Deed Fraud Risk Rises for Seniors as State Protections Vary Widely

By Allaire Conte · Realtor.com · 2026-09-29

According to Realtor.com, a significant gap exists between legislative safeguards and the trillions in housing wealth set to transfer to the next generation. While criminals increasingly target mortgage-free properties and estates of the recently deceased, many states rely on ale

According to Realtor.com, a significant gap exists between legislative safeguards and the trillions in housing wealth set to transfer to the next generation. While criminals increasingly target mortgage-free properties and estates of the recently deceased, many states rely on ale