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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.