Buying a Home
4 Things You Can Learn From a Person's Address History
Public records can reveal the messy truth that you won't always see on someone's social media.
When newcomers dive into the fascinating pool of public records, they usually look for mugshots and RAP sheets (Records of Arrests and Prosecutions). They comb over legal filings, traffic tickets, and court documents. That's the juicy stuff.
Few realize what they can learn from the address history, especially when they have just gotten started inve...
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Buying a Home
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