Imagine waking up one day to find your name erased from your deed — or worse, your home sold out from under you. Deed theft, also known as title fraud, is a real and rising threat, with crooks forging ...

It's likely your biggest investment. You buy a home, and when you get that deed, you assume it's safely yours. But sometimes, ...

You think the place you bought is yours. But for less than $50, someone can file a forged document declaring you sold the property to them. In a matter of days, that bogus owner’s name will replace ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A group of county recorders has a warning when it comes to the property you own. They contacted On Your Side, so you’ll know what to do if offered a copy of your deed. The ...

When it comes to real estate, “deed” and “title” are often used interchangeably. But they actually refer to two very different things. Understanding the distinction isn’t just helpful, it’s essential.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — "How is this possible?" That is a good question to ask. Especially when you've been paying a mortgage on your home for years and just found out that someone bought your house, and ...

I spend a lot of time in the Lake County Government Center. I prepare and record a lot of deeds, so I’m on a first name basis with the folks in the recorder's, auditor's and assessor’s offices. While ...

A deed of reconveyance is a legal document that's recorded with your local government when you pay off your home loan. Deeds of reconveyance are used in states that secure home loans with deeds of ...