Buyers and sellers signed a deed that transferred ownership of a house. The deed was properly recorded in the county land records office. End of story? Not if the ...

There are more sole proprietors in the United States than any other type of business. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were more than 21 million sole proprietorships registered in 2015. Sole ...

Troy Segal is an editor and writer. She has 20+ years of experience covering personal finance, wealth management, and business news. Somer G. Anderson is CPA, doctor of accounting, and an accounting ...

Understanding fee simple ownership is important when buying, selling, or investing in real estate. It is a common and comprehensive form of property ownership, granting full control and rights, ...