When people are purchasing or even selling a home, they are often times mystified by the number of hands that are touching the transaction. These can include Local and State Governments, Attorneys, Abstractors, Insurance Companies, Surveyors, Realtors, Lenders, etc. etc. etc. Each comes with their own fees/taxes/commissions that are charged …

Continuing with my Series on the Importance of a Title Company and how they fit into the closing process. Title companies provide peace of mind to both the Buyer and Lender. If there is ever any doubt about ownership, they have you covered.

Issuing Title Insurance (The Safety Net) …

Don't Skip the Final Walkthrough!

You’ve survived home searches, bidding wars, mortgage applications, and home inspections. The finish line is in sight, and signing the paperwork feels like a mere formality. But before you pick up the pen at the closing table, there’s one non-negotiable step left: the final …

The other day, we were helping our client with a Home Inspection before purchase. We always recommend to our Buyer clients that they get at least a Structural Inspection. While an Inspection report by a home inspector contains a lot of information on the home's condition, it is sometimes hard …

It's tasteless, odorless, colorless - and it may be linked to Lung Cancer. Radon. A gas that builds up in the lower levels of a home, and could cause long-term health issues.

Many of our buyer clients wonder if they should go through the expense of a Radon test …

In Maryland - especially around the DMV area - multiple offers on a home are to be expected. In many cases, offers from potential buyers include "all cash". Buyers that require financing might shy away from a deal with other buyers offering cash, but there may be reason to continue …

Are condos a good investment, or even a good value? Buyers struggle with this question. The answer isn't obvious, and comes down to your own sense of value. Do you place a high value on others maintaining the property and not having to worry about major repairs to your property? …

A couple of days ago, I was walking through a home in Catonsville, MD with a client. The client was intrigued by the location - being close to Ellicott City with a seemingly attractive price. The property had been billed as a complete renovation. When I walked into the property, …