Tag: title insurance
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Can a Quitclaim Deed Be Undone?
A quitclaim deed transfers real estate to a new owner. A properly completed and recorded quitclaim cannot be undone. Here’s why — and what to do next if there’s a problem with the transfer.
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I’m Changing My Name. What About the House Title?
Your house title should state your current legal name. Of course, there are other documents that prove your identity. But having the correct name on the title will save steps when you want to sell or take a loan out on your home. So here’s a brief guide to changing the title to your home…
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Texans Welcome New Guidance for Quitclaim Deeds
Adverse Possession Also Clarified Congrats to Texas, where the government just gave a boost to the quitclaim deed! People who receive their homes through recorded quitclaim deeds will now be on firmer ground in the Lone Star State. Here’s what you need to know.
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Marriage and the Quitclaim Deed
When is a quitclaim a good way to transfer a whole or partial interest in a home? In a simple transaction among familiar parties. Especially where no money changes hands. No wonder quitclaim deeds are often used between spouses. Here, we take a look at a variety of ways quitclaims can convey property between partners…
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Buying Property with a Quitclaim Deed in Massachusetts
A Quitclaim? No problem. It’s Common Practice Here — and Safeguarding Your Title Is Straightforward. Three major Massachusetts real estate deeds are commonly used: the quitclaim deed, the warranty deed, and the release deed. In contrast to most other places, Massachusetts home buyers receive their property through quitclaim deeds. So, we need to delve into…
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Bargain and Sale vs. Quitclaim Deeds: A Concise Guide
Are you looking to buy a home though a bargain and sale deed? Perhaps you’re buying after a foreclosure, or from an estate or a court-ordered sale. If so, the entity granting the deed to you might lack knowledge of the property’s history. Basically, the deed means a buyer is expected to accept the house…
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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 is clear. Once a quitclaim is signed and recorded, can the deed be challenged in…
