{"id":369094,"date":"2016-04-04T10:47:12","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ability-fl-prod.internetbrands.com\/ability-law\/realestate\/buying-a-home\/what-does-title-mean.html"},"modified":"2025-01-31T09:27:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T14:27:00","slug":"what-does-title-mean","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate\/buying-a-home\/what-does-title-mean.html","title":{"rendered":"What Does Title Mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What Does Title Mean?<\/h1>\n
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\n By Melissa McCall, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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In the context of real estate transactions, a title refers to ownership of real property. A title is not synonymous with a deed. A deed refers to a property owner’s right to claim a particular property.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The person who holds the title to a piece of property has legal ownership. They have the legal right to possess that piece of property.<\/p>\r\n

A defective title can result in problems establishing ownership. Title issues can complicate resale and impair an owner’s right to use their property.<\/p>\r\n

This article explores real property title and real property title insurance, including:<\/p>\r\n