Can someone sell my house without me knowing?
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Can someone sell my house without me knowing?
A person who has legal title to a property can sell that property. If there is more than one person holding legal title, each owner will generally need to consent to the sale, as their signature will be required on any land transfer documents.
Can someone really steal your home title?
Although title theft isn’t real, a forged deed or mortgage can have a very real — often devastating — impact on the owner. Since the forger’s name will appear on the land records, the forger can sometimes deceive a third party into “buying” the property or a lender to take a “mortgage” of the nonexistent title.
Can someone steal the title to your home?
Home title fraud occurs when someone obtains the title of your property—usually by stealing your identity—to change ownership on your property title from your name to theirs. The fraudster can then secure as many loans as possible using your equity as collateral.
How do I know if I have owner’s title insurance?
To check, ask the real estate agent or office that closed the deal on your transaction if you are indeed covered with title insurance. They will provide you with the contact information of the title insurance company and you can call them to ask for a copy of the title insurance policy.
