Dealing with a home in your divorce
Heading into your divorce, you’re going to need a strong strategy for addressing the property division process that awaits you. Don’t be like others who put forth a lackluster effort feeling like they can negotiate on the fly. Taking this path is almost guaranteed to...
What happens if your home seller fails to disclose a defect?
Buying a new property is both an accomplishment and a huge responsibility. To ensure they are getting their money’s worth, buyers meticulously look into the details of the properties they are interested in, such as the available amenities, neighborhood and possible...
What are home warranties?
An important thing to consider after buying a new home is how to protect it. Sometimes, homeowners go through stressful situations when something goes wrong in their house, such as an electrical issue, appliance malfunction or plumbing problem. Fortunately, you can...
Using a professional real estate appraiser in a Maryland divorce
One of the most stressful issues in any Maryland divorce is dividing marital assets, and the division of marital assets may involve the most stressful of all issues: valuing the family home. Each spouse usually has a strongly held belief about the value of the...
What happens if you fail to pay rent in Maryland?
A public health crisis over the past two years caused many people to be furloughed or lose their job altogether. These people were unable to pay their rent. In response, federal and local governments issued moratoriums on evictions. They also provided rental...
Can title insurance help protect your real estate deal?
If you have purchased residential or commercial real estate in the past, you know that about 10% of the costs are closing costs. And, a big part of that percentage is title insurance, but many people do not know how important title insurance can be. Title insurance...
Eviction in Maryland
Landlords can evict tenants for cause in Maryland. But eviction is strictly regulated. Notice The state’s real estate law requires notice before a landlord can evict a tenant before the apartment’s lease ends. If a lease allows eviction for breach of lease, a landlord...