Joint tenancy on a deed is a form of property ownership that enables two or more individuals to hold equal shares of a property, subject to specific rights and conditions. This kind of ownership is ...

Question: We want to sell our house and downsize to a townhouse in central Phoenix. In organizing our paperwork with our listing broker, we learned that our deed said that we owned our home as "joint ...

If you are married, or are planning to get married, you probably wonder what is the best way to hold title to your house or condo. If you are a typical couple buying your first home, shortly before ...

You and your spouse are buying a home. You negotiated the sale price and terms. You successfully survived the mortgage maze. You are almost ready for the day you will sign all the papers and the house ...

Two weeks ago, we began our discussion about deeds. First, we talked about the different types of deeds and then deed ownership interests. We also have been discussing how a small change in the words ...

You and your "significant other" are buying your first home together. You've jumped through your mortgage lender's 100 flaming hoops and negotiated all the sales details with the home seller. Then you ...

A deed of trust is similar to a mortgage for real estate purchases. In some states, a trust deed unites the borrower, a lender and a trustee. The buyer/borrower gets the use of the property, and the ...