06/11/2026
A woman almost lost land held by her family for 200 years because scammers realized it was a vacant lot and she lived out of state. "Zombie properties," also known as "inherited lots," are prime targets for international crime rings. Read the full story here https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/louisiana-real-estate-scam-fraudulent-deed/
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🏡 Purchase an Enhanced Homeowner’s Title Policy, which provides a legal defense if someone steals your identity to sell your land.
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