Home Buying Tips

Planning on buying a home? There are additional hidden costs to consider when planning a home budget after your purchase. Here is my three part video series to help you plan for some of the hidden costs of home ownership. Part One: Home Maintenance You need a budget to plan for home maintenance. A good […]

Are you interested in purchasing new construction property? In my three part video series, I discuss what you should do before talking with a builder. Part One: Hire a Buyer’s Agent When you walk into a new construction show room, the sales people you encounter are working for the builder, not you the buyer. You […]

Here are Three Things to avoid when you are one month out from buying a house. 1. No large deposits. There is a caveat to this- talk to your lender if you are making a deposit from a family member or receiving a gift. If you are taking a distribution from retirement accounts, or stocks,  […]

Did you know there are down payment assistance programs available in Maryland? Maryland made recent adjustments to these programs. These updates have made more funds available for buyers. Recently, I interviewed senior home loan consultant, Hillary Cochin, from Main Street Home Loans. In this video, we discuss: Overview of down payment assistance programs in Maryland […]