Chapter 22

Deeds, recording and title

How ownership passes, and how a buyer knows it did

An explorable chapter on deeds, recording and title for the real estate exam: what makes a deed valid, delivery, warranty and quitclaim deeds, constructive, actual and inquiry notice, race, notice and race-notice statutes, chains of title, marketable title and title insurance.

1. 22.1
   A valid deedSeven parts, and the moment title passes
2. 22.2
   Types of deedsEvery deed passes title; they differ in what they promise
3. 22.3
   Recording and noticeWhat the public record tells the world
4. 22.4
   The chain of title and title insuranceProving the seller owns it, and insuring the rest
5. 22.5
   From the deed to the title policyBuild it, deliver it, record it, search it, insure it

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