Grow Your Downpayment in 5 Easy Steps!
Want to save for your Maryland home purchase while receiving a state tax break on the contributions and account earnings? A First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account can help you achieve your homeownership goals!
The benefits of a First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account can be yours in just a few easy steps. Download our new First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account handout and start saving today.
Inflation and Your Home – Don’t Let Rising Prices Cost You Big
Did you know that during times of inflation, you should be evaluating your homeowner’s policy coverage? Read more in this important Consumer Advisory from the Maryland Insurance Administration.
In Win for Consumers, General Assembly Tightens Rules on Homeowner Benefit Agreements
Cash today in exchange for promising to use a specific real estate agent whenever you decide to sell?
For hundreds of Maryland residents, it was a tempting offer. It also may have been too good to be true.
Jump Start Your Home Purchase with a First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account
In 2021, Maryland REALTORS® sponsored legislation (HB 1178) to create First-Time Homebuyer Savings Accounts. These accounts are a way for you to save for your home purchase while receiving a state tax break on the contributions and account earnings. Here’s what you need to know.
Purchasing in a Condo or HOA Community? You’ll Want to Look at the Reserve Study
Condos and townhomes are a common entry point to homeownership for new buyers. But there are some things you should know about them, including some changes coming for these developments in Maryland later in 2023.
Protecting Your Home with Flood Insurance
Purchasing a home can be an exciting, yet overwhelming, process for first-time and seasoned homebuyers alike. This is especially true when it comes to flood risk and flood insurance. While consulting with your REALTOR® and your lender about your particular...
Appraisal Bias: What You Need to Know
The appraisal is a critical phase in the homebuying process. How can you be sure that you receive a fair valuation of your property? And what can you do if you believe you have not received a fair appraisal due to possible discrimination? Let’s walk through the...
A Helping Hand: Maryland Announces Significant New Housing Support
The COVID-19 pandemic showed us all just how important a home can be. While the worst of the virus is hopefully behind us, the struggle of Maryland residents to meet their mortgage and rent obligations, or to afford a home purchase, will continue. Fortunately,...
General Assembly Provides Housing Help for Marylanders
General Assembly Provides Housing Help for Marylanders The General Assembly considers and approves legislation on any number of subjects each year. However, only a handful of issues get attention in the media. As a future or current homeowner, you may be wondering...