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Archive for June, 2018

10 Key Terms to Know Before Buying a Home

10 Key Terms to Know Before Buying a Home It’s important to have a basic understanding of important real estate terms and concepts before you start your homebuying process. Here are a few key terms that can help make the experience a little less intimidating. 1. Buyer’s Agent (often known as the Selling Agent) –  Read the Rest…

5 Steps to Buying a Home: Tips on how to find and finance your dream home

June is National Homeownership Month, and many people are entering the market hoping to purchase their very first home, but don’t know where to start. Here is a list of steps to help. Step 1: Start early You probably already have an idea of the area in which you want to live. Make a list  Read the Rest…

Keeping The Bradford Apartments Affordable Through Energy Efficiency

Rent can be a large part of a family’s income. Outdated and inefficient building systems can result in high energy bills for residents. At the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, we’re focused on helping families find and keep affordable housing. Recently The Bradford apartments located in Hagerstown, Maryland and built in 1974, received  Read the Rest…