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In Texas, the three primary types of deeds used to transfer real property offer varying degrees of protection.

Q: I am considering buying a piece of real estate. The seller wants to give me a quitclaim deed, but I’ve been told to insist on a grant deed or a warranty deed. What are the differences between these ...

A warranty deed is a legal instrument that provides the highest level of protection for both buyers and sellers in real estate transactions. It not only protects against defects in title but also ...

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 ...

Question: My wife inherited a one-acre lot in Peoria when her mother passed away five years ago. Her brother, who is a real estate broker in Oregon and a good guy, inherited the one-acre lot next door ...

A deed restriction is a legal stipulation written into the deed of a property that dictates certain conditions or limitations on use. These restrictions can range from architectural guidelines to ...

Q. I want to transfer property to a buyer, which is the best type of deed to use? A. In Idaho, we generally see three types of deeds — a quitclaim deed, a warranty deed, and less often, a grant deed.