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Most popular posts of 2012

Written by Federal Title on . Posted in Article, Home Buying.

As another year comes to a close, let’s take a look back at some of the more popular articles that were posted to our blog in 2012.  What does ‘no consideration’ mean?by Catherine Schmitt When someone says “no consideration” deed, what does it mean? Does it mean no transfer and recordation taxes?  No. It actually […]

Title insurance Q&A

Written by Federal Title on . Posted in Article, Home Buying, Selling.

What will standard title insurance cost? Standard Owner’s Title Insurance premium is based on your purchase price. Enter your purchase price and answer a few other questions here to obtain an instant quote for the cost of both standard and enhanced owner’s title insurance. What would enhanced insurance cost? Enhanced Owner’s Title Insurance premium is […]

Title Report highlights our ‘unique’ business model

Written by Federal Title on . Posted in Article, Home Buying, Selling.

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 doing all along, which is full disclosure. Mortgage lenders are not just going to expect it, they’re going to demand […]

Transferring Real Property into a Revocable Trust: Benefits and Considerations

Written by Joe Gentile on . Posted in Article.

Real property, such as your home or investment properties, is often one of the most valuable assets you own. As you plan for the future and consider how to manage and protect your assets, one option worth exploring is transferring real property into a revocable trust. This legal arrangement offers several benefits, but it’s important […]

Selling a property in Maryland? You might be eligible for a MD non-resident withholding tax exemption

Written by Kimberly Gentile on . Posted in Article.

Recently a Maryland agent was asked by a client who does not reside in Maryland, “When someone like me is selling a property, what’s a topic that most sellers don’t know about?” The seasoned agent thought about it for a moment and replied, “The Maryland non-resident withholding tax.” The Maryland non-resident withholding tax was established […]