Generally speaking, a deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of a property from one person to another. A warranty deed is a specific type of deed that can be used in situations where one ...

When purchasing a home, there are a number of very important legal documents involved. Two such documents that you may encounter are a warranty deed and a deed of trust. A financial advisor could help ...

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Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Madelyn Goodnight / Investopedia A special warranty deed provides limited protection by only ...

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 ...

There’s a lot at stake when buying a home. After all, it’s likely the biggest purchase you’ll make in your lifetime. The last thing you want is to close on your dream home only to have a bank come ...

After you’ve found the home you want to buy and made an offer on it that was accepted, you’re close to owning it. The final step is due diligence and closing. But with all the excitement comes the ...