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Using a gift deed, you can transfer your home to a new owner. The transfer of a gift deed occurs among friends and relatives, or between donors and charities. The giver of the gift deed, formally known as a grantor…
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Defending a Quitclaim Deed
The quitclaim is famous for being the simplest way to give up an interest in real estate. Unlike a warranty deed, the quitclaim grants whatever interest a person has to the other person, but offers no assurances that the title…
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The Seller-Financed Home Sale: Weighing the Risks and Rewards
Some sellers offer the option of a seller-financed deal to home shoppers. Seller financing can be very attractive when a hopeful buyer can’t obtain a loan approval. After 2020, we could see an uptick in such situations, as a good…
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Foreign Nationals Buying U.S. Real Estate: How It Works & Latest Quirks
Many international buyers — often from Canada, China, Mexico, India or Great Britain — buy U.S. real property to offset the risk of their country’s currency devaluation, or simply to diversify their assets. If you’re a buyer from outside the…
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Deeds and Divorce
Many home deeds belong to couples. When couples separate, what happens to their deeds? And what can you do to protect your interests if you’re a homeowner who could be headed for divorce? Here, we take a look at a…
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Buying a House to Save Money? It’s a Tried and True Method.
For generations, real estate has been at the core of wealth for people, families, and organizations. Today, a home is the most valuable asset owned by most people in the U.S. middle class. It’s the largest investment and a central…
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I Can’t Pay My Mortgage Any More. What’s Next?
”In these uncertain times…” Difficulties arise in life, sometimes out of the blue. Mortgage obligations that suited us just fine at first can become unmanageable when circumstances swerve out of control. At that point, a homeowner might approach the mortgage…
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Transferring a Deed Without a Lawyer? Here’s What You Should Know
A deed, of course, is a legal document representing property ownership. But you might be wondering if an owner can transfer a deed to another person without a real estate lawyer. The answer is yes. Parties to a transaction are always free…
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Sustainability: A Brief Guide to Green Homes
Walkable neighborhoods, green buildings, energy efficiency, low-carbon living… they’re all going mainstream now. Sustainable real estate is no longer a mere preference or buzzword. It has evolved into a basic need, addressing climate-related sea level rise and flooding in cities…
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Real Estate Taxes: Tips and Updates
The new deadline for filing last year’s taxes is Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Time to review the current tax implications of owning a home. First, we need to itemize homeowner deductions if we decide to claim them on our federal…
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7 Common Title Problems in Real Estate Deals
When you tour a home, a big question is whether “what you see is what you get.” Appraisers, home inspection professionals, and title companies help offer the answers. Through the title search, ownership of the land in traced back in…
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Fintech and Proptech and Deeds… Oh My! Trends Shaping the Future of Real Estate
Tech is transforming real estate at a speed that worries some and excites others. But many would agree that current real estate transactions trigger as much anxiety as joy. A deal can take months, with a string of third parties…
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Update: The State of the Transfer on Death Deed
Ever thought about placing some of your key assets in instruments that bypass the probate process? In a number of states, homeowners have the option of placing their real estate in a transfer on death deed. Think of a retirement…
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Zeroing In: The “Subject To” Clause in Your Real Estate Deed
The rights and restrictions that come with a real estate purchase can be complicated. The “subject to” phrase means the full story may not be visible within the four corners of a deed. Look for the phrase “subject to” in…
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Viral Fraud: More Deed Crime Targets in the Coronavirus Economy
Well-known schemes are being repackaged for the time of COVID-19. Here’s an overview of how real estate fraudsters are approaching their targets — and how to avoid becoming one. Scams flare up during natural disasters and financial crises, so we…