TOPA: New law is finally here!
The new TOPA statute for a single-family home, condominium unit and single-family home with an appurtenant unit is finally in place.
Tag: real estate
5 Things to Know About DC Homestead Deduction
In the process of purchasing a property, it is hard to keep track of all of the elements involved. Such elements can even include things that could be beneficial to the homebuyer. Therefore, we here at Federal Title do our best to keep homebuyers...
Real Estate Headlines: Tiny Homes, Tall Views
HERE’S A LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING IN REAL ESTATE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLOMBIA AND BEYOND. Tiny house movement makes its way to DC The Independent model single-family manufactured by Kasita is coming to DC to be available for touring. –Washington...
What’s the status of e-closings in DC, Maryland and Virginia?
It’s about time. The title insurance industry is catching up and rapidly integrating technology into all aspects of the real estate transaction. The ESIGN Act was federally passed in 2000 to enforce the viability of electronically signed...
Assignment of TOPA rights (Tenant’s Opportunity to Purchase Act): Q&A
Q: Can TOPA rights be assigned without a contract? A: With our without a contract, TOPA rights can be assigned. Q: How much (consideration) does the landlord/owner need to pay the Tenant to make the assignment valid? A: Most title...