The National Association of Realtors® sent out a press release last week commending the Department of Housing and Urban Development for finalizing new Federal Housing Administration condominium loan policies. The changes, many of which NAR has championed for over

The Maryland Realtors^® released their 2018 Legislative Priorities list for Realtors throughout the state to be aware of the key legislation being considered that will affect the real estate industry. Here are the summaries of the proposed bills:

There is a Federal Housing Administration program that allows for the financing of a mobile home. It is called the Title I program, and it allows FHA approved lenders to make loans from their own funds to eligible borrowers

One of the most expensive ongoing monthly expenses for homeowners outside of their mortgage payment is their utility bills. There are some affordable and easy adjustments you can make throughout your home to cut back on many utility expenses.

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The Maryland Association of Realtors (MAR) makes great efforts in legislative advocacy at the state level, with a focus on supporting and developing legislation that helps the real estate industry and supports the business interests of real estate professionals.

In a recent news release from MAR, it

Real Estate Report: Real Estate Rebound Buyers

There is a contingency of buyers referred to as "rebound buyers" or "boomerang buyers"--these are the people who lost homes in foreclosures or short sales during the housing bust who are striving to be homeowners again.

It is estimated

The local Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County (HFH) is getting ready to begin construction of their next Habitat home located on Flower Street in Berlin, Maryland for a deserving local family. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that builds affordable homes for low-income families

Congress is unlikely to reach a long-term agreement on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) before the program expires on Sept. 30th. The debt-strapped program covers flood damage not typically covered by standard homeowners' insurance—a classification to which many homes and condos in Ocean

Real Estate Report: "Move Up" Buyers Stuck in Mud

Our real estate market is missing an important element these days. Many homeowners who would like to upgrade to a larger home, commonly referred to as the "move up" buyer, have to hold off making a move.

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Real Estate Report: Access to the Dream

On an ordinary Saturday in March, something extraordinary occurred for Tameka Pinkney and her 3-year old daughter, Nakiah—they became homeowners. Employed at the local Wal-Mart, owning a home was not

Distressed properties—meaning foreclosures, bank-owned (REO) and short sales, where the property is being sold for less than the mortgage due—are undeniably playing a role in keeping our housing values depressed locally. But…how much so, and when will we see the light at the end of the

As we say goodbye to 2010, it's time to look into this new year with rose colored glasses, but let's temper that optimism with some reality mixed in. In 2010, some of our beach markets saw foreclosure and short sales (collectively referred to as distressed properties), dominate

I'm proud to announce that I've increased my activities with our local Habitat for Humanity and was invited to join their Board of Directors.

I've been working with HFH for over a year now, mostly helping with their fundraising activities and publicity, but will now take a more active role