Buying a home means transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer, which means every home sale is a legal transaction in addition to a financial one. To record the legal transfer of ownership, ...

It has been almost four years since I have discussed deeds in any detail in this column. If you own your own home you have probably seen a deed. It’s only one page long. It's pretty simple - not! It ...

Daniel Liberto is a journalist with over 10 years of experience working with publications such as the Financial Times, The Independent, and Investors Chronicle. A deed is a signed legal document ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. This article explores what a property deed is, the ...

A warranty deed is a legal instrument that provides the highest level of protection for both buyers and sellers in real estate transactions. It not only protects against defects in title but also ...

When considering whether to enter into a contract to buy or sell property, you may come across various types of deeds by which title may be transferred. In Washington State, there are three common ...

Q: I am considering buying a piece of real estate. The seller wants to give me a quitclaim deed, but I’ve been told to insist on a grant deed or a warranty deed. What are the differences between these ...

Q. I want to transfer property to a buyer, which is the best type of deed to use? A. In Idaho, we generally see three types of deeds — a quitclaim deed, a warranty deed, and less often, a grant deed.