When it comes to real estate, “deed” and “title” are often used interchangeably. But they actually refer to two very different things. Understanding the distinction isn’t just helpful, it’s essential.

I was talking to an investor this week who had recently paid off a note with his private money lender. But when he received ...

When buying a house, you might hear the seller or your real estate agent discussing the property's deed or title. While the two sound similar, there are key differences. The property deed shows the ...

Explore how a Deed of Trust works in real estate transactions, its benefits over mortgages, the role of trustees, and foreclosure processes in states using trust deeds.

Learn how a trust deed secures property loans, the roles of involved parties, and the differences from a mortgage. Find out ...

Quit using quitclaim deeds. These little gems are the bane of title insurance companies and lawyers everywhere. A quitclaim deed is a document where the grantor uses words such as “remise, release and ...

Kim Porter began her career as a writer and an editor focusing on personal finance in 2010. Since then, her work has been published everywhere from Forbes Advisor to U.S. News & World Report, Fortune, ...