When a property has a clear title, that means the title is free from liens or other claims that could call its ownership into question. If you're buying a home with a mortgage, your lender will ...

While many scams are focused on collecting money or information through fake websites and suspicious emails, others involve a much larger target: property. Officials have recently been warning both ...

In the digital age, securing your home title has become a crucial step in protecting your property from fraud. However, before you decide to lock your home title, it’s essential to understand the ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — After years of payments, your home is often your biggest asset with thousands of dollars in equity built up over decades. For some homeowners, protecting that asset goes beyond ...

Ads for Home Title Lock feature a former FBI agent, convicted felon, or prominent politician warning about “a serious cyberthreat and growing problem” called “home title theft.” The company’s ...

The ads are pretty frightening. They claim a crook could steal your home with nothing but a bit of paperwork. “You don’t check your home title every 24 hours. That’s all the time criminals need to ...