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Wicomico County Deed Transfer Lawyer: Wicomico County Property Deed Transfer Requirements

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There are several important steps and decisions that must be made when properly filing a Maryland real estate deed. Besides all of the state requirements, Wicomico County deed filings have the additional requirement: “Instruments transferring title. For any instrument that transfers title and/or effects a change in ownership on the real property tax records of […]

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Happy New Year! Time to Update Your Property Deed-Title?

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For a free consultation today, contact attorney Stephen J. Reichert at 410-299-4959, sreichert@reichertlegal.com or by clicking here. The Law Office of Stephen J. Reichert, LLC provides professional deed transfers of Maryland property deeds. Deed filing laws are different in each Maryland county; Maryland attorney Stephen J. Reichert understands the laws of Maryland and all 23 […]

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Property Law Attorney: Anne Arundel County House Title/Deed Transfer Requirements

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There are several important steps and decisions that must be made when properly filing a Maryland real estate deed. Besides all of the state requirements, Anne Arundel County deed filings have the additional requirement: “Anne Arundel County – Must have the tax account number, the grantee’s name(s), and the address for mailing future property tax […]

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Frederick County, Maryland, Property Deed Recording Lien Sheet/Certificate Requirement

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There are several important steps and decisions that must be made when properly filing a Maryland real estate deed. Besides all of the state requirements, Frederick County deed filings have the additional requirement: “County taxes, assessments and charges. Except as provided in RP § 3-104(c)(1)7 with respect to personal property taxes, except as provided in […]

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Talbot County Property Deed Lawyer: Talbot County Property Deed Transfer Requirements

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There are several important steps and decisions that must be made when properly filing a Maryland real estate deed. Besides all of the state requirements, Talbot County deed filings have the additional requirement: “Talbot County – Every instrument recorded must have “written, typed, or printed on its back, to be readily visible when folded for […]

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Maryland Deed Drafting: Maryland In-Take Sheet Distinction Between Non-Arms Length and Arms Length Transaction

When a Maryland property deed is filed, the filing county requires an in-take sheet along with the Deed. Some counties have their own special in-take sheets (for example, Baltimore City) while others use the standard state of Maryland in-take sheet. One of the questions on the in-take sheet is whether the property transaction is a […]

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Maryland Property Law Attorney: Maryland Homestead Credit Application

The Homestead Credit limits the yearly increase in taxable assessments for qualifying Maryland real property to 10% or less each year. However, not every county has the same percentage cap. For example many set the cap at 10% however Prince George’s County and Anne Arundel County set the cap currently at 2%. This credit can […]

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Maryland Property Tax Appeal Lawyer: Can Maryland Reassess Property Value After Purchase?

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No, Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation cannot reassess because the property was purchased. Property is assessed every three years throughout the state of Maryland. The exception to this is if the property was improved (i.e. an addition, increased finished space, etc.) at which point the state could reassess in between the three year cycle; […]

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Maryland Property Law Lawyer: Maryland Homestead Credit Rates by County/Municipality

The Homestead Credit limits the yearly increase in taxable assessments for qualifying Maryland real property to 10% or less each year. However, not every county has the same percentage cap. For example many set the cap at 10% however Prince George’s County and Anne Arundel County set the cap currently at 2%. To discuss this […]

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Application for Maryland Homestead Tax Credit

Yesterday in this blog I wrote about the purpose of the Maryland Homestead Credit and a reader e-mailed me for the application, which is something useful to post in this forum. It is available on-line at this link. To discuss this and other property matters in Maryland, or to ensure your deed is drafted and […]

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