Help for First-time Homebuyers I’ve always thought that owning a home was key to achieving the American Dream. That’s why I never squander a chance to help first-time homebuyers get ahead. Maryland, through the Maryland Mortgage Program and others, offers...
Maryland Real Estate News Maryland’s future seems bright under the latest economic projections. At just 1.6%, we currently have the lowest unemployment in the country! Inflation is slowing. The S&P is up. Mortgage rates are down significantly in the last...
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Maryland Mortgage Program today announced the launch of new loan products to provide more flexible options of down payment and closing cost assistance. The Maryland Mortgage Program has been the state’s...
Sixty percent of non-homeowning millennials say student loan debt is delaying their ability to buy a home, by far the most affected population, according to a new poll released today by the National Association of Realtors®. The findings also show that Americans...
One question I get asked a lot as a real estate professional working in Anne Arundel County, Maryland is, “Do you have any rent to own homes available?” My first instinct used to be to sometimes cringe. I may have cringed because there are a lot of terms...
Highlights: Clear out half of your closets and declutter throughout the home. Remove personal items to help buyers imagine themselves in the home. Don’t over upgrade your house before selling. Focus on small...
Attempting to sell your house yourself–without an agent, is what the industry calls a For Sale By Owner or FSBO. This can be especially daunting for a lay person. There are many complexities of a real estate transaction that may seem simple when you’re on...
Use this easy to follow guide when getting to know the home buying process. You can even download it to use as a quick reference guide. When you are ready to buy, be sure to contact me. We will meet, discuss your situation and goals and then chart a clear path...
Local Fair Housing Protections On September 12, 2019, Anne Arundel County Executive, Steuart Pittman, signed a local fair housing ordinance, Bill 55-19, into law. Now, Anne Arundel County will provide local fair housing protections against discrimination in the sale...
Over the years I’ve consulted with home buyer clients in Anne Arundel County about their reasons for not buying a home sooner. They usually mention that they had no clue how easy it really was! There is a great deal of help available. Maryland offers many...
