In the U.S., close to half of all states are title theory states that require a lender to issue a deed of reconveyance after a mortgage is paid off. If you live in one of these areas, it’s ...

Quit using quitclaim deeds. These little gems are the bane of title insurance companies and lawyers everywhere. A quitclaim deed is a document where the grantor uses words such as “remise ...

“There are a lot more ways that somebody can take advantage of people other than stealing their title,” Howe said. “I took office as the register of deeds on Jan. 5, 1995, and I’ve never ...

The question to be determined by this appeal is, whether the Referee's deed is to be considered sufficient to give an absolute title to the defendants, or purchasers taking it, or whether it is ...

“Enthusiastic buyers, anxious to complete the purchase of their new home, will often not even ask to see the title deed,” says Gerhard Kotzé, MD of the RealNet estate agency ...

Finding that the Constitution was not followed when the 150,000 acres of community land were allocated to the power project, the High Court nullified the title deeds, subject to one year grace ...

When it comes to property ownership, the Title Deed is the legal evidence that you truly own a property. However, if you borrowed money in the form of a home loan, you will not be presented with ...