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 ...

When do you need a deed? *Perhaps you are selling your house, want to add your new spouse or family member as part owner or need to remove someone from your current deed. Or you might need to disburse ...

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When someone buys property, there are often two types of deeds involved. The first is usually a grant deed which transfers the interest of the seller in the property to the buyer. If there is no ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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.