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WALKTOBER Trails

WALKTOBER Trails We have made it to our last blog for the Walktober series. Get ready because we are sharing two different trails to take advantage of for the Halloween weekend. In the beginning of the series we first introduced the Great Allegheny Passage located in Western, Maryland. Week two, we presented the Lafayette Trail  Read the Rest…

Governor Hogan Proclaims October 30 as Weatherization Day in Maryland

Governor Hogan Proclaims October 30 as Weatherization Day in Maryland Landmark program celebrates its 45th anniversary New Carrollton, Md. (October 29, 2021) – Governor Larry Hogan today issued an official proclamation to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Weatherization Assistance Program and declared Saturday, October 30, as Weatherization Day in Maryland. The Weatherization Assistance Program  Read the Rest…

Governor Hogan Announces $10 Million Homeownership Works Initiative

Governor Hogan Announces $10 Million Homeownership Works Initiative Pilot Program Will Create Homeownership Opportunities, Revitalize Neighborhoods in Baltimore City and Cambridge ANNAPOLIS, Md. (October 27, 2021) — Governor Larry Hogan today announced the launch of the Homeownership Works (HOW) pilot program, a $10 million economic recovery initiative that will rehabilitate homes to create new homeownership  Read the Rest…

7 Steps to Purchasing Your Home

Don’t get lost on the path to homeownership. Here are the 7 steps that can get you there. The Maryland Mortgage Program will help guide the way.       Step 1:  Homebuyer Education Take a Homebuyer Education class to learn about the process and get the required certificate. https://bit.ly/3AC89AI   Step 2: Lender Pre-Approval  Read the Rest…

WALKTOBER Trails

WALKTOBER Trails We continue our Walktober blog series by introducing you to a new trail located in Howard county. For those who don’t know what Walktober is, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and other Maryland agencies, including the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development have funded and supported incredible walking trails throughout the  Read the Rest…

State of Maryland Designates New Sustainable Community in Baltimore County

State of Maryland Designates New Sustainable Community in Baltimore County Arbutus will become 123nd Sustainable Community in Maryland New Carrollton, Md. (October 21, 2021) – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced Arbutus has become Maryland’s newest Sustainable Community. With this designation, Arbutus becomes the ninth designation in Baltimore County and 123rd  Read the Rest…

WEATHERIZATION MONTH

WEATHERIZATION MONTH Our new  blog series this month is highlighting 45 years of success for the Weatherization Assistance Program. Each week we feature the many benefits of energy efficient homes to help reduce total residential energy expenses and improve overall health and safety. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development maintains the program for  Read the Rest…

Maryland Celebrates the 100th Affordable Housing Community Financed by Rental Housing Works Program

Maryland Celebrates the 100th Affordable Housing Community Financed by Rental Housing Works Program Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition Recognized withGovernor’s Proclamation NEW CARROLLTON, Md. (October 19, 2021) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Kenneth C. Holt joined leadership and members of the Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition at their annual meeting to celebrate the  Read the Rest…

WALKTOBER Trails

WALKTOBER Trails We’re back for the continuation of our Walktober blog series for the month of October. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and other Maryland agencies, including the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development have had a great opportunity to fund and support incredible walking trails throughout the state. Last week we introduced  Read the Rest…

Governor Hogan Announces Housing Vouchers for Homeless Veterans in Cecil County

Governor Hogan Announces Housing Vouchers for Homeless Veterans in Cecil County Work Begins On Second Phase Of Perry Point Veterans Village ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced that HELP Veterans Village Phase II will receive 50 Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.  “Marylanders who have proudly served  Read the Rest…

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