holder to make decisions…
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Should We Name Our Adult Child on the Deed, So Probate and Title Transfer Aren’t Needed Later?
Would it make it easy on you and your adult child to put the child’s name on the deed to the home you’re buying? Especially if you’re an older adult, it might seem to make perfect sense. But the answer…
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Easement Talk: Frequently Asked Questions About Driveways and Deeds
An easement is physical access to property, in legally recognizable form. Most everyone has seen a shared driveway. This typically involves an easement. With an easement of this kind, each owner needs to use the same part of the property,…
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Buyers: Don’t Forget to Include Homeowners’ Insurance in Your Budget
The rising cost of home insurance is “where climate change meets the average American’s pocketbook.” —Forrest Bennett, Oklahoma legislator and insurance agent, as quoted in The New York Times If you’re like many home buyers, you’ll be glad to be…
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Should I Remove My Deceased Spouse’s Name From Our Deed?
You probably don’t have to. That said, the best answer to your question should take into account the way your deed was vested, and whether a lawyer recommends that you carry out a formal name removal for a specific reason.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deed Fraud
It’s the future! It’s a bubble! AI is the talk of every town, with just about everyone weighing in. Love it or hate it, artificial intelligence has captivated our attention. It’s jumped to the forefront of corporate priorities in just…
