Once you’ve decided it’s time for you to buy a home, interviewing REALTORS® may be your next step (Learn more in our blog on questions to ask a REALTOR®). Part...
By Michelle Fields-Hall, Lender When buying a home, there are many financing options out there, such as mortgage discount points (also known as points, discount points, or loan discounts). As...
By Felicia Brewster, REALTOR® When drafting an offer to buy a home, your REALTOR® will go over a lot of information with you. One of the areas you’ll cover is...
By Gabrielle Fields, REALTOR® The house hunting experience can feel like a roller coaster of emotion. From scrolling through hours of listings to picturing yourself in that perfect home, the...
If you are financing your home purchase, you will likely be required to get a home appraisal as one of the steps between signing and closing. Here’s what you should...
Consumers and agents all have rights and responsibilities to promote a home buying or selling process free from discrimination. Here’s what Maryland residents need to know about how federal, state,...
If you’re ready to look for a mortgage loan, you may have questions about which type of lender will best meet your needs. You can choose from three types of...
By Dr. Shenetta Malkia-Sapp, REALTOR® Renting a home or apartment comes with responsibilities, and one of the most important aspects of leasing is ensuring you get your security deposit back...
Maryland is one of the most highly educated states in the nation, consistently ranking in the top 5 states nationwide. Over 40% of Maryland residents have attained at least a...
While we tend to think of wildfires as a risk in California and the Pacific Northwest, even “lower risk” Maryland faces its fair share of fires. Each year, the Maryland...
A home inspection is one of the most important parts of the real estate transaction, providing a crucial check up on your home structures and systems. But that doesn’t mean...
By Rachel Oslund, Maryland Inspector You found a home that’s perfect for you – close to work, school, your favorite restaurant – and you’re putting in an offer. It’s so...
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