When buying property or certain other assets, you may be given a deed as part of the transaction. This deed not only transfers ownership of the property but also typically includes a description of ...

Editor’s Note: Clint D. Routson is a member of the Real Estate Practice Group at Ward and Smith, P.A. You’re negotiating to buy a piece of real estate and your attorney tells you that the seller is ...

When purchasing a home, there are a number of very important legal documents involved. Two such documents that you may encounter are a warranty deed and a deed of trust. A financial advisor could help ...

Generally speaking, a deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of a property from one person to another. A warranty deed is a specific type of deed that can be used in situations where one ...

The different types of deeds are confusing to most buyers … and sellers, too! Frankly, I am surprised there are not more “special” warranty deeds. Let’s start at the beginning. According to John ...

As you approach closing day for your home purchase, you're going to hear a lot of discussion about the deed and title of your property. Both are an important part of owning real estate, but it can be ...

You're negotiating to buy a piece of real estate and your attorney tells you that the seller is proposing to give you a "Special Warranty Deed" in exchange for all of the money you will pay. Special ...

There’s a lot at stake when buying a home. After all, it’s likely the biggest purchase you’ll make in your lifetime. The last thing you want is to close on your dream home only to have a bank come ...

After you’ve found the home you want to buy and made an offer on it that was accepted, you’re close to owning it. The final step is due diligence and closing. But with all the excitement comes the ...

You're negotiating to buy a piece of real estate and your attorney tells you that the seller is proposing to give you a "Special Warranty Deed" in exchange for all of the money you will pay. Special ...