Knowing a property's history is key in buying your first home or investing in real estate. It can reveal legal issues, past ...

A quitclaim deed does not assure that the grantor has an ownership interest in a property; it merely states that if the grantor does, they release those ownership rights. Quitclaim deeds are often ...

Editor’s note: This is part two of an ongoing series about using trusts and LLCs in estate planning, asset protection and tax planning. The effectiveness of these powerful tools — especially ...

Here are the property transfers recorded with the Somerset County Recorder of Deeds from Feb. 3-7. Alexander and Samantha ...

Individuals affected by the wildfires who need to replace their property deed can download the documents at no cost via online portal launched on Jan. 31— "Stepping up in challenging times ...

take a trip to your county registrar's office to physically examine the title to your property. If you experience or find something amiss, notify the register of deeds and local law enforcement.