The question I have, is there a legal way to assume the mortgage since he has such a great rate?

After speaking with a real estate attorney, they had recommended transferring ownership of the property from the land trust into an LLC and dissolving the land trust.

You will need to search for off-market deals because they are the ones that aren't that desperate to sell versus the MLS where they want the money right away mostly due to buying another house immediately.

It has been on my to do list the past couple of years and looks like I finally need it 

Can anyone recommend an agent working on the Eastern Shore of Maryland?

What should I be aware of if I am doing the purchase?

.- **No Late Fees or Penalties**: During the forbearance period, you won't be charged late fees or have delinquencies reported to credit bureaus.- **Repayment Options**: After the forbearance period, you won’t be required to repay all missed payments at once.

I can refinance when rates drop in the future. 

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