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Plain-language answers to real homebuyer questions across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia — written each week by Karen Todd, Esq.

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Special Situations

Closing on New Construction in the DMV: A Buyer's Guide

Walk through any new construction home and the feeling is unmistakable: the scent of fresh paint, the gleam of untouched surfaces, the quiet hum of brand-new systems. It’s a blank canvas. This feeling of newness extends to the transaction itself. The process of closing on new construction is fundamentally different from buying a resale property, and understanding those differences is the key to a smooth journey from blueprint to welcome mat.

Karen Todd, Esq.
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The Closing / Settlement Table

What Is a Closing Disclosure? | TTG Title Group

It’s the final stretch of your home purchase. Your belongings are mostly in boxes, the rooms are starting to echo, and your mind is fixed on getting the keys. Then, an email arrives with a subject line about your “Closing Disclosure.” It’s a critical document, and it comes with a mandatory waiting period. But what is a Closing Disclosure, really? And why does the law insist you take three days with it before you can officially close?

Karen Todd, Esq.
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