US Real Estate Scam Could Increase Home Prices

TL;DR
A surge in leasing application fraud, involving identity theft and fake documents, is complicating the rental process, increasing costs for landlords, and potentially making it harder for honest tenants to find housing, all amid a broader housing affordability crisis.
Topics:businessreal-estate#housing-affordability#identity-theft#leasing-fraud#real-estate#rent-hikes#tenant-screening
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