Title fraud, although a rare scam, does happen to homeowners and may result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in loss. Senior citizens with paid-off mortgages are particularly vulnerable to title fraud and similar real estate fraud schemes. As…
Why Use a Title Company in a For-Sale-by-Owner Transaction?
The “for sale by owner” signs might not be as numerous as signs placed by real estate agents, but there are plenty of people in Maryland, both sellers and buyers, who prefer private transactions. A transaction between family members of…
Can I Choose My Own Title Company?
A Maryland title company is a necessary and important party in every sale or purchase of real estate. Not only does it perform title search and issue title insurance, but it also handles a big portion of the paperwork, files…