This is a generic form for the sale of residential real estate. Please check your state=s law regarding the sale of residential real estate to insure that no deletions or additions need to be made to the form. This form has a contingency that the Buyers= mortgage loan be approved. A possible cap is placed on the amount of closing costs that the Sellers will have to pay. Buyers represent that they have inspected and examined the property and all improvements and accept the property in its "as is" and present condition.
Closing Any Property Within The State In Montgomery
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If a plat for a property is needed, contact the local Land Records office where the property is located. Plats are also available online through the Maryland State Archives at .plats. Property maps provided courtesy of the Maryland Department of Planning.
Montgomery County has an upper middle of the pack average effective tax rate at 0.38%. This is due to the state's low median home value of $151,300, but $570 median real estate tax payment.
Holding title to a piece of property is the legal way of saying you own the right to the property. In contrast, deeds are legal documents (also called instruments) that transfer title from one person to another.
Who Holds the Deed When You Have a Mortgage Lender? The short answer is: You, the homeowner, typically hold the deed to your house, even when you have a mortgage.
If your property is located in Montgomery County, you can order a copy of your deed by going to the Land Records Department of the Clerk's Office in Montgomery County Circuit Court (50 Maryland Avenue, Room 212, Rockville, Maryland, 20850).
Go to the circuit court in the Maryland county where the property is located. A list of court address and phone numbers is at mdcourts/courtsdirectory. Once inside the courthouse, proceed to the Land Records Department. Tell the clerk that you need a copy of your deed.
You must show proof of ownership of the property. This is typically evidenced by a copy of the deed. The property must be your primary residence. You have to file your homestead exemption with the tax assessor's office (it is not automatically done for you).
To apply for senior citizens or disability exemption you must bring proof of age (birth certificate or drivers license) and most recent Federal and State income tax returns to the Tax Assessor's office between October 1 and December 31 to be eligible for exemption on the next years tax.
Recording a deed in Montgomery County is a two step process. First, bring the deed to the County Transfer/Recordation Tax Office located at: 27 Court House Square, Suite 200, Rockville, for processing. Second, visit the Courthouse at 50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville 2nd floor Recording Office.
Maryland offers an additional property tax credit for homeowners who are 70 years or older, have lived in their home for at least 40 years, or are retired military personnel. This credit further reduces property tax liability for eligible seniors.