A New Canvas for Baltimore: Central Neighborhood Businesses Revitalize for the Future July 18, 2018 Central Baltimore City is in the middle of a renaissance. With $50,000 in matching grants from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Remington Commercial Façade Improvement Program, local businesses have been able to continue moving toward a brighter future through exterior renovations. DHCD supported this project with a FY-2017 Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Read the Rest… Comments Off on A New Canvas for Baltimore: Central Neighborhood Businesses Revitalize for the Future
Hogan Administration Announces $3 Million Expansion of Maryland SmartBuy Program July 16, 2018 Hogan Administration Announces $3 Million Expansion of Maryland SmartBuy Program Will Offer More Opportunities for Homebuyers With Student Debt Shady Grove, Md. (July 16, 2018) – The Hogan administration today announced that Maryland SmartBuy, a nationally-recognized program that assists first-time homebuyers burdened with student debt, will expand in August 2018. The expansion will allow participants Read the Rest… Comments Off on Hogan Administration Announces $3 Million Expansion of Maryland SmartBuy Program
Legal Notice – Updating Maryland’s Annual Plan July 5, 2018 Under the guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), notice is hereby given that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will hold a series of public hearings to develop its new draft Annual Plan update of the State’s Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan is a five-year planning Read the Rest… Comments Off on Legal Notice – Updating Maryland’s Annual Plan
DHCD to Host Micro Loan Information Session July 11 July 3, 2018 Baltimore business owners and entrepreneurs, join us on July 11 from 5-7 p.m. at Forno restaurant to learn how DHCD can assist your existing or prospective business and how successful business districts help community growth. To register for the event, click here Read the Rest… Comments Off on DHCD to Host Micro Loan Information Session July 11
A New Canvas for Baltimore: Ambrose Kennedy Park Revitalizes Recreation in Johnston Square July 2, 2018 Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Assistant Secretary Carol Gilbert recently joined residents of the Johnston Square neighborhood in east Baltimore and state, city, and community partners to celebrate the grand reopening of Ambrose Kennedy Park. Located on a 1.75-acre site at the corner of East Eager Street and Harford Avenue, the park recently Read the Rest… Comments Off on A New Canvas for Baltimore: Ambrose Kennedy Park Revitalizes Recreation in Johnston Square
10 Key Terms to Know Before Buying a Home June 29, 2018 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… Comments Off on 10 Key Terms to Know Before Buying a Home
5 Steps to Buying a Home: Tips on how to find and finance your dream home June 19, 2018 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… Comments Off on 5 Steps to Buying a Home: Tips on how to find and finance your dream home
Keeping The Bradford Apartments Affordable Through Energy Efficiency June 7, 2018 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… Comments Off on Keeping The Bradford Apartments Affordable Through Energy Efficiency
Governor Larry Hogan, Maryland Agencies Supporting Howard County Disaster Assistance Center May 29, 2018 For immediate release: May 29, 2018 Contact: Shareese Churchill [email protected] 410-974-2316 Governor Larry Hogan, Maryland Agencies Supporting Howard County Disaster Assistance Center State, Local Agencies Stand Ready to Assist Ellicott City Residents and Businesses ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today announced that state agencies will join with local agencies to staff a Disaster Assistance Read the Rest… Comments Off on Governor Larry Hogan, Maryland Agencies Supporting Howard County Disaster Assistance Center
UPDATE: Governor Larry Hogan Announces Statewide Flood Response Efforts May 29, 2018 For immediate release: May 28, 2018 Contact: Shareese Churchill [email protected] 410-974-2316 UPDATE: Governor Larry Hogan Announces Statewide Flood Response Efforts State Resources Available For Ellicott City, Impacted Areas; Governor Urges Marylanders to Avoid Damaged Areas, Heed Local Authorities’ Instructions ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan has directed Maryland state agencies to coordinate and work together Read the Rest… Comments Off on UPDATE: Governor Larry Hogan Announces Statewide Flood Response Efforts