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

We’ve all seen the television ads: "The FBI SAYS YOU MAY NOT OWN YOUR HOME. Home Title theft is a serious cyberthreat and growing problem that can and will affect you. Save yourself and your home - ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Thomas J. Brock is a CFA and CPA with more than 20 years of experience in various areas ...

Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...

When you buy a home, the cost of title insurance can be worth it to protect against ownership claims from a previous owner. There are two types of title insurance policies: a mandatory lenders title ...

Buying a home comes with a host of expenses at closing. One of the most costly and confusing, title insurance. It's lightly regulated in many states. An investigation by member station WBUR found that ...

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...

The title of a car is a legal document that shows ownership of a vehicle. It is issued by a state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). To buy or sell a car, the name on the title must be changed or ...

If you’ve been shopping for vehicles recently, you’ve probably seen more than a few that are listed with rebuilt, clean, and maybe even salvage titles. Each term means something different, and buying ...