Ground Rents 101
A ground rent is a unique Baltimore tradition where homeowners lease the land their property sits on. Learn how it works, its history, and common FAQs. Reach out for more information.
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Blue Crab Ground Rents LLC, formerly M-A Funding, Inc. and Albrite G.R. Services, LLC, has been Baltimore’s trusted partner in ground rent management since the 1980s. We’ve rebranded to deliver a modern, digital-first experience. Our mission is to educate homeowners and investors while simplifying ground rent payments, redemptions, and sity to craft something meaningful and lasting.
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A ground rent is a unique Baltimore tradition where homeowners lease the land their property sits on. Learn how it works, its history, and common FAQs. Reach out for more information.
Access Maryland land records to find ground rent details, deeds, and more with our step-by-step instructions.
Use Maryland's SDAT website to search property records, verify ownership, and check ground rent status. Our guide makes it simple.
Make a payment with:
Check: Payable to Blue Crab Ground Rents LLC, P.O. Box 216, Stevenson, MD 21153 (include invoice ID).
ACH: Email us for secure instructions.
Zelle: Send to bluecrabgroundrentsllc@gmail.com (include invoice ID).
Redeem your ground rent to own your property outright. We'll guide you through the process.
One or hundreds, cash payment, quick settlement, and we'll outbid any offers.
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