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Mortgage Assistance Program Expansion Estimated to Help More Than 1,000 Additional Marylanders Stay in Their Homes

Since Homeowner Assistance Fund Program Began in 2021, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has Assisted More Than 11,000 Marylanders Residents Behind on Payments, Housing Costs NEW CARROLLTON (May 25, 2023) — The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has helped more than 11,000 homeowners behind on housing-related payments, including 6,000 who  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Mortgage Program Recognizes Top Lender and Realtor Partners

Maryland Mortgage Program Recognizes Top Lender and Realtor Partners New Carrollton, Md. (March 24, 2022) – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development recognized the top performing lender and realtor partners during the Maryland Mortgage Program’s recent virtual awards event, which featured remarks from Governor Larry Hogan and Secretary Kenneth C. Holt. The department  Read the Rest…

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National Radon Awareness

For the month of January, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) celebrated National Radon Awareness Month, educating homeowners about what radon is and how to test homes to prevent it from causing damage to families. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has been proud to partner with the Maryland Department of the  Read the Rest…

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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…

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Hogan Administration Announces Community Legacy Grants

For immediate release: October 24, 2018 Contact: Shareese Churchill shareese.churchill@maryland.gov 410-974-2316 Hogan Administration Announces Community Legacy Grants Neighborhood revitalization program awards $8 million to 79 projects statewide ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today announced $8 million in Fiscal Year 2019 grant awards through the Community Legacy program managed by the Maryland Department of Housing  Read the Rest…

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New Beginnings Start Here

New beginnings aren’t just reserved for new year’s resolutions or spring cleaning. The beginning of something new — whether it’s starting a new job, starting a family, exploring a new neighborhood, or purchasing a new home — is always an exciting time and deserves to be celebrated! If you’re a first-time homebuyer, the Maryland Mortgage  Read the Rest…

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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…

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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…

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2015 Maryland Housing Conference Will Focus on the Future of Homeownership, Affordable Rental Housing and Redevelopment in Maryland

Conference will recognize Maryland’s Outstanding Realtors and Real Estate Agencies BALTIMORE – The future of Maryland’s housing industry – and by extension the future of Maryland’s economy – will be the focus on Wednesday when the 2015 Maryland Housing Conference gets underway at the Baltimore Hilton. Through workshops, seminars and keynote addresses from industry leaders, the  Read the Rest…

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Hogan Administration Announces $600,000 Partnership with Garrett County for Homeownership

Initiatives announced for homebuyers and current owners for home improvements McHenry, MD – The Hogan administration and Garrett County Commissioners on Wednesday announced Maryland Pathway to Homeownership in Garrett County, an upcoming partnership between the administration and the county that will help an estimated three dozen potential homebuyers purchase a home in the county by making down payment and closing costs more affordable. The department announced programs  Read the Rest…

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