Oct 31, 2022 | Property, Real Estate
When considering purchasing a home, a home inspection can be one of your greatest tools. Why? Home inspections allow the potential buyer to see any problems with the home before going through with the purchase. When you consider the fact that it could save you...
Oct 19, 2022 | Property, Real Estate
The leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping, and it’s about time to bring out our cozy sweaters. But as you keep warm and toasty in preparation for the cold weather, your house might need additional preparations for the winter ahead. Before it’s too cold, here...
Sep 27, 2022 | News, Real Estate, Title Insurance
Effective October 1, 2022, Real Estate Agents can be paid at the time of closing. Maryland Realtors issues a report every year on the Maryland Legislative session to summarize the legislation that affects the real estate industry. The Real Estate Commission was...
Sep 16, 2022 | Real Estate
One of the biggest cuts from the profit margin on a real estate investment are the taxes that must be paid after selling a property. Fortunately, there is a way to defer these taxes that many real estate investors have been using since 1921, called the 1031 tax...
Aug 10, 2022 | Real Estate
Unfortunately, with the increasing use of online technology, scams are becoming more and more common in our world today. Sometimes it can be difficult to even know it’s happening until it’s too late. The housing market is no exception and real estate scams can cost...
Jul 20, 2022 | Property, Real Estate
If you are entering the real estate world, especially for the first time, the numerous terms thrown around can be extremely overwhelming. Escrow, appraisal, property title, deeds, and so many more! These terms may cause a lot of unnecessary headaches, but they are an...
Jun 23, 2022 | Real Estate
For many years, the thought of having your paperwork notarized online seemed impossible. In the past, it was traditionally done with everyone in the same room, just to sign a document. Now, this process is made more convenient through remote online notarization (RON)....
May 18, 2022 | Real Estate
While buying a home is a huge step and can be expensive, there are plenty of long-term advantages that many people are not aware of. The benefits of homeownership include both financial and emotional pride in ownership and the feeling of security. Here are 4 more...
Apr 14, 2022 | Title Insurance
For first-time homebuyers, purchasing a home is an exciting milestone, however, one cost that many may not know about is Private Mortgage Insurance or PMI. Often required by lenders for mortgages with a 20% or less down payment, this additional cost will be added to...
