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VIN Check: How To Get A Full Vehicle History Report
What’s a VIN check and why is it valuable? If you’re looking to buy a car, or learn more about the one you already have, a VIN check can provide you with the vehicle’s...
How To Get Contractors To Call You Back
Why do contractors not call back? In this episode, we'll discuss our top tips for becoming an ideal customer for contractors and how to get contractors to not only cal...
Title Fraud & “Buy Here Pay Here” Dealerships
Today, we’re talking about auto dealership fraud and “buy here pay here” dealerships. When a dealership advertises itself as a “buy here, pay here” dealership or “we f...
DOJ Investigates Vehicle Title Fraud Scheme
Here's another example of vehicle title fraud being investigated by the DOJ. In this episode, we'll discuss this particular title fraud scheme, how it worked, and why ...
How To File A Building Permit
When taking on a building project, one of the most important steps is to file a building permit. There are over 3,600 counties in the US, each of which has its own pro...
How To Search For Mineral Rights Records
Are mineral rights for real estate attached to a property deed? Well, it depends. Some properties own their own mineral rights and some have them split off and owned b...
How Long Does It Take To Get A Title From The DMV?
So how long does it take to get a title or registration for a vehicle from the DMV? How about months? In this episode, we'll talk about a DMV office in North Carolina ...
Does Cyber Liability Insurance Cover An Act of War?
Does cyber liability insurance cover acts of war? This is a big-time case that has a lot of implications for the cyber liability insurance market. Whether you’re an in...
Are There Used EVs Under $20,000?
As more and more new electric vehicles come into the market, the market for used electric vehicles will also increase. In fact, it may be a good opportunity to buy a u...
Do Both Parties Have To Agree To Mediation?
Mediation can be an excellent method to resolve any kind of dispute legal dispute, court dispute, and even a personal dispute. But do both parties have to agree to med...
Used EVs Have Battery Repair Cost Risks
Electric vehicles, particularly used EVs, have really only been around in the market for around 5-10 years and in a large volume only for a few years. Now that we’re s...
Lien Releases Are The Reason Behind Title Problems
What happens if you bought a car from a dealership, but the dealership still owed money on your car to their lender? Title problems happen; and in the case of a dealer...
Using Mediation for Small Claims Lawsuit
Can you use mediation for a small claims lawsuit? Mediation is often seen in very large commercial disputes or litigation or even divorce cases. However, those aren’t ...
Asset Searches: The Many Types and How to Use Them
As an investigative agency with expertise in asset searches, we’ve seen it all. At our help desk, some of the most common questions we receive about asset searches are...
Cyber Security Teams Are Losing The Battle Against Hackers
There is trouble brewing in the cyber security industry. Cyber security teams are overwhelmed by the number of attacks that are happening, and we should all be worried.
Does Deck Construction Need A Building Permit?
As a licensed general contractor many times one of the questions we get is regarding permits on a deck. Does a deck construction or deck repair need a building permit?...
DMV Audits Car Dealerships & Mechanics For Title Fraud
Here we are again, here’s another fraudulent vehicle title case that resulted in a dealership being shut down by state regulators. However, that’s not the main takeawa...
What Do You Need To Sell A Vehicle?
Before you can sell a vehicle, you’re going to need the right paperwork. A smooth vehicle sale can crumble if you don’t have certain documents ready. So without furthe...
What is Lien Mitigation?
So what if you have a car that you own or you purchased, and there was a loan on it but that loan has been charged off, went through bankruptcy, or maybe went through ...
What Are The Different Types Of Business Liability Claims?
As a business owner or manager, thoughts of liability claims and risk reduction can keep you up at night. Understandably so, but there are a lot of defenses that you m...
Will EVs Always Cost More Than Gas Cars?
What are the future projections for electric vehicles? Are they going to be more expensive, more importantly, are they going to be purchased or are you just going to h...
How To Find A Lien On A Property
A common question we get is, is it possible to determine if there is a lien on a property or a piece of real estate? And the answer is yes. In this episode, we'll disc...
South Dakota DOR Suspends Printing Car Title Certificates Until Early 2023
So there’ve been various delays in vehicle title issuing, and here’s a really good example of how and why it might take longer than usual to get a vehicle title. From ...
Safety Concerns When Using Public EV Charging Stations
What safety concerns should you have when using a public EV charging station? Unlike gasoline vehicles where you're at the pump for maybe 10 minutes, an electric vehic...
Updates On Lumber And Labor Costs For Builders
Today we'll discuss two major factors in the construction industry: materials and labor. In this episode, we'll break down the costs of general building projects.
What Happens When Mortgage Interest Hits 10%?
Interest rates on mortgages are increasing quickly, and new homeowners are feeling the effects. What happens when interest rates go all the way up to 10%? Well, we've ...
Let's Get Rid Of "Corporate Culture"
What is corporate culture? Every company wants to have it, but is actually beneficial for employees, or just another way for management to control them?
Are "Rent-to-Own" Homes The Future of Homeownership?
With the prices of homes being driven up by investors, one of the potential solutions is to have "rent-to-own" homes. Essentially, you're a half-renter and half-owner,...
Will Anyone Own Gas or Electric Cars by 2035?
The next vehicle you buy could be the last GAS-powered vehicle you ever own; on the other hand, the next vehicle you buy could be the last ELECTRIC vehicle you ever ow...
Are We Forgetting About Renters With EV Charging?
So what is going to be the game plan for electric vehicle adoption for non-homeowners? If you are a renter somebody lives in an apartment or even a condominium, how ar...