Common Ways of Holding Title

How Should I Take Ownership of the Property I am Buying? Real property can be incredibly valuable and the question of how parties can take ownership of their property is important. The form of ownership taken -- the vesting of title -- will determine who may sign various documents involving the prop

WHAT'S A FICO®?

What is a FICO® Score? FICO® stands for Fair Isaac & Company and is the name for the most well known credit scoring system, used by Experian. The credit bureau’s computer evaluates a complete credit profile and assigns a score, which is used to estimate credit worthiness. Each of the three bureaus (

Required Reporting to the I.R.S.

Sellers of real property will have certain information regarding the sale reported to the Internal Revenue Service. This required reporting is a consequence of the Tax Reform Act of 1986; it is intended to encourage taxpayer compliance and aid in audit and enforcement efforts by the I.R.S. To help y

Understanding Foreclosures

Facing Foreclosure in Waldorf, MD? Options for Charles County Homeowners Call one of these first. Keep reading after. Maryland foreclosure prevention — 877-462-7555HUD housing counselor referral — 800-569-4287Homeowners HOPE Hotline — 888-995-HOPE (4673)Maryland Legal Aid — 888-213-3320Maryland 211