Securing Your Home Against Title Fraud: Expert Insights

By Gregg Tepper

I have been married to my wonderful wife Letha for 27 years. We have 3 children: Max, Alexander and Charlotte. I have been a licensed Realtor in the New Orleans area for 17 years and am the Operator of The Tepper Group with Keller Williams Realty in Mandeville. Our team services the entire New Orleans and Baton Rouge metro areas. Our team of partners has over 40 years of experience. We helped 141 families buy, sell or lease in 2022.

In my 17 years as a professional Realtor, I’ve seen many things, but last month, something unprecedented happened – three instances of home title fraud. This alarming trend is becoming more common, though still rare in the grand scheme of fraud. It’s crucial for homeowners, especially those with vacant land, to be aware of this issue. In this post, I’ll explore what home title fraud is, how it works, and what you can do to protect your most valuable asset. See below for links to the sites I mention in the video.

Feel free to watch the full message above or use these timestamps that will direct you to various points in the video:

0:00 — Introduction

0:50 — How common is title fraud?

2:08 — How does title fraud work?

3:12 — What do you do?

6:06 — Wrapping up

Remember, if you have any questions about title theft or real estate in general, please reach out to me by phone or email. I am always happy to be your resource for all of your real estate needs.

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