Earlier this month, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced plans to impose a new 0.5 percent adverse-market fee on mortgage refinances starting Sept. 1.
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Appraisal of home important part of real estate process
Thursday, June 11, 2020 Lauren BuntingThe appraisal of a home is an important step in the real estate process, one that can certainly make or break a deal.
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LWB Real Estate Report: 2017 Year End Figures
Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Lauren BuntingMaryland REALTORS® released their Maryland Year End sales figures, and announced that in 2017, residential sales in Maryland climbed by 3.2 percent, or more than 2,500 homes across the state. Eighteen of Maryland's 24 jurisdictions posted gains in home
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Interest reduction possible with two new buying plans
Tuesday, May 05, 2015 Lauren BuntingThe Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announced the release of two new initiatives this week.
The first is the Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP) "You've Earned It!" program and the second is the Lower Shore Maryland DoublePlay program.
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Changes Affecting Home Buyers and Sellers
Sunday, April 01, 2012 Lauren BuntingChanges Affecting Home Buyers and Sellers:
Various legislative changes and industry modifications are made throughout the year that can affect both homebuyers and sellers. Here are two of the more significant changes in 2012.
FHA Fees Change: Effective April 1, 2012 there will be an increase to
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What to do with your money??
Wednesday, February 01, 2012 Lauren BuntingHolding out to try and find the lowest price is not always the best strategy...
Are your feet stuck in the sand when it comes to investing? Not sure what to do with your money in today’s economic climate? Here’s an interesting perspective on today’s financial opportunities from
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3 Helpful Hints to Save on Homeowners Insurance
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Lauren BuntingReal Estate Report: Three Helpful Hints to Save on Homeowners Insurance
Homeowner’s insurance is a necessity if your home is mortgaged, and this type of insurance covers the structure of your home and your personal property, as
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Foreclosures in Our Market--What Role Do They Play?
Tuesday, February 08, 2011 Lauren BuntingDistressed 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
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Recent Posts
- Adverse-market fee to start Sept. 1
- Appraisal of home important part of real estate process
- LWB Real Estate Report: 2017 Year End Figures
- Interest reduction possible with two new buying plans
- Changes Affecting Home Buyers and Sellers
- What to do with your money??
- 3 Helpful Hints to Save on Homeowners Insurance
- Foreclosures in Our Market--What Role Do They Play?
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