Student loan debt is a barrier for many first time homebuyers. If you are looking to move out from under student debt and into homeownership, there is a new homeownership initiative designed with you in mind! Maryland SmartBuy, within the Department of Housing and Community Development, is the first program of its kind in the nation and will make move-in-ready homes available to qualified buyers while eliminating student loan debt burden, which is often a significant barrier to homeownership for younger homebuyers. This law, which was introduced by the Hogan Administration (0 comments)