Escrow & Title
When a Maryland buyer purchases a new home from a builder, the builder customarily provides a:
AGeneral warranty deed
BSpecial warranty deed (warranting only against defects during the builder's ownership)✓ Correct
CQuitclaim deed
DTrustee's deed
Explanation
Builders typically provide a special warranty deed, warranting title only against defects that arose during their period of ownership — not before.
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