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Remember to Cancel the DC Homestead

Written by Stephanie Dudley Caster on 2023-03-29.

Why is it important to remember to cancel the DC Homestead deduction real property tax credit on a property that is no longer your principal residence? The simple answer is that you run the risk of being audited by the District of Columbia’s...

Solar Panel Disclosure – Where’s the Documentation?

Written by Todd Ewing on 2023-03-21.

Since the introduction of the Solar Panel Disclosure (GCAAR Form #1611), Sellers who own a solar panel system free and clear or purchased the property years ago with that system in existence are often unable to produce the documentation required...

What to Look for in Your Contract: Affiliated Business Arrangement Disclosures

Written by Luke Bacigalupo on 2023-03-17.

A real estate contract can be over 50 pages long. How can you know what to look for in your contract? Affiliated Business Arrangements (“ABA”) are agreements between two or more parties in a real estate transaction that allow for the services...

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...

Concerns When a Listing Requires Use of a JV Title Company

Written by Joe Gentile on 2023-03-10.

Concerns When a Listing Requires Use of a JV Title Company A recent trend in the real estate market is for the listing agent to dictate the terms of how to make the offer. A common method of doing this is through the requirements of making...

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Remember to Cancel the DC Homestead

Solar Panel Disclosure – Where’s the Documentation?

What to Look for in Your Contract: Affiliated Business Arrangement Disclosures

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

Concerns When a Listing Requires Use of a JV Title Company

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