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Scrivnr launches program to tackle tangled titles in Philadelphia

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Scrivnr, a legal technology and financial services company, has launched an initiative aimed at helping Philadelphia residents in underserved communities resolve “tangled titles,” or unclear property ownership caused by missing legal documentation. Tangled titles prevent property heirs from refinancing mortgages, making essential repairs or selling inherited homes. Scrivnr’s program — which deals with both forward […]

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Philadelphia lawmakers advance ordinance to speed affordable housing construction

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In an effort to impact the housing supply crunch faced by the city of Philadelphia, municipal lawmakers have advanced legislation designed to speed the approval process for the production of affordable housing. The move, reported by Philadelphia-based NPR affiliate WHYY, represents a coordinated effort by city leadership to speed the process for developers who specifically

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Pennsylvania lawmakers target protections against deed fraud

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Amid a growing wave of real estate thefts that involve fraudulent property transfers, a bipartisan pair of Pennsylvania lawmakers are pushing for new legal protections the state’s homeowners. Reps. Chris Rabb (D) and Tim Bonner (R) have introduced H.B. 1406 to crack down on deed fraud — a crime they say is being exploited due

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