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A title report – What’s That?

After receiving a title order, one of the first steps we take as a title company is to order a title search from a licensed abstractor.  Within a few days, that abstractor produces a title report (otherwise known as an abstract of title)...

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Seller-Side “Split” Closings

Beginning January 1, 2018, Federal Title & Escrow Company will be performing Seller-Side “Split” Closings; a new service to sellers and past clients.  What is a Seller-Side “Split” Closing? In the DC Metro area, because the buyer pays...

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Radon Testing in Montgomery County

Question from a client: The buyers are going to do a rebuild of their home. Is the seller still required to do a radon test or can we get an exception?  Answer from an attorney: Montgomery County’s Radon Testing Requirement Act provides an...

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Food Drive to Help the Hungry

Federal Title has teamed up with the Capital Area Food Bank to help fight hunger in the DMV with food drives at both our office locations. Our goal is to contribute 50 pounds of their most wanted food with support from people like YOU. Please...

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