Maryland Deed Transfer Law: Prerequisites to Recording in the Land Records

There are several important steps and decisions that must be made when properly filing a Maryland real estate deed. One step that is occasionally overlooked, but will frustrate the property transfer, is the Maryland “Certificate of Preparation.” Maryland law provides the following: “No deed, mortgage, or deed of trust may be recorded unless it bears […]

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Feb, 07, 2014
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Maryland Real Estate Attorney: Quitclaim Deed, Warranty Deed, Special Warranty Deed and Transfer of Real Property Ownership

A common question from clients is whether a quit claim deed transfers less interest in the property than a warranty deed or special warranty deed. The short answer is “no.” All three types of property deed transfers can transfer the same interest in the property. That said, there are several factors that need to be […]