From the Sherman & Phalen team
Fraud Prevention
A stranger can’t move into your house without you noticing. But someone can record a forged deed with your name on it, and you might not find out for years. That’s deed fraud, sometimes called title theft. A fraudster forges your signature on a deed or mortgage and records it with the county. Then they […]
Commercial Closings
Real estate closings are a frequent target for wire fraud and fake-seller schemes. Here's how we verify identities and safeguard your funds at every step, including the tools working quietly behind the scenes.
Fraud Prevention
New Laws in Georgia Require an Attorney To Settle and Disburse Residential Real Estate Transactions
Two new Georgia laws — Senate Bills 365 and 331 — strengthen the long-standing requirement that an attorney settle and disburse residential real estate closings. Here's what the changes mean for closings across the state.
