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November 22, 2019
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What Exactly Are Home Warranties?

By Stephanie Dudley | Consumers | No Comments

Imagine closing on your home and right after moving in your dishwasher breaks, the basement sump pump stops working, and your heating system begins to malfunction.  None of these issues…

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October 17, 2019
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DC First-Time Homebuyer Recordation Tax Reduction

By Ben Raffel | Purchase, Taxes | No Comments

Below Are The Updated (October 2019) Requirements To Qualify For A Recordation Tax Reduction: The purchase price can’t exceed $647,000. Total household income doesn’t exceed the below thresholds: Persons In…

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October 7, 2019
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DC Tax Abatement

DC Tax Abatement Program

By Federal Title | Purchase | No Comments

Also known as DC’s Lower-Income Homeownership Exemption Program, it provides an exemption from the DC 1.1% (or 1.45% depending on the purchase price) Recordation Tax and an allowable credit from…

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September 12, 2019
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Reissue Rates Explained

By Joe Gentile | Consumers, Title Insurance | No Comments

What is a reissue rate? Simply put, it is a homebuyer discount on the cost of an owner’s title insurance policy. The following sets forth the requirements along with the…

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June 25, 2019
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What Is Title Insurance?

By Ben Raffel | Title Insurance | No Comments

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…

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June 10, 2019
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Introducing Our REALCredit Partner Program

By Federal Title | Press Release | No Comments

Federal Title & Escrow Company, the largest non-affiliated title and escrow company in the D.C. metro area, today announced the launch of the REALCredit™ Partner program so that real estate…

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May 13, 2019
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Maryland Non-Resident Withholding

By Stephanie Dudley | Sell | No Comments

When you sell real estate in Maryland and are not a resident of the State of Maryland, you need to be aware of the non-resident withholding tax.  Since 2003, the…

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April 22, 2019
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Why Picking The Right Closing Date Matters

By Joe Gentile | Purchase, Refinance, Sell | No Comments

As we head into the busiest time of year for real estate, I want to bring up a small matter that regularly gets overlooked.  Selecting a closing date.  This often-overlooked…

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April 15, 2019
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D.C. Tax Abatement

D.C. Tax Abatement: Can I apply more than once?

By Stephanie Dudley | Consumers | No Comments

Can you apply for the D.C. Lower Income Homeownership Exemption (D.C. Tax Abatement) more than once? Yes. According to the Recorder of Deeds, there are no current statutory limitations as…

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April 12, 2019
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AfBAs And MSAs Are Bad For Consumers

By Federal Title | Consumers | No Comments

Written by: Tyler J. Turner, Executive Director of the Utah Association of Title Professionals In a case of legislative railroading spurred on by national real estate brokerages, Utah lawmakers cast…

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April 8, 2019
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Owner’s Title Insurance: You Have Options Despite What Your Title Company Might Tell You!

By Joe Gentile | Purchase | No Comments

You Have A Choice: Every day I take phone calls or receive emails from prospective clients who are shopping for a title company.  And every day it always amazes me…

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April 1, 2019
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Real Estate Agent vs. Client Reviews: Why the Divergence in Opinion?

By Todd Ewing | Consumers | No Comments

Nearly all established title companies in the Washington DC market boast a substantial number of online reviews.  However, unlike other service industries, the title industry invites highly divergent review ratings…

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March 28, 2019
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Does The D.C. First-time Homebuyer Program Include G-4 Visa Holders?

By Stephanie Dudley | Purchase, Taxes | No Comments

Yes. For G-4 visa holders that do not file U.S income taxes, the DC Recorder of Deeds requires a letter from their employer stating the annual salary and that the…

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March 18, 2019
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Location Surveys, When Are They Needed?

By Joe Gentile | Consumers, Purchase | No Comments

When purchasing a property, there are many different expenses, a lot of which seem to overlap.  One expense that is frequently questioned is whether it is worth it to obtain…

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March 11, 2019
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Is A Radon Test Required For Sale In Montgomery County?

By Ben Raffel | Sell | No Comments

As of October 1, 2016, county law requires that “a single-family home located in the county must be tested for radon before completing a sale of the home.” A single-family…

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February 27, 2019
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Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Required For Sale In MD?

By Catherine Schmitt | Sell | No Comments

Are carbon monoxide detectors required for selling property in the State of Maryland? Let’s find out. First, carbon monoxide detectors have been required in all rental units in Maryland since…

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February 19, 2019
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Federal Title & Escrow Announces The Opening Of Rockville Location

By Federal Title | Press Release | No Comments

Federal Title & Escrow Company, a leading title & escrow closing company in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia announces the opening of its new Rockville office at 2275 Research Boulevard, Suite 500, Rockville, MD 20850….

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February 18, 2019
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When In Doubt, DISCLOSE – DISCLOSE – DISCLOSE

By Todd Ewing | Real Estate Agents | No Comments

Disclosure of easements, conditions, and restrictions is a must. For example, a buyer recently walked on a contract because the seller had failed to disclose a building easement benefitting the…

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February 11, 2019
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Federal Title & Escrow Now Accepts Closing Funds Through ZOCCAM

By Federal Title | Press Release | No Comments

Washington, D.C. February 11th, 2019 – Federal Title & Escrow is pleased to announce that Cash to Close funds can now be submitted electronically through our partner ZOCCAM. This technology…

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January 17, 2019
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D.C. Homestead Deduction: What If The Property Is Titled In The Name Of My Trust?

By Todd Ewing | DC Homestead Deduction | No Comments

Do you qualify for the D.C. Homestead Deduction if the property is titled in the name of your trust? Yes, assuming you occupy the property as your principal residence and…

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