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Create New Traditions in Your New Home with SmartBuy 2.0 and the Maryland Mortgage Program

As we say goodbye to summer and usher in the cooler months of fall, we also prepare ourselves for the traditions of the season. For some, those traditions are apple picking, hay rides, and gatherings with family and friends, while others may dream of starting brand new traditions in a new home this fall. However,  Read the Rest…

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…

Be Prepared for Homeownership

Be Prepared for Homeownership There’s a lot involved in buying a home. It takes months of planning and preparation. Here are some ways to get prepared for homeownership. Take a homebuyer education class. Homebuyer education can be a powerful tool for helping you get your financial footing when preparing for homeownership. A housing counselor can  Read the Rest…

An Affordable Solution for Homebuyers with Student Loan Debt

Burdened with student debt? Don’t despair; you are certainly not alone. Nationally, 44 million people have student loan debt, totaling nearly $1.5 trillion dollars — easily surpassing the total of credit card debt, according to the website Student Loan Hero. In Maryland, the average amount of student debt is more than $27,000. Fifty-four percent of  Read the Rest…

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…