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Originally Posted by BrianL99
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Legal terms have meanings. You're right, someone can sign a deed over to a minor. But there are other documents that the PURCHASER must sign. Anyone can OWN a house. But you have to be 18 or older to BUY a house.
In the United States, it is legal to buy a house at the age of majority, which is 18 years old in most states. Reaching the age of majority empowers individuals to sign legal agreements and complete real estate transactions. Younger than 18 requires a legal guardian's signature.