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First-time homebuyers in Maryland exempt from transfer taxes

Written by Federal Title on 2010-01-03.

Is there an advantage of being a first-time homebuyer in Maryland? The answer is "Yes." If you are a first-time homebuyer in the State of Maryland, then you are exempt from paying your portion of the State Transfer Tax (.25% of the Sales...

Seasoned settlement attorney returns to Federal Title

Written by Federal Title on 2009-12-01.

Pens around Catherine E. Schmitt‘s office have a way of disappearing. That’s the running joke around the office anyway, because this retired Marine and newest member of Federal Title & Escrow Company‘s team of closing...

Title Report highlights our ‘unique’ business model

Written by Federal Title on 2009-10-12.

A few weeks back Federal Title president Todd Ewing spoke with The Title Report editor Jennifer Kovacs about Federal Title’s approach to the changes.”There’s a hard push with the RESPA reforms toward what we’ve been...

Closing costs video ‘good intro’ to settlement steps

Written by Federal Title on 2009-09-01.

If you’re shopping for a home and haven’t had a chance to watch this quick introduction to title insurance, you may want to check it out. While “Closing Costs Explained Visually” is targeted toward consumers, real...

10 things homebuyers should know about title insurance

Written by Federal Title on 2009-08-27.

1. You have the right to choose your title company. In an industry contaminated by affiliated business arrangements, kickbacks, and other referral incentives, the internet returns the power to the people. Don’t let your mortgage lender...