Archive for First-Time Home Buyers

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Funds are Available up to $10,000 for First-Time Home Buyers!

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta funds are available with some participating lenders. Member Banks can access up to $1 million annually and distribute matching FHP awards up to $10,000 per household to eligible home buyers. The program is a 5 to 1 match. If a buyer puts $2,000 of their own funds in […]

Posted by: najirashid on Thursday, April 16th, 2009

Long-Term Mortgage Rates Hit Record Low!

The Washington Business journal reported that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate has dropped to its lowest level on record. The average rate is the lowest in McLean-based Freddie Mac’s weekly survey dating to 1971. Freddie Mac says its Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.85 percent with an average 0.7 point […]

Posted by: najirashid on Monday, March 30th, 2009

Now is the Time to Buy a House!

Now is a great time for first-time home buyers to buy a house! I have helped several first-time home buyers in the last 30 days become homeowners and receive  fantastic deals on their properties. Unfortunately, many first-time buyers are still sitting on the fence. The opportunities that are available will not last forever. Interest rates […]

Posted by: najirashid on Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Free Home Buyer Workshop with Harbel Housing Partnership!

I will be presenting this evening for Harbel Housing Partnership from 6-9pm at the White Marsh Library 8133 Sanpiper Cir. 21236. Harbel is a nonprofit organization that specialize in homeownership education for first-time home buyers. They conduct numerous workshops throughout the year. I have been working with Harbel for 5 years. If you would like […]

Posted by: najirashid on Monday, March 16th, 2009

Baltimore County Neighborhood Stabilization Program “NSP” $50,000 Loan for Home Buyers

Baltimore County is starting a program to encourage home buyers to consider homeownership in existing residential communities that have foreclosed properties in the 21207, 21220, 21221, 21234, 21244, 21133, and 21117 zip codes. Before signing a real estate contract, a buyer must complete TWO workshops (home buyer and pre-settlement) and counseling with a Baltimore County affiliated […]

Posted by: najirashid on Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Check Out These Statistics From The National Association of REALTORS!

The National Association of REALTORS does a study every year on people who bought or sold real estate. Characteristics of home buyers 41% of recent home buyers were first-time buyers. The typical first-time home buyer was 30 years old, while the typical repeat buyer was 47. The 2007 median household income of buyers was $74,900. […]

Posted by: najirashid on Saturday, January 31st, 2009

The 7 Things You Must Know to Successfully Receive Grant Money!

I am asked all the time  “how do you become eligible to receive grant money.” Applying for grant money is a process that must be followed correctly or a buyer could be made ineligible to receive grand funds. I have created a free report “The 7 Things You Must Know to Successfully Receive Grant Money” […]

Posted by: najirashid on Monday, January 19th, 2009

Happy New Year!!!

I believe 2009, will be a fantastic year for buyers. Interest rates will remain low, housing inventory is high, prices have fallen, and sellers will contribute towards buyers closing costs. What more can a buyer ask for? Grant programs are available for Baltimore City and Baltimore County first-time home buyers, call or email me for […]

Posted by: najirashid on Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

First-Time Home Buyer Receives $21,500 in Grant Money!

Last month a couple received $21,000 in closing cost assistance because the husband was a city employee. Here is a list of the programs he used; ADDI (American Dream Down Payment Initiative) $10,000 Baltimore City Employee Grant $3,000 House Keys Match $3,000 Smart Keys Match $3,000 DSELP $2,500 The buyers only put $1,000 of their […]

Posted by: najirashid on Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Baltimore City’s $10,000 ADDI Forgivable Grant is Back!!!

The American Dream Down Payment Initiative is back for home buyers purchasing in Baltimore City and many buyers are taking advantage of the program. Income Limits are as Follows: 1 person household      $43,050 2 person household      $49,200 3 person household      $55,350 4 person household      $61,500 5 person household      $66,400 6 person household      $71,350 7 person […]

Posted by: najirashid on Tuesday, November 11th, 2008