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, release and ...

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.

Call this a case of no good deed goes unpunished – or in this case, uncriticized. Luzerne County recently provided the public with free online access to its Recorder of Deeds records dating from the ...

Quitclaim deeds transfer property rights without guaranteeing clear title. Use quitclaim deeds for trusted transactions, like altering family property titles. Avoid quitclaim deeds with strangers to ...