As I was getting the fire started this morning, I realized that I have been taking for granted the fact that my dear husband has worked long and hard over the course of the last year to see to it that when winter hit we would be prepared to use our fireplace as a supplemental heating source if need or wanted. I always know that when I step out to grab logs from the wood rack … (0 comments)
maryland title agent: The cost of compliance in 2015
- 12/26/14 10:22 PM
As we look forward to a new year we are reminded that the new Consumer Disclosures will become mandatory in August. Those of us in the title industry have already started gearing up for the changes by updating our computer hardware if needed so that our computers are able to handle the new software, attending training and working with our software providers and our IT providers to ensure that our updates will be ready for install in time for the August 1 deadline. How will the changes affect you and your client? What can you expect to see in the months to come? As in … (0 comments)
maryland title agent: You have an on-line PRESENCE, but are you PRESENT?
- 08/03/12 03:44 AM
Every day we update out Twitter feed, enter our status on Facebook, blog, e-mail and text message to our clients in the hope that our on-line presence will attract their attention. It is important to do this, without question, but is that the only way in which you are communicating with your client base? More and more lately I find that people are only communicating via electronic media. I too find myself often falling into this same habit of sending a quick e-mail rather than picking up the phone sometimes and I resolve to stop relying upon electronic media to connect with … (0 comments)
maryland title agent: A TALE OF ADVERSE POSSESSION ON A TITLE AGENT'S LAND
- 08/02/12 02:27 AM
As a title agent with more than 25 years experience behind me I have heard many tales of adverse possession. I never thought I would be a victim of adverse possesion myself, but sadly, I find that my property has been used, for some time evidently, by others for their enjoyment, without my knowledge, by actual, open, hostile, and continuous possession I need to file a title claim.
My husband and I share a peaceful home life on our 17 acre parcel of property with many of God's creatures and for the most part they leave us alone and we … (2 comments)
Appealing your real estate tax assessment is something that all Maryland homeowners should be thinking of as we near the beginning of another new tax year. For those who have or will be purchasing and closing on Maryland real estate within the next month it is possible that the tax assessment for the property you are purchasing is substantially higher that the appraised value of the property. If that is the case then you really need to appeal your tax assessment IMMEDIATELY after closing. The appeal process is not that difficult, and depending on the value of your property, … (0 comments)
It's cold and snowy in Maryland and I am blessed to be able to work from home today in front of my cozy fireplace.
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