There are many moving parts to keep track of when closing on a home, from making sure your financial documents are in order to packing up boxes. One thing homebuyers usually don’t give much thought to ...

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.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. This article explores what a property deed is, the ...

Scammers have found new ways to defraud homebuyers as more real estate transactions move online. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Each week, the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors (SILVAR) shares ...

Often in my estate planning practice, when someone is signing their documents, they will comment, “This is almost like buying a house!” My standard refrain is, “Well, it should be. This is dealing ...

Deed fraud, also known as home title theft, involves the forging of documents to record a false transfer of the deed or title ...

A deed of reconveyance proves you’ve paid off the mortgage on your home.