ATTORNEY-OWNED & OPERATED

Title, escrow, and
real estate closings.

Residential and commercial closings since 2001. We work with buyers, sellers, agents, and lenders.

OUR SERVICES

From title search
through settlement.

Cases closed
About 25,000
Combined experience
Nearly 90 years

Title search & review

We review property records and work to resolve title issues ahead of closing.

Title insurance

We help buyers and lenders arrange title insurance for their transactions.

Escrow & settlement

We coordinate settlement, signing, and recording for residential and commercial transactions.

1031 like-kind exchanges

We coordinate title and settlement for real estate transactions involving a Section 1031 like-kind exchange.

Mobile closings & video notarization

We arrange mobile closings nationwide at a convenient location. Remote online notarization by video is also available for eligible transactions.

OUR TEAM

Meet our team.

Adam Margolis

Adam Margolis, founder of Household Title & Escrow, has nearly 35 years of legal experience in title, real estate, and tax law. He is admitted to practice in Washington, DC, and Florida and is a former CPA.

Ralph Bernardo

Maryland attorney with nearly 40 years of experience.

David Edlavitch

Nearly 30 years of experience in title work and title searches.

CLOSING QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

What to expect before, during, and after a real estate closing.

For buyers

When should I contact Household Title?

Reach out when you have a signed purchase contract or are planning a refinance. Have the property address, your target closing date, and your agent’s or lender’s contact information handy if available.

What does Household Title do for my closing?

We examine title, help address issues that turn up, coordinate title insurance and settlement, and arrange recording of the applicable closing documents.

What should I bring to closing?

Ask your closing team what your file requires. A current government-issued photo ID is a good starting point. Confirm the amount due, the accepted payment method, and any documents you need to bring before your appointment.

How do I verify wire instructions?

Before sending any wire, always call our Maryland office at 301-530-6060 and confirm the instructions for your file. If a message gives you different banking details, stop and call. See our Wire Instructions page.

For sellers

What information should I have ready?

Have your property address and expected closing date ready. Tell us about any mortgage or home equity line, any homeowners or condominium association, and whether a trust or business owns the property. Your closing team will explain what documents it needs and how to send them securely.

Can I close by video or have a notary come to me?

Yes. We can arrange a mobile closing at your home, office, or another convenient location anywhere in the United States. We verify each signer’s identity before closing. Remote online notarization by video may also be available, depending on the documents and any lender requirements. Contact our team to confirm your options.

When will I receive my sale proceeds?

Ask your closing team for the timing on your file. Disbursement depends on when the required signing, funding, and any applicable recording steps are complete.

Can I use the Miami-area office or mail documents there?

The Coral Gables location is by appointment only. Call 305-596-7000 to arrange a visit. Send all mail and correspondence to our Bethesda office.

Have a question about your closing? Contact our team.

FIND US

Our offices.

CONTACT

Talk with our team.

We handle closings in multiple states and Washington, DC. Tell us where your property is located and how we can help.