Understand the problem before choosing the solution.
When a house becomes difficult to manage, the natural reaction is to look for the fastest way out. A better first step is to identify the facts that affect your choices.
For a Baltimore property, that may include ownership, title, occupancy, taxes, liens, condition, notices, insurance, mortgage balance, estate documents or the property location.
Official rules can vary by property, jurisdiction and circumstances. Use this page as a starting point and verify important legal, tax, title and safety questions with the appropriate professional or government office.
Questions to answer
- Assess condition — determine what applies before you commit to a strategy.
- Check occupancy — determine what applies before you commit to a strategy.
- Review title and ground-rent issues if applicable — determine what applies before you commit to a strategy.
- Compare repairs versus sale — determine what applies before you commit to a strategy.
- Estimate net proceeds — determine what applies before you commit to a strategy.