home buying incentives: First Time Homebuyer Myths - 08/10/22 09:46 AM
First-Time Homebuyer Myths
I am inspired by an article I read this morning to dispel some common myths and misconceptions first-time buyers hold.  
Did you know?  You don't need 20% for a downpayment!!  There are many loan programs available for purchasers and not just first-time home buyers.  You can put 3, 5, 10, 15 20%, or any amount above 3% as your down payment on a conventional loan.  Depending on your lender you may not need to put anything down, some credit unions have a 100% loan program for buyers that qualify.  If you are a Veteran, you may also qualify for a … (2 comments)

home buying incentives: What is a City Living Starts Here Home Buying Incentive? - 11/11/16 09:35 PM
What is a City Living Starts Here Home Buying Incentive?
City Living Starts Here is a quarterly event hosted by Live Baltimore where potential home buyer participants can be entered into a lottery to be awarded a $5,000 forgiveable loan.  There are 5 of these awards available at every City Living Starts Here event.
So, how do you qualify?
Firstly you have to be a first time home buyer, that is, you can not currently own a home and have not owned a home for over 3 years or have never owned a home in the State of Maryland and currently don't own a … (1 comments)

home buying incentives: Baltimore City Live Near Your Work Program - 03/25/16 11:05 PM
Baltimore City Live Near Your Work Program
This program is a partnership between participating employers and the City of Baltimore designed to encourage home ownership near places of employment.  
Employees of participating companies who are first time home buyers in the City of Baltimore are eligible.  Participating employers have the right to develop additional eligibility requirements for their employees so you will want to check with your Human Resources Coordinator.
$2000 minimum grant or conditional grant ($1000 from the City of Baltimore and $1000 from the employer) to be used toward down payment and closing assistance with no annual income limits, $5,000 maximum … (0 comments)

home buying incentives: Introducing Baltimore City Home Buying Incentives - 10/19/15 10:10 AM
Introducing Baltimore City Home Buying Incentives
6 O'Clock Sessions - October 21, 2015
Prepare for Live Baltimore's upcoming $5,000 homebuying incentive City Living Starts Here event on November 14th! Find out which incentives can be combined, how the application process works, and much more!
This is a free event.
Live Baltimore
343 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD
October 21, 2015
6:00 to 7:00 pm
Register Here 
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home buying incentives: Buying Into Baltimore - 05/02/15 04:47 AM
Buying into Baltimore
Twice a year the folks at Live Baltimore sponsor a home buying fair for would be home buyers and anyone interested in finding out more about the over 200 neighborhoods that make up Baltimore City.  If you are not familiar with Baltimore City this is an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about the people and the neighborhoods. 
The spring home buying fair is on May 9 and this spring it is being held at Edmondson Westside High School located at 501 N. Athol Ave., Baltimore, MD 21229.  
Attendees will be vying for 30 incentive awards of $5,000 to … (1 comments)

home buying incentives: Virtually No Money Down - Another Happy Homeowner - 05/22/14 01:24 PM
Virtually No Money Down - Another Happy Homeowner


Today marked the first day of home ownership for a special young man.  
Anthony attended a Home Ownership Counselling class at Belair Edison Neighborhoods one day and that sparked some interest for him.  From time to time I co-host with a lender and housing cousellor.
These classes are held on the second Saturday of the month.  Participants must register to ensure they get a seat.  They last from 10am until 3pm and are followed by a one on one session with a housing counsellor.  Other agencies offer similar classes so if … (3 comments)

home buying incentives: Buying into Baltimore - $4,000 Homebuying Incentive Event - 05/14/13 02:53 AM
Buying into Baltimore - $4000 Homebuying Incentive Event
Buying into Baltimore is a home buying event, those who participate can qualify for $4000 in homebuying incentives to buy a home anywhere in the City of Baltimore.  Every year there are two events, a spring/summer event and a fall event.  That's two opportunities to qualify for that $4000 incentive to help you buy a home. 
At the event, homebuyers can take narrated bus tours of homes and neighborhoods (attendees may also drive themselves), sit in on homebuying workshops, speak with trusted real estate professionals and community organizations, and get local perspectives from neighborhood … (3 comments)

 
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