A history of Baltimore ground rents, courtesy of guest blogger, David Kramer of Castle Title. This is the first in a series of three he will be sharing about the reform the Maryland Legislature is putting into place because there are so many Baltimore ground rent issues. Thank you, David! ------------------------------------------- A little over three [...]
I'm pleased to introduce David Kramer, legal counsel to Castle Title, as a current and future guest blogger here on my site. David will be blogging about title issues, title questions, and other title related Baltimore real estate issues. David graduated from The American University before receiving his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from [...]
Beginning June 19, southbound York Road will be closed in Hunt Valley just north of Shawan Road through at least August 15th. This is to repair the bridge over Western Run. Nighttime will have northbound closures as well. Traffic will be directed from Belfast Road to 83 South to Shawan Road. This will be the [...]
The Maryland Taxation of Forgiven Debt in Short Sales bill was signed by Mayor O'Malley on May 20, 2010. This is great news because it PREVENTS the tax of the debt forgiven. A few counties in Maryland -- Anne Arundel, Prince George's, and Montgomery had begun charging recordation and transfer taxes based on what was [...]
Great Grapes Wine, Arts & Foods Festival traveling wine fest is coming next weekend, June 12 & 13, 2010. There will be 20 wineries there, as well as family activities, like a great playground and a stage with live music to enjoy. Crafts, cooking & wine pairings, and organic farm products will be on hand. [...]
Towson celebrates Flag Day at Pickersgill Retirement Community on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 7 pm. Pickersgill is named for Mary Pickersgill, who sewed the flag that flew over Fort McHenry in the War of 1812, which inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner". Guests are invited to bring a picnic to enjoy [...]