Tag: deed recording

  • Can We Record Deeds on the Blockchain?

    Can We Record Deeds on the Blockchain?

    Blockchain, the underlying technology of cryptocurrency, is a digital recording system, leading innovators to wonder if it could solve challenges in deed recording. The U.S. deed recording system is tried and true. At the same time, title defects and tangled titles are much too common. Additionally, deed fraud harms vulnerable homeowners.. What if our title…

  • Can a Quitclaim Deed Be Undone?

    Can a Quitclaim Deed Be Undone?

    A quitclaim deed transfers real estate to a new owner. A properly completed and recorded quitclaim cannot be undone. Here’s why — and what to do next if there’s a problem with the transfer.

  • I’m Changing My Name. What About the House Title?

    I’m Changing My Name. What About the House Title?

    Your house title should state your current legal name. Of course, there are other documents that prove your identity. But having the correct name on the title will save steps when you want to sell or take a loan out on your home. So here’s a brief guide to changing the title to your home…