MarylandHomeownership.com is a resource to help Marylanders navigate their home ownership journey with ease. The site is owned and managed by Maryland REALTORS®, the professional trade association that represents, educates, and provides guidance to its 28,000-plus members across the state.
One element on the website is a monthly webinar series entitled “Your Homebuying Keys”. Dan Patrell, director of strategic communications at Maryland REALTORS®, said, “This series has grown in popularity because of the solid information that comes from every panel. This includes our host, Lisa May, Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, as well as qualified REALTORS® who specialize in working with the first-time homebuyers, and experts from Freddie Mac and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.”
May added this about the webinar, "Entering the housing market in today's environment can be really daunting for a first-time buyer. We began 'Your Homebuying Keys' as an entry point for you to begin your homeownership journey. Our industry experts walk you through the homebuying and mortgage approval process, highlight fantastic grants and programs just for Maryland buyers, and answer your specific questions. It's free, there's no commitment, and you walk away with great information to help you on the path to homeownership."
REALTORS® can use this site to help their clients on their home journeys, whether it's buying or selling a home. Members can also "co-brand" the toolkits with their business logo, and can encourage their first-time buyer clients to sign up for free webinars, featuring member experts, plus guests from Freddie Mac and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. (The tool kits are available in English or Spanish.)
Lauren Bunting is a Broker with Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Ocean City, Maryland.
