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What does contingent mean?

Written by Federal Title on 2022-08-06.

When browsing homes for sale on a real estate app like Zillow or Redfin, you may come across property labeled contingency or contingent. What does contingent mean in real estate?A contingent contract means the offer to buy the house includes...

DC property taxes due September 15

Written by Federal Title on 2022-08-03.

DC property taxes are due again. They are billed in two installments, with the first half being due March 31 and the second half being due September 15.The first bills are usually mailed out in February by the DC Office of Tax and Revenue,...

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How to change your chosen title company after you have a ratified sales contract

Written by Federal Title on 2022-08-02.

You can change title companies with the consent of the seller, through a simple addendum to the ratified sales contract. View our settlement agent-change sample addendum.What happens if a homebuyer doesn’t about their right to choose a...

Homebuying competition drops in D.C. real estate market

Written by Federal Title on 2022-08-01.

The stories about homes for sale receiving multiple offers, contracts with waived contingencies and properties purchased sight unseen may soon be coming to an end.Rising interest rates, inflation, high home prices and an uncertain economic...

SECURE Notarization Act passes in the House, paves way for national RON legislation

Written by Federal Title on 2022-07-29.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a series of bills on Wednesday night that included the ALTA-supported Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act (H.R. 3962), according to a news bulletin...

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What does contingent mean?

DC property taxes due September 15

How to change your chosen title company after you have a ratified sales contract

Homebuying competition drops in D.C. real estate market

SECURE Notarization Act passes in the House, paves way for national RON legislation

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What does contingent mean?
DC property taxes due September 15
How to change your chosen title company after you have a ratified sales contract