Purchasing a piece of real estate, whether a residential property where you plan to live for years, or a commercial property where you hope to build your business, is likely to be one of the single largest purchases you make in your lifetime. You want to be sure that the investment is sound and that […]
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Condo ownership can bring with it the investment value of owning a home, while also bringing the advantages of communal living. There are unique aspects of owning a condominium that every Maryland condo dweller should understand. Possibly chief among these is the subject of insurance. Master and individual condo insurance policies There are typically two […]
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When purchasing commercial real estate with the intention of using it for a new business, it can be difficult to find a property that perfectly suits your needs. You may find the ideal property, only to learn that the parcel’s zoning requirements would prevent you from designing the ideal structure to house your business. With […]
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Perhaps you’ve long wanted to generate a revenue stream from real estate investments and finally have the capital to do so, or perhaps your investments have so far been more hands-off, but you’ve found an opportunity to buy that’s too good to pass up. Real estate can be a stable investment alternative to an uncertain […]
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We have previously discussed the merits and risks of reverse mortgages in a prior post on our blog. While much of the negative reputation that reverse mortgage purveyors carry is outdated, there are still numerous risks involved in taking out a reverse mortgage on the equity you’ve built up in your home. In order to […]
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If you’re attempting to sell a home or condo in Maryland, you want your home to appear perfect and move-in ready to potential buyers, so that you can get the sale price you feel that you deserve. Defects in your home, even if they’re small and inconsequential, could scare off skittish buyers, so disclosing every […]
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On October 14, 2016, new rules created by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the topic of harassment in housing entered into effect. These rules define the claim of “hostile environment harassment” and establish a protocol for how such claims should be handled. For years, homeowners and tenants who believed they were […]
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As we discussed in a prior post, there are three types of real estate deeds, each offering the deed-holder different rights and degrees of ownership of the property described. There are times when an owner discovers that they do not, in fact, hold a general warranty deed, but believe that they are entitled to hold […]
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If you’re in the market for a new home in Maryland, you may have seen homes listed as “short sales,” but you may not have had a chance to learn more about how these sales differ from conventional home sales. In a future post, we’ll explain why a seller might consider short sale or foreclosure […]
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If you’re planning to purchase a property, it’s important to know the difference among the types of instruments that can convey title to a property. The three instruments most commonly used to convey title are the general warranty deed, special warranty deed, and quitclaim deed. Read on to learn more about the similarities and differences […]
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What to Expect at Your Real Estate Closing in Maryland
/by Evans LawPurchasing a piece of real estate, whether a residential property where you plan to live for years, or a commercial property where you hope to build your business, is likely to be one of the single largest purchases you make in your lifetime. You want to be sure that the investment is sound and that […]
Condo Owners, Do You Know What Your Insurance Covers?
/by Evans LawCondo ownership can bring with it the investment value of owning a home, while also bringing the advantages of communal living. There are unique aspects of owning a condominium that every Maryland condo dweller should understand. Possibly chief among these is the subject of insurance. Master and individual condo insurance policies There are typically two […]
What is the Process for Obtaining a Zoning Variance?
/by Evans LawWhen purchasing commercial real estate with the intention of using it for a new business, it can be difficult to find a property that perfectly suits your needs. You may find the ideal property, only to learn that the parcel’s zoning requirements would prevent you from designing the ideal structure to house your business. With […]
Investing In Commercial Real Estate for the First Time
/by Evans LawPerhaps you’ve long wanted to generate a revenue stream from real estate investments and finally have the capital to do so, or perhaps your investments have so far been more hands-off, but you’ve found an opportunity to buy that’s too good to pass up. Real estate can be a stable investment alternative to an uncertain […]
Reverse Mortgage Companies Issued Major Fine for Deceptive Practices
/by Evans LawWe have previously discussed the merits and risks of reverse mortgages in a prior post on our blog. While much of the negative reputation that reverse mortgage purveyors carry is outdated, there are still numerous risks involved in taking out a reverse mortgage on the equity you’ve built up in your home. In order to […]
Disclosure Obligations in a Maryland Home Sale
/by Evans LawIf you’re attempting to sell a home or condo in Maryland, you want your home to appear perfect and move-in ready to potential buyers, so that you can get the sale price you feel that you deserve. Defects in your home, even if they’re small and inconsequential, could scare off skittish buyers, so disclosing every […]
New Federal Rules on Discrimination in Housing, with Impact on HOAs, Established
/by Evans LawOn October 14, 2016, new rules created by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the topic of harassment in housing entered into effect. These rules define the claim of “hostile environment harassment” and establish a protocol for how such claims should be handled. For years, homeowners and tenants who believed they were […]
New Law regarding Quiet Title About to Take Effect in Maryland
/by Evans LawAs we discussed in a prior post, there are three types of real estate deeds, each offering the deed-holder different rights and degrees of ownership of the property described. There are times when an owner discovers that they do not, in fact, hold a general warranty deed, but believe that they are entitled to hold […]
Is a Short Sale a Good Option for Me?
/by Evans LawIf you’re in the market for a new home in Maryland, you may have seen homes listed as “short sales,” but you may not have had a chance to learn more about how these sales differ from conventional home sales. In a future post, we’ll explain why a seller might consider short sale or foreclosure […]
What is the difference between a General Warranty Deed and a Special Warranty Deed?
/by Evans LawIf you’re planning to purchase a property, it’s important to know the difference among the types of instruments that can convey title to a property. The three instruments most commonly used to convey title are the general warranty deed, special warranty deed, and quitclaim deed. Read on to learn more about the similarities and differences […]