Dear Anonymous:
Typically, one who is obtaining an interest in real property does not sign the deed. Signing a deed usually means that the signer is conveying her interest in the property to someone else. It is possible that the closing agent/title company wanted you to sign the deed so that you did not try to claim any interest in the property in the future since you were (I believe) living in the property. However, without actually seeing the deed I cannot tell what documents you have signed or in what capacity (grantor or grantee).
Hopefully you did not sign a note and mortgage, as the note would make you liable for payment of the note/mortgage. I suggest you look at the documents carefully to see in what capacity you signed.
However, if the deed reads that you are a "grantee"then you would own an interest in the property.
I hope this helps!
Best wishes,
Cindy S. Vova
Law Offices of Cindy S. Vova, P.A.
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