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 ...

Following the sale of a property, a seller will typically provide the buyer with a signed deed. This legal document effectively transfers ownership of the property to the buyer, and explains any ...

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 ...

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 ...

QUESTION:What is the difference between a warranty deed and a “quickclaim” deed? ANSWER: I think you mean “quitclaim” deed. There are actually three different types of deeds. First is the general ...

A: There are three types of deeds generally used to convey property in Maryland: * 1. Quitclaim deed — transfers any title that the seller has. This deed gives no assurances that the title is good; ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Madelyn Goodnight / Investopedia A special warranty deed provides limited protection by only ...

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.