Many people are surprised to learn that criminals sometimes attempt to steal property ownership through forged deeds — a crime commonly referred to as deed fraud or home title theft. In some situations, the scammer attempts to transfer ownership of the property into their own name. In others, they use fraudulent documents to take out loans against the property, sell the property, or even rent it out without the true owner’s knowledge. As an attorney-owned title agency, Clov

Spring is one of the busiest seasons for real estate transactions. With higher transaction volumes, even minor title issues can cause...

If you are a real estate agent, a real estate investor, or someone shopping for a new home, you should be aware of a fraud scheme...