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An easement grants the right to use someone else’s property for a specified reason. You probably know this. But do you know the difference between a recorded easement deed, and the actual way an easement is used? Just because an easement deed...

Published on: June 1, 2026

It’s called deed theft, title fraud, house stealing, or title piracy. At its simplest, it involves the recording of a deed or other property document that appears to transfer ownership without the true owner’s permission. In some cases, criminals...

Published on: May 29, 2026

The Massachusetts courts recently said something deed holders should know. The case could impact other states in addition to Massachusetts, depending on how their laws appear on the books. Last month, the Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled that Old...

Published on: May 28, 2026

Over the last twenty years, there’s been a shift in home financing in Indiana. Tens of thousands of deed seekers have bought properties on installment contracts. Also called land contracts or contracts for deed, these alternative financing agreements...

Published on: May 27, 2026

The scout’s motto works well for the homeowner. Be prepared. Know where you can receive the kinds of services and support that enable deed holders to rebound after a disaster. You might like to bookmark this page for future reference. You might also...

Published on: May 26, 2026

Consideration is the legal term used to describe the money or other thing of value exchanged for the title to a home in a real estate sale. A legally valid contract must have mutual consideration. That is, something that has value must be exchanged...

Published on: May 22, 2026