Imagine a time, not long ago, when accessing essential land records—deeds, mortgages, and other critical documents— meant carving out hours of your time to visit your county courthouse. These paper-based processes were time-consuming and required significant space for...
(Photo courtesy of Winnebago County Recorder’s office. Redacted for privacy.) Spring is around the corner, and with that, the prospect of more property sales. This also means increased chances for fraudulent activity from entities claiming to be legitimate real...