Author: Federal Title
What does a title company do?
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In the wake of foreclosure problems stemming from improper documentation and representation, a title insurance policy has never been more valuable than it is right now in this current real estate market.
Clients often ask: What exactly does...
Property tax assessments in Maryland
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One of the most frequent requests at closing is how often does the state of Maryland assess property values for tax purposes. In Maryland, properties are reassessed every three years. The state of Maryland provides a detailed...
Independent agencies reject affiliated business arrangements: Washington Post
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Over the weekend, the Washington Post Real Estate Section published an article by nationally syndicated columnist Ken Harney describing a sea change in the title insurance industry where transparency and honest rates are becoming more commonplace.
Toward...
Why condo owners need an HO-6 policy
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Last week we posted a pretty lengthy article about insurance for condo owners entitled, “Condo insurance considerations.”
The piece delved into the differences between a Master Policy, which is what your condo association carries...