Professional. Knowledgeable. Experienced.
We employ exceptional people and utilize industry-leading technology to stay
one step ahead throughout the real estate transaction.
The Modern Difference
Modern Settlements provides comprehensive title insurance and settlement services for residential and refinance transactions. We recognize the value of providing tools to realtors, buyers, sellers, and lenders to make transactions run smoothly. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with both incomparable industry expertise as well as quality technology for a secure, transparent, and seamless experience with every closing.
The Best Technology
Closings can take place in one of our office locations or via remote online notarization and virtual closings. Through our industry-leading technology, our closing experience doesn’t require buyers and sellers to be in the same room at the same time. Before your closing, we will discuss your preferences and what option works best for you.
Why Title Insurance?
Title insurance is not as well understood as other types of insurance, but it is just as important. When buying a home, you are really purchasing the title to that property—the right to occupy and use the space. Title insurance insures against financial loss caused by defects in that title to real estate. Title insurance companies defend against lawsuits attacking the title, or in the case of a covered loss, reimburse the insured up to the policy limit.
Settle with the Best
Carolyn P Burns, Esq.
Carolyn has more than 15 years of legal experience. She began her career as in-house counsel for a District of Columbia-based venture advisory firm and seed investment fund where her experience included mergers and acquisitions, as well as business entity formations. In 2008, Carolyn shifted focus to real estate, successfully opening and growing the DC office of a large area title company. She has since conducted thousands of real estate transactions and taught hundreds of classes to real estate professionals.
Carolyn received both her B.S. and J.D. from the University of South Carolina. She is admitted to the District of Columbia Bar and both the Maryland and South Carolina State Bars. Carolyn has also served on several committees of the DC and Greater Capitol Area Association of Realtors, including the Public Policy Committee and Forms Committee.
Carolyn lives with her husband and two young children in Silver Spring, MD and enjoys hiking, cycling, and reading.