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.

As you approach closing day for your home purchase, you're going to hear a lot of discussion about the deed and title of your property. Both are an important part of owning real estate, but it can be ...

As if buying real estate is not stressful enough, prospective buyers might not have heard of a new danger: title pirates. These are criminals who ...

Home title fraud has emerged as a significant threat in certain regions of America, with recent reports highlighting its ...

Doretha Clemons, Ph.D., MBA, PMP, has been a corporate IT executive and professor for 34 years. She is an adjunct professor at Connecticut State Colleges & Universities, Maryville University, and ...

Q: What happens if you and your wife own a home through a quitclaim deed and the spouse dies? We live in Maine. A: A quitclaim deed transfers any interest that the seller owns in a property to the ...

There are a lot of communities in Houston where families live for generations. Often there are issues with property deeds and home ownership. KPRC 2′s Amy Davis has what you can do now to prevent a ...

Reina Marszalek is a senior mortgage editor at Fox Money who has spent more than 10 years writing and editing content. Fox Money is a personal finance hub featuring content generated by Credible ...