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.

The Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning in April about an unprecedented increase in quitclaim deed fraud. A quitclaim deed is a legal document that transfers ...

Simplify your mortgage journey with a trusted lender. When someone buys or sells a home, the purchase and transfer of the property is always facilitated by a real estate deed — a written document that ...

When you buy a home with a mortgage, the mortgage lender typically holds the property title until the mortgage is paid off. A deed of reconveyance transfers the title of a property from a mortgage ...

A title search ensures that there are no hidden claims on the property that could impact the ownership rights of the buyer. The search is typically performed by a title company or attorney and can ...