Understanding Preliminary Reports

After months of searching, you’ve finally found it -- your perfect dream home. But is it perfect? Will you be purchasing more than just a beautiful home? Will you also be acquiring liens placed on the property by prior owners? Have documents been recorded that will restrict your use of the property?

The Functions of an Escrow

Buying or selling a home (or other piece of real property) usually involves the transfer of large sums of money. It is imperative that the transfer of these funds and related documents from one party to another be handled in a neutral, secure and knowledgeable manner. For the protection of buyer, se

Mechanic's Liens: The Bowie Seller Who Tried to Skip a $150,000 Contractor Bill: A Mechanics' Lien Story from Prince George's County

The Bowie Seller Who Tried to Skip a $150,000 Contractor Bill: A Mechanics' Lien Story from Prince George's County A true story from my files. The client's name, street and a few details are changed. General educational information, not legal advice; mechanics' lien law is technical and a lawyer sho

Why Do You Need Title Insurance?

Title Insurance. It’s a term we hear and see frequently - we see reference to it in the Sunday real estate section, in advertisements and in conversations with real estate brokers. If you’ve purchased a home before, you’re probably familiar with the benefits and procedures of title insurance. But if