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Deed Transfers

Confirming Your Homestead Status

Why Confirming Your Homestead Status After a Deed Transfer is Crucial for Your Property Taxes When you transfer ownership of a property, it is vital to confirm your homestead status with the county to protect your property tax benefits. A Read more

By Joseph Gentile, 2 yearsOctober 24, 2024 ago
Deed Transfers

Electronically Recording Deeds

Why Gentile Property Law Office, LLC Electronically Records Deeds and Why It’s Better for Clients At Gentile Property Law Office, LLC, we prioritize efficiency, security, and client satisfaction in all aspects of real estate transactions. One of the ways we Read more

By Joseph Gentile, 2 yearsOctober 21, 2024 ago
Deed Transfers

Understanding Deed Transfers

What You Need to Know When it comes to property ownership, understanding the process of deed transfers is essential. Whether you’re buying, selling, or gifting real estate, the deed transfer process plays a pivotal role in ensuring a smooth transfer Read more

By Joseph Gentile, 2 yearsOctober 18, 2024 ago
Deed Transfers

Recording Deeds Electronically in DC

Once a deed has been signed, sealed and delivered, the transfer from the grantor to the grantee takes place.  To protect the grantee’s interest in the property, the deed is recorded with the Land Records office.  This provides constructive notice Read more

By Joseph Gentile, 2 yearsOctober 15, 2024 ago
Property Taxes

Appealing Property Taxes in Maryland

When the State of Maryland sends you the property assessment, do you look at it? You should. Sometimes the state assessment is too high and you, as the homeowner, have the right to appeal the assessment. While appealing property taxes Read more

By Joseph Gentile, 2 yearsOctober 12, 2024 ago
FSBO

Drafting FSBO Contract

When selling a home For Sale By Owner (FSBO) and you’ve already found a buyer, one crucial decision remains: who should draft the contract? While realtors are often involved in property transactions, opting for a lawyer drafting the FSBO contract Read more

By Joseph Gentile, 2 yearsOctober 8, 2024 ago
Deed Transfers

DC Deed transfer FAQs

I was recently married and want to add my new spouse to title, will this be taxed? Whether you were recently married or married fifty years ago, adding or removing a spouse from the title to a property is exempt Read more

By Joseph Gentile, 2 yearsOctober 4, 2024 ago
Deed Transfers

Deed Transfer Considerations

Adding or removing a person from the deed to your real property is a significant decision that requires careful consideration of several factors. Whether you’re adding a family member, partner, or business associate, or removing someone due to a sale, Read more

By Joseph Gentile, 2 yearsSeptember 30, 2024 ago
Deed Transfers

Deed Transfer to an LLC

Transferring real property into a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a strategic move that offers numerous benefits, particularly for real estate investors and business owners. Here are some key reasons and benefits for considering a Deed transfer to an LLC: Read more

By Joseph Gentile, 2 yearsSeptember 23, 2024 ago
Deed Transfers

Deed Transfer to a Revocable Trust

Transferring real property to a revocable trust offers several compelling benefits that can simplify estate planning, provide privacy, and offer flexibility for property owners.  Here are some reasons to consider a Deed transfer to a revocable trust. Avoiding Probate: One Read more

By Joseph Gentile, 2 yearsSeptember 19, 2024 ago

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