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  • Giving The Fingerprint: Home Law Raises Concern (IL- sellers will be fingerprinted)

    03/13/2009 10:15:41 AM PDT · by STARWISE · 27 replies · 2,705+ views
    CBS2 Chicago ^ | 3-13-09 | Mike Puccinelli
    Sellers Will Be Required To Provide Thumbprint Before Deal Is Approved ### Real estate certainly has its risks and fraud is a growing problem, but now there's a new law that's supposed to protect buyers. As CBS 2's Mike Puccinelli reports the new law will also place an unusual burden on the seller. Fingerprinting is something we often associate with crime. So the fact that Cook County home sellers--and homeowners across the state--will soon have to provide a thumb print left some people shocked. "I wouldn't like that at all. I don't think that's necessary," said Chicagoan Donald Hayes. "I...