As the name implies, a deed in lieu of foreclosure (commonly known as deed in lieu) is an agreement that allows a homeowner to avoid foreclosure by voluntarily “deeding” – a fancy word for “turning” – ...

Maine (WABI) - Owning a home or a piece of land is the American Dream. But for some, that dream can become a nightmare if they have fallen victim to fraudsters known as “title pirates.” The FBI is ...

As a homeowner, you may use a deed to transfer ownership or take out a loan on your property. There are several different types of deeds that you may use, but two of the most common are grant deeds ...

A deed of trust is a legal document that provides mortgage lien security in favor of a lender or creditor. Satisfaction of the obligation underlying the deed of trust imposes an affirmative legal ...

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

From there, the scammer files a new deed with the local county clerk, transferring the property to their name or an alias.