Should I Obtain Title Insurance for my Property in Howard County, Maryland?

If you are considering transferring the title to your property in Howard County, Maryland, you may be asking whether you should obtain title insurance. Understanding the role and benefits of title insurance can help you make this decision. Title insurance is designed as a safeguard against potential issues that may arise with your property’s […]

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Simply put, a reverse mortgage is a loan that can be repaid at any time without penalty. Selling a home with a reverse mortgage is not unlike selling a home with a standard mortgage, but there are some key differences to keep in mind. If you are selling your home with a reverse mortgage, here […]

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Oct, 07, 2022
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May 15, 2019 – Baltimore City Office of Finance Hacked, Deed Recording Delays

We recently learned that the computer system at the Baltimore City Office of Finance has been hacked, causing the City of Baltimore to shut down the computer systems for the Tax and Land Records and the Office of Finance indefinitely. As a result, Baltimore City is unable to issue lien certifications, utility bills, or tax […]

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May, 15, 2019
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Maryland Estate Planning; How Can I Transfer a Deed?

In order to change the name on a deed, a new deed must be created. Drafting a deed is an extensive process. The deed needs to include if there was consideration for the change. The deed needs to have a certificate of preparation and signature stating who created it. Also, the deed needs to be […]

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Oct, 21, 2018
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How Multiple People Can Hold Title in the Same Property in Maryland

There are three major types of concurrent ownership in Maryland that can be written into a deed: Tenants in Common each own a share of the property as an individual with no right of survivorship. Therefore, if one co-tenant dies, his interest passes to his own heirs, not the other co-tenants. In this type of […]

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Nov, 27, 2017
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How Do I Redeem Maryland Ground Rent?

Ground rent is common in Maryland especially with property in Baltimore City. If ground rent is on your property then you are responsible for pay a small amount of money each year to the owner of the ground rent. The amounts vary but I find they are typically around $100 to $200 per year. Owners […]

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Feb, 14, 2017
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Maryland Property Law Attorney: Removing a Child From a Deed and Transfer Taxes

I have assisted clients in removing children from Maryland property deeds. There are many instances when doing so make good legal sense. When do so people often ask: will there be transfer taxes? In most instances the transaction is free from transfer taxes under Maryland law. That said, you should have an attorney first review […]

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Jan, 23, 2015
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Happy New Year! Time to Update Your Property Deed-Title?

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 […]

A co-owner holding title as Tenant in Common, under this scenario, can legally force the sale of the property. The other co-owners could engage in negotiations to buy-out their interest in the home. This also depends on how much equity is in the property. To discuss this and other property laws in Maryland, call or […]

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Nov, 13, 2014
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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 […]