Avast, Mateys: ‘Title Pirates’ Wreak Havoc on Closings

Forged deeds, driver’s licenses, titles, etc., continue to grow as real estate-theft scams, in part because the tactic often works and, when it does, nets a criminal hundreds or thousands of dollars in fake real estate sales. They even have a name now: Title Pirates.

Seller: ‘Can We Get Out of the Deal to Sell Our Home?’

It isn’t always a simple answer. A contract may offer advice, but buyers can sue for “specific performance.” And it’s not just the house – agents representing the buyer and/or seller may also deserve compensation.

Solar Panels – Questions to Ask Before Contract

If a seller’s home has solar panels, they should research how those panels could impact their transaction before going under contract.

Agents Must Send Copies of Escrow Checks – Right?

In a nutshell: Unless a contract states that a copy of an escrow deposit must be sent to the seller, a buyer or their agent has no legal obligation to do so.