It is no secret in New York City and all throughout the state of New York that we are experiencing a housing crisis. And as part of our housing problems, We are witnessing a disturbing rise in the number of housing scams. Particularly scams such as deed theft, which target homeowners who are equity rich but cash poor and homeowners who are vulnerable, particularly in communities that are rapidly gentrifying. (00:46–00:52)
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Asserts that there is a rise in housing scams in New York.
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