Recently, we have seen a small number of Buyers who are declining owner’s title insurance coverage on what is likely the largest transaction of their
Here are 21 Great Reasons why Village Settlements, Inc. should conduct your real estate settlement… Our attorneys review the title report, the survey, the contract
Montgomery County passes new increased Recordation Tax Rates. Effective October 1, 2023, Montgomery County transactions will see a new, increased recordation tax. The new schedule
Recently, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an advisory opinion to protect mortgage shoppers who are comparison shopping. The CFPB was concerned that it
It’s been a little while since we’ve seen people get this wrong, but lately we have seen some interesting interpretations of the law. It is
If your Seller is not a resident of the State of Maryland, or if your seller is not an entity (corporation, limited liability company) formed
It seems like such an easy question. The Seller, of course. Perhaps that is why we often see a Contract signed by the ABC Corporation
As you may know, effective October 1, 2022, Maryland law changed and settlement companies such as Village Settlements are now allowed to issue a check
A Message to our Clients, Customers, Realtors, Lenders and Friends, I am certain that you have all received many updates, notices and messages regarding the
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