Maryland Bans ‘Check in the Mail’ Homebuying Tactic

Real Estate News · October 1, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026 · Source: Realtor.com

Maryland Bans ‘Check in the Mail’ Homebuying Tactic

Maryland now bans investors from mailing negotiable checks with unsolicited home offers, citing confusion, fraud, and consumer risk.

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Topics: Real Estate News, Daily Email, Data Journalism, Fraud and Scams, Homebuying

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