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Author: Ben Raffel

Ben Raffel is a settlement attorney at Federal Title & Escrow; he began in 2018. He appreciates meeting new clients and guiding them through settlements.

Don’t Lose your $692 Tax Credit in Montgomery County!

Written by Ben Raffel on 2023-03-14.

Montgomery County offers an Income Tax Offset Credit (ITOC) of $692 for residents who live in the property they own. State law now requires property owners to have a Homestead Tax Credit (HTC) on file with the Maryland State Department of...

Video: DC Property Taxes Due Again (March 31)

Written by Ben Raffel on 2022-02-15.

DC property taxes are due March 31 and September 15. This video explains how sellers closing near these dates are impacted at closing. ...

Special assessments FAQ

Written by Ben Raffel on 2021-03-15.

A special assessment is a fee assessed to a homeowner by a condo association or homeowner’s association (HOA) separate from the regular dues to cover unexpected budget shortfalls.We often receive the same kinds of questions from DC, Maryland...

DC First-Time Homebuyer Recordation Tax Reduction

Written by Ben Raffel on 2019-10-17.

For the latest information on DC’s Recordation Tax Reduction benefit for first-time homebuyers, please visit our Guide to DC’s Recordation Tax Reduction.Below Are The Updated (October 2019) Requirements To Qualify For A Recordation...

What Is Title Insurance?

Written by Ben Raffel on 2019-06-25.

When a buyer puts in an offer to purchase a house, the buyer wants to ensure that the property is free and clear of title defects. However, even the most diligent search of public records could fail to disclose several title issues. A simple...

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Author: Ben Raffel

Don’t Lose your $692 Tax Credit in Montgomery County!

Video: DC Property Taxes Due Again (March 31)

Special assessments FAQ

DC First-Time Homebuyer Recordation Tax Reduction

What Is Title Insurance?

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