Property Ownership
A South Carolina homeowner wants to add their spouse to the property deed. The most efficient method is:
ASelling the property and buying it back
BExecuting a new deed from the owner to both spouses jointly✓ Correct
CFiling an affidavit with SCREC
DModifying the mortgage documents
Explanation
Adding a co-owner is accomplished by executing a new deed conveying title from the current owner to both parties as joint tenants or tenancy by the entirety. This requires a new deed signed by the current owner.
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