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What Happens at Closing
August 15, 2018
You’ve made it to the final step in the home buying process, closing. After all of the settlement documents have been signed and funds distributed, ownership of the property will transfer and the house is finally yours! Here’s what you can expect in the days leading up to your closing. Prior to Closing At least… Read More
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What Happens at Closing
August 15, 2018
You’ve made it to the final step in the home buying process, closing. After all of the settlement documents have been signed and funds distributed, ownership of the property will transfer and the house is finally yours! Here’s what you can expect in the days leading up to your closing. Prior to Closing At least… Read More
Breaking Down Homeownership Programs
August 8, 2018
Buying a home is a big, if not the biggest, purchase you are going to make. You may have heard there are a lot of costs when it comes to buying, and hearing the word “down payment” may strike a small sense of panic, but it doesn’t have to! There are many programs offered to… Read More
Will Your Home Value Sink or Swim?
August 1, 2018
It’s been a long, hot summer so far; thank goodness for that backyard swimming pool to cool you off! There’s really no better feeling than walking out your back door and jumping in your own swimming pool. But what happens to that tropical paradise when those cold, winter months roll in? And when it comes… Read More
When to Consider a Renovation Loan
July 25, 2018
Sometimes you find a great house, but it needs a little bit of TLC. That is where a renovation loan comes in to the picture. A renovation loan, or 203(k), makes the process easier by allowing you to combine your renovation costs into your mortgage, helping you fund your home improvements. That means one loan… Read More
When is the Best Time to Buy a House?
July 19, 2018
Each season has its own highlights and downfalls of buying, so when is the best time to purchase a new home? Take a look at the information below to help you navigate the buying seasons. Spring/Summer Pros: More Inventory: Most sellers choose to list their properties in spring/summer, so there are more options for homebuyers. Family… Read More
Ocean City Has Been Awarded the "Best Of"
July 11, 2018
Coastal Style Magazine, a publication that celebrates the luxury lifestyle of the Mid-Atlantic region, just announced the winners of their annual “Best Of” Awards, and our Ocean City branch has taken top honors this year! This was the 6th Annual “Best Of” Awards, and the winners were chosen exclusively by Coastal Style readers through an… Read More
Interior Design at the Touch of a Button
July 10, 2018
You have finally found your dream home, but there is one small problem; you have no idea how to decorate it! Lucky for you, design apps and websites have quickly become “must-have” tools for anyone looking to update the interiors of their homes. In the past few years, companies such as Modsy, Havenly, and Homepolish… Read More
First Home Named Top Mortgage Lender
June 1, 2018
Scotsman Guide, the leading resource for Mortgage Originators, has released its 6th annual Top Mortgage Lenders. First Home Mortgage has been ranked 44th in Top Overall Volume in the nation. Since 2012, Scotsman Guide has been a platform for the nation’s best performing mortgage companies to showcase their success. The publication releases rankings based on… Read More
First Home Mortgage Recognized as the Best for 2018
May 30, 2018
The results are in! Ask a Lender recently released their most comprehensive rankings of the Best Mortgage Lenders in the nation in several categories, including Best Mortgage Lenders, Best First-Time Homebuyer Lenders, Best FHA Mortgage Lenders, among several other categories. Many of First Home Mortgage’s Loan Officers have been recognized as the best in each of… Read More
Special Assistance Grant Program from the Maryland Mortgage Program
May 25, 2018
The Maryland Mortgage Program has announced their new Special Assistance Grant Program to assist homebuyers with down payment and closing costs while purchasing a home. The MMP offers a range of programs that help make purchasing and owning a home more affordable. With this Grant, eligible borrowers will receive $2,500 or $1,500 (depending on the… Read More