An emergency bill has been introduced in the Maryland Senate and House of Delegates that would specifically prohibit counties from charging additional recordation taxes on
Given the recent surge in foreclosures in Maryland and across the country, it is no surprise that bank-owned (also know as “Real Estate Owned” or
This spring, the United States Department of Energy will be distributing nearly $300 million in rebates to consumers as part of its energy-efficient appliance rebate
As Realtors are well aware, in the current marketplace, a majority of sales transactions are either bank owned properties (REO) or “Short Sales”. When representing
Short Sales have dominated our marketplace as of late and in response to this, many Realtors are now familiar with the new GCAAR Short Sale
Real Estate Agents need to become familiar with the latest Federal initiatives to assist the housing market and to minimize some of the most difficult
A great deal has been written recently about the sale of Bank Owned or Foreclosed properties, as well as “Short Sales.” Buying such properties can
Effective January 1, 2012, the Regional Sales Contract has been amended. The Property Maintenance and Condition Paragraph of the Contract (Paragraph 7) has been changed
Effective January 1, 2008, Maryland has amended its rules regarding the Homestead Tax Credit. This credit or reduced tax is given to owner occupants, as
The trauma in the “sub-prime” mortgage market has obviously spilled over into the “prime” mortgage markets. The demise of a number of “sub-prime” lenders has
