Learn about the abstract of title, a summary of a property's title history, transfers, liens, and legal actions—essential for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. This article explores what a property deed is, the ...

The U.S. system for the transfer of real estate is unique in the world. We transfer ownership by private contract between parties; no advance government approval is required. By contrast, many ...