About CR of Maryland LLC

At CR of Maryland, we’re more than just a company that buys houses — we’re a local team committed to helping Maryland homeowners find real, stress-free solutions. Our mission is simple: offer fast, fair, all-cash offers and provide a smooth selling experience for homeowners who want a quicker, easier alternative to the traditional real estate process.

As trusted cash home buyers in Maryland, we understand the local market inside and out. Because we purchase properties directly — with no agents, no fees, and no repairs required — we can close in 30 days or less. We proudly serve the Baltimore Metro area, including Prince George’s, Harford, Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Carroll, Howard, and Frederick Counties.

Whether you’re facing foreclosure, handling an inherited home, going through a divorce, dealing with a frustrating rental property, or simply want to sell your house fast without repairs, CR of Maryland is here to help.

With over 3,000 successful real estate transactions, we’ve worked with homeowners in nearly every situation — and we bring that experience, compassion, and expertise to every property we buy.

We promise to show up with honesty, integrity, and transparency — every single time. We work hard for homeowners because we believe selling your house should feel simple, respectful, and human.

About the Owner of CR of Maryland I LLC

Alexander “Xander” Cruz Owner/Partner

Alexander Cruz is a Baltimore native, a real estate expert, and the owner of CR of Maryland. Since 2011, he has led the purchase, renovation, and resale of over 1,600 homes across the Baltimore metro area and surrounding counties. With deep local knowledge and a commitment to improving communities, Alexander has built CR of Maryland into one of the most trusted home-buying companies in Maryland.

Under his leadership, CR of Maryland helps homeowners sell their homes quickly and easily, offering fair cash offers with no fees, no repairs, and no hassle. Alexander takes pride in offering real solutions to sellers, whether they are facing foreclosure, going through probate, dealing with a vacant property, or simply ready to move on.

He lives in Maryland with his wife, Lauren, and their two children. Outside of real estate, he’s a dedicated family man who enjoys time on the water, cheering on Baltimore sports, and supporting local service projects.

Yvonne Deardorff Owner/Partner

Yvonne Deardorff is an attorney, Lakeside Title’s CEO and sole owner, and CEO of CR of Maryland. She graduated from Villa Julie College with an AA degree in Paralegal Studies before obtaining a BA in Jurisprudence from the University of Baltimore and then her law degree from University of Maryland School of Law in 1995. After spending several years in a law practice focused on real estate matters, she opened Avalon Title Corporation in 1998. She joined Lakeside in 2006 and established the second branch office of the company in Carroll County which she managed until 2009 when she was promoted to Director of Sales & Marketing in support of all of Lakeside’s business development. In 2011 she was promoted to Chief Operating Officer and in that role grew Lakeside’s footprint to 16 locations and over 90 employees until becoming the sole owner of Lakeside in March 2019. After building a strong professional relationship with CR of Maryland over many years, Yvonne became the CEO and President in 2022.

Yvonne’s mantra is to always work hard and be nice to people. Yvonne is a Carroll County native that now loves living on the Magothy River in Pasadena and relaxing at her home away from home on the bay in Ocean City, Maryland. She enjoys spending time on the water with her husband, Scott, and their three Labrador retrievers (one of each color), fishing, stand-up paddleboarding, and boating.

How We Work With Homeowners

We are a real estate solutions company based out of Baltimore. We’re a family-owned business with a focus on helping homeowners like you find solutions to any problem. Whether you’re going through a foreclosure, can’t sell your property, or just need to sell your house fast, CR of Maryland I LLC can help.

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