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  2. What is a clear title? How to check if a property has one - AOL

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    With a clear title, there’s no doubt who the owner of the property is, or who can claim legal ownership of the property. To get a mortgage, lenders require a thorough title search of local ...

  3. Warranty deed - Wikipedia

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    A warranty deed is a type of deed where the grantor (seller) guarantees that they hold clear title to a piece of real estate and has a right to sell it to the grantee (buyer), in contrast to a quitclaim deed, where the seller does not guarantee that they hold title to a piece of real estate.

  4. Title search - Wikipedia

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    The objective of the title search is to establish clear, marketable title by exposing any outstanding claims prior to the transfer of title. The process of resolving any issues on the title is known as "clearing the title." [2] Each recorded document must name the parties involved, e.g., grantor and grantee.

  5. Recording (real estate) - Wikipedia

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    The record title system differs significantly from land registration systems, such as the Torrens system, that have been adopted in a few states. The principal difference is that the recording system does not determine who owns the title or interest involved, which is ultimately established through litigation in the courts.

  6. What is title insurance and when do homebuyers need it? - AOL

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    First, a title company performs a title search, to verify that the home seller in fact holds legitimate ownership of the property and the right to sell it. the property you intend to purchase ...

  7. Deed of reconveyance: What it is and how it works - AOL

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    You’ll need this document to prove a clear title when you sell your home. You’d never guess it from the name, but a deed of reconveyance can be a momentous document in your financial life.

  8. Real estate contract - Wikipedia

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    A different document called a deed is used to convey real estate. In a real estate contract, the type of deed to be used to convey the real estate may be specified, such as a warranty deed or a quitclaim deed. If a deed type is not specifically mentioned, "marketable title" may be specified, implying a warranty deed should be provided.

  9. Clear title - Wikipedia

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    Clear title is the phrase used to state that the owner of real property owns it free and clear of encumbrances. In a more limited sense, it is used to state that, although the owner does not own clear title, it is nevertheless within the power of the owner to convey clear title. For example, a property may be encumbered by a mortgage. This ...