When was the last time you looked at your credit report? If you can’t remember, you’re probably due for a review! It’s important to keep a clean credit report, especially if you’re in the market to purchase a home. Lenders determine if you’re eligible for a mortgage–and how much you can borrow–based on your credit [...]

Looking to buy a new home in Howard County? Whether you’re a first time buyer or an experienced homeowner, utilize these resources to learn more about where to get the right mortgage – for you – in Maryland. BB&T Home buying involves many important decisions. With BB&T, you won’t have to make those decisions on [...]

The other day, we tweeted a link to a very informative article called “4 steps to buying a house in 2012.” The post gave some great advice, and we thought it might be helpful to get some additional tips for buying a home in Howard County. Get your financial house in order. That means checking [...]

Living in Howard County has never been more affordable. Whether you’re looking to buy, rent or renovate, Howard County Housing has a program for you.   The best place to start is with Howard County Housing’s pre-purchase counseling. We can provide you with information and guidance for households thinking about the purchase of a home. The [...]

There are many reasons why buying a home is a smart idea. Home ownership can lead to long-term financial stability, offering tax benefits and a long-term investment that can provide a family with a solid nest egg. If you’ve never owned a home before, you might be wondering if home ownership is right for you. [...]

Howard County Housing will begin accepting applications for the July open enrollment period for the County’s Moderate Income Housing Unit (MIHU) program from Friday, July 1 thru Friday, July 29, 2011. Read more…

Save The Date! The next Come Home To Howard County Housing Fair will take place on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Event pre-registration will be open in late fall 2011. Visit the site in the fall for more details about the event. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor please contact Christopher Julien [...]

A day-in-the-life of our 5th Annual Come Home to Howard County Housing Fair. Don’t miss our next event on Saturday, April 14, 2012. View a video of one of our narrated community tours from Elkridge Patch. WBAL-TV featured a news story about our 2011 Housing Fair, watch it here. 

One of the most important things is buying a house is securing financing. And your credit score is a large factor when applying for a loan. Do you know what your credit score is?

Buying a home is a big step and their are a lot of mortgage companies out there. Here are some tips on choosing the right lender for you.