But after Mr. Phillips took on the starring role in ''La Bamba,'' the new film biography of Valens, the Valenzuela family paid him the highest compliment of all. ''They all called me Ritchie,'' said Mr. Phillips. ''Ritchie's brother Mario hasn't called me Lou yet.'' Similar Outlooks.
The best structure depends on who you are. From a buyer's perspective, the trust deed is preferable, as he gets ownership of the property. It also helps to insulate him from the seller. On the other hand, a land contract gives the seller more control since she retains ownership of the deed.
A trustee deed, also called a trust deed or deed of trust, is an arrangement used in place of a mortgage deed in states like California that allow nonjudicial foreclosure, that is, foreclosure without going to court. An ordinary mortgage deed documents a transaction between two parties, a lender and a borrower. A trustee deed is an arrangement between three parties: the borrower, who is also called a trustor; the lender; and the trustee, who holds legal title to the property. The trustee is usually a title or escrow company.