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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…

Luke BacigalupoJune 11, 2018

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,…

Nikki SmithApril 10, 2018

What’s the benefit of the DC First Time Homebuyer Recordation Tax Deduction

What’s the Benefit? DC First-Time Recordation Tax is reduced to 0.725% from customary 1.1% or…

Nikki SmithApril 5, 2018

What’s the Benefit of the Maryland First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit?

What’s the Benefit? The Maryland First-Time Homebuyer Credit exempts the buyer from paying the State…

Nikki SmithApril 5, 2018

Seller Property Disclosure Requirements in DC

Question from an Agent:  My client, a seller of a DC property, has recently purchased…

benjaminMarch 2, 2018

Assignment OF TOPA Rights vs. TOPA Affidavit

I am often asked which is preferable – Assignment of TOPA Rights or a TOPA…

benjaminFebruary 7, 2018

Judgment Creditor Lien: When does it Automatically Release in DC?

Listing Agent Question: I have a client with a judgment creditor lien – arising from credit…

benjaminFebruary 5, 2018

A Common Misconception about VA Home Loans

A common misconception of the VA Loan Program is that once you take out a…

benjaminFebruary 2, 2018

Owner Occupancy

I often get asked at the settlement table - Why are 5 different lender documents…

benjaminJanuary 31, 2018

Insurability vs. Marketability: How is a property’s insurability different from its marketability?

The terms “marketable” title and “insurable” title are very common real estate terms that come…

benjaminJanuary 26, 2018