When considering whether to enter into a contract to buy or sell property, you may come across various types of deeds by which title may be transferred. In Washington State, there are three common types of deeds that may be...more
You're negotiating to buy a piece of real estate and your attorney tells you that the seller is proposing to give you a "Special Warranty Deed" in exchange for all of the money you will pay. Special Warranty Deed - that...more
In my last post, “Real Estate Alphabet Soup: P is for Property” I continued my primer on the “alphabet soup” of real estate. This post continues to stir the “alphabet soup” with the letter “Q.”...more
“And if you believe that, I have a bridge I’ll sell you!” We’ve all heard this shop-worn expression. Its origin is the shenanigans of George C. Parker, who was famous (or, rather, infamous) for selling the Brooklyn Bridge...more
A Google search will reveal dozens of websites touting deed forms. It’s unnecessary to go to a website like that, because most states have official, statutory deed forms in their code. Deed forms may look simple. However,...more
Considering transferring real estate by quit claim deed when your client is transferring his or her home to his or her Trust? Instead, consider transferring by warranty deed, in most instances, as a best practice. ...more