“Title Pirates” Target Vacant Land in Fraud Trend
Vacant land is the top target for title fraud, as scammers forge deeds to sell properties they don’t own. New alerts and safeguards aim to curb the trend.
High Court Upholds Floorplans ‘Fair Use’ Ruling
The Supreme Court declined to hear a floorplans copyright case, upholding a ruling that found their use in listings is fair use, ending seven years of litigation.
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