Stanley S. Pickett, lawyers in Greenbelt, MD, Maryland

Preparing to Sell Your Home

So you have decided to sell your home! With so much to do, it is often difficult to determine where to start. In the way of a few helpful suggestions to make the process more manageable, you might consider the following:More...

Shopping for a Mortgage

For most of us, obtaining a mortgage is a particularly important financial transaction. The costs that are charged by various lenders in connection with mortgages vary widely. It is advisable to comparison shop when looking for a mortgage. Doing so could save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars.More...

Initiative and Referendum

Initiative and referendum are two mechanisms by which the voters of a state can directly effectuate changes in the state law. Whether a particular state has an initiative process and/or a referendum process is determined by the constitution of the state. More...

Settling Uncertain Boundary Lines

Often property owners do not know the location of the exact boundaries of their property. Unless the property has been surveyed by a professional surveyor, the issue may be unclear. Alternatives are available to help neighbors settle uncertain boundary lines.More...

Agency Relationship in a Real Estate Transaction

Whether buying or selling real estate, chances are good that a real estate agent will be involved in the transaction. In most states, a real estate agent represents only the seller or the buyer. Rarely do states allow one agent to represent both parties. The purpose of single representation is to avoid a potential for a conflict of interest and to ensure that the interests of each party are being fully represented.More...