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Agent Commissions: Sellers bear the highest expense, with agent commissions typically costing 5 to 6% of the home's sale price. Title Fees: Sellers may be responsible for some title-related fees, adding to their closing costs.

VA loans offer benefits like no down payment, no private mortgage insurance, and competitive interest rates. Eligibility requirements for VA loans vary and are specific to veterans and active-duty military personnel. VA loans can only be used for primary residences, subject to minimum property requirements.

The middle of winter has long been a time of celebration around the world. Many peoples rejoiced during the winter solstice, when the worst of the winter was behind them, and they could look forward to longer days and extended hours of sunlight.Popular modern customs include gift-giving and the display of various holiday decorations.Here's wishing…

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Predicting the value of your property a decade from now involves various factors and market trends. Including: 1. Location 2. Market conditions 3. Property improvements 4. Neighborhood trends 5. Historical market performance

The main criteria for first-time homebuyer status include not owning a principal residence for 3-yr. Other Eligibility Criteria Single parents with past joint ownership Displaced homemakers Previous ownership of detached homes, non-compliant homes, or homes not permanently attached can also count.

Columbia: Columbia offers abundant government jobs with a median home value of $378K, > the state median, and property taxes of 0.93%. Baltimore: Baltimore is surprisingly affordable, boasting a median home value of $160K, half the state median, and an avg property tax rate of 0.87%.

Record number of sellers dropping prices as interest rates weigh heavily on homebuyers. Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Denver have the highest percentage of listings dropping prices. Baltimore sees 35.9% of active listings with price drops, ranking 26th among cities.

Building a home can be more expensive due to: – Rising rates – Supply chain issues – Workforce shortages

ANNAPOLIS, MD — In a historic financial move, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced the issuance of the largest mortgage revenue bond in its history, valued at $400 million. The governor underlined the role of such financial initiatives in paving the way for more families to build generational wealth, consequently contributing to…