Customary in the state of Maryland is a split of transfer and recordation charges between a buyer and a seller. Section 14-104(b) of the Real Property Article, Annotated Code of Maryland provides that, unless otherwise negotiated in the contract

The Maryland Realtors^® released their 2018 Legislative Priorities list for Realtors throughout the state to be aware of the key legislation being considered that will affect the real estate industry. Here are the summaries of the proposed bills:

For those considering a purchase of a new home in 2017, there are steps you can take to prepare yourself financially. The first step is to contact a local mortgage broker that can help review your current financial situation—but the two most important aspects to define are

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) conducted a survey that shows real estate like-kind exchanges are an important vehicle for disposing of and acquiring properties and support the nation's financial growth, job creation and economy. NAR's Like-Kind Exchanges: Real Estate Market Perspectives 2015 surveyed

Real Estate Report: FHA Introduces Changes to Help Strengthen Its Financial Health.

In a recent Housing of Urban Development (HUD) news release, a series of changes were announced that will allow the agency to better manage risk and further strengthen the health of the Federal Housing Administration's (FHA)

I've just received my SFR designation, which stands for Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource. This is a nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification. The National Association of REALTORS® offers the SFR certification to REALTORS® who want to help