What does it means to sign a quit claim deed? If you're ever asked to sign a quit claim deed read it carefully. Quit claim deeds can be used to add or remove someone's name from a title. What effect does signing a quit claim deed have on a person's rights to the home? And what happens to the property during a divorce?
Managing real estate from out of state can be difficult. You may be able to get a family member to agree to take over mortgage payments on a property that you own but your name remains on the mortgage loan unless that loan gets refinanced. A quit claim deed transfers property ownership rights but does not change who's responsible for the mortgage. You should first try to work out a situation like this with family members and if it doesn't work out you may have to hire an attorney.
Transferring property just before or during a lawsuit without payment may be seen as a fraudulent conveyance -- as if you were trying to shield assets from the lawsuit. Even if you sign a quit claim deed giving up your interest in a property, the court can overturn that quit claim deed and award the share of the property to the victor in the lawsuit. Learn more about how the timing of a quit claim deed can put a property at risk.
Inspector Jamie Dunsing tells you how a home inspection can save you money. Learn how to save money with a home inspection, how a home inspection can prevent problems, how a home inspection is necessary when buying a home and how a good home inspector can assist you in the home buying process.
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Home inspector Jamie Dunsing explains what to look for during a home inspection of your insulation in the attic and around the hot water heater. Learn about attic insulation and roof insulation. Learn how to save money with a home inspection, how a home inspection can prevent problems, how a home inspection is necessary when buying a home and how a good home inspector can assist you in the home buying process.
Inspector Jamie Dunsing describes how to find radon gas during a home inspection. With radon testing you can find radon in your home and install a radon mitigation system.
