Maryland Transaction Coordinator Guide: What's Unique About MD Closings
Maryland sits between pure title-company states and pure attorney-driven states, with enough state-specific quirks that cross-border agents get tripped up regularly. HOA and condo resale packages with strict rescission windows, ground rent in Baltimore, wet settlements, layered taxes, and the Residential Property Disclosure — here's what's unique about Maryland closings.
Maryland Recordation Tax and Lead Paint Requirements Explained
Maryland stacks state recordation tax, state transfer tax, local transfer tax, and sometimes a Baltimore City yield tax on the same transaction — and applies one of the country's most aggressive lead paint laws to every pre-1978 rental. Here's the agent's guide to both, including county rates, exemptions, and MDE compliance.