Prince Georges County backs bid for $4 million in st...
Feb 14, 2013 | via Big News Network.com
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Maryland weighing new housing department bids
Dec 12, 2012 | via Big News Network.com
Marylands real estate agency has begun reviewing bids for a new headquarters for the Department of Housing and Community Development in Prince Georges County after terminating its negotiations with a development team led by county developer Carl Williams in mid-October. Michael Gaines, who heads the Maryland Department of General Services, said his ... (more) Comment?
2013 Maryland IDOT Legislation Expands Exemption Amo...
Tuesday May 14 | via JD Supra
As a result of recent Maryland legislation, commercial property owners currently considering the financing or refinancing of their real estate may achieve significant recordation tax savings when using so-called "indemnity deeds of trust" . IDOTs are deeds of trust which encumber the property of a Borrower's guarantor, as distinguished from the ... (more) Comment?
Family Struggles As Foreclosures In Maryland Surge 1...
Tuesday May 14 | via WUSA9
Just when the local housing market is looking stronger, red flags are emerging in Maryland, with foreclosure activity up triple-digits last month. Comment?
Old Line Bancshares Completes Acquisition of WSB Hol...
Friday May 10 | via GlobeNewswire
Old Line Bancshares, Inc. , the parent company of Old Line Bank, today announced the completion of its acquisition of WSB Holdings, Inc., the parent company of The Washington Savings Bank, F.S.B. . The combination of Old Line Bank and The Washington Savings Bank creates the fifth-largest independent commercial bank based in Maryland, with assets of ... (more) Comment?
Preparing for a Rise in Investor-Owned Properties
Wednesday May 8 | via Planning
Prince George's County, Maryland, like many other middle-income suburban areas, was hit hard by the housing market crash, but housing values and home sales are rising again, fueled in significant part by investors who account for one-third of all home sales within the county. Comment?
State shouldn't let landlords discriminate
Sunday May 5 | via The Baltimore Sun
As we recently celebrated the 45th anniversary of the federal Fair Housing Act, it is significant to note that the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. metropolitan regions are among the most segregated in America. Comment?
Silence surrounds savers' rate cuts
51 min ago | via AdelaideNow...
FINANCIAL institutions were quick to announce drops to mortgage interest rates this month but have remained silent while cutting savings account rates. Comment?
Aucklanders in exodus to Hamilton
1 hr ago | via The Otago Daily Times
Aucklanders are looking as far away as Hamilton to buy homes as more people find themselves squeezed out of their local real estate market. Comment?
1 hr ago | via Examiner.com
Real estate enthusiasts receive five housing data points this week, with the FHFA House Price Index and the latest New and Existing Home Sales data due among them. Comment?
Real Property - No grounds for relief from mortgage ...
1 hr ago | via Michigan Lawyers Weekly
The trial court correctly dismissed plaintiffs' multicount complaint arising from the foreclosure and sale of their following a mortgage default. Comment?
Miami's City National Bank is a focus of a former Sp...
1 hr ago | via The Miami Herald
The purchase price of Miami's highly rated City National Bank of Florida is at the center of a potential criminal case now unfolding in Spain. Comment?