Homebuyer tax tips

There are many deductions that home buyers are allowed to take but navigating what your buyers can and cannot claim is daunting. Here is our basic guide that you can modify and send to your clients.

How buyers can win in a seller's market

Multiple offers. Bidding wars. One-day sales. "Sold Out" signs on developments under construction. As little as five years ago, these events would have been rare in the Metro DC real estate market. But in the last couple of years, they're commonplace in many...

Homeowner's insurance for condo owners

When it comes to insuring a condo, the rules are a little different since the homebuyer is sharing walls, ceilings, floors etc. Be sure your homebuyer realizes the "Master Policy" the condominium association provides probably does not...

Maryland Real Estate Withholding Tax

There have been occasions when I have been at the settlement table and the Maryland Withholding Tax became a major surprise to the seller. The seller is surprised when I place an affidavit in front of him asking him to state that he is a Maryland resident and he is not.

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