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Mortgage Foreclosure Assistance
In April
2008 Maryland enacted emergency legislation in response to the current housing
crisis. The Peoples Law Library has created a powerful portal of information
to help those threatened with the loss of their homes.
Free information,
advice and legal counseling for Baltimore County residents facing possible
foreclosure will be available at a
special workshop on October 26 at the Essex Library |
Are you are facing
foreclosure on your home? Do you want to
buy or sell
a home? BCPL can help
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Apartment Living
Apartmentguide.com
Find extensive apartment listings in the Baltimore area
Low-Rent Apartment Finder - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD)
Find subsidized or section 8 apartments in Baltimore County. Search by
community.
Rentometer
Compare rental rates with those in the surrounding area. Google Map shows
locations of these rentals.
Finding a Home
Area Newspaper
Real Estate Information
Local classified housing ads. Features the ability to search by listing, map
view, and a combination of the two. Open houses, new construction, builders
are all accessible.
CraigsList Maryland
A centralized network of online urban communities, featuring free classified
advertisements for housing, including apartments and rentals.
Greater Baltimore Board of
Realtors
Serving County, City and surrounding counties of Maryland
Home Buyer’s Information
Center
A site especially aimed at the first time buyer with checklists and articles
on every aspect of home buying and financing.
Homebuyer’s Fair
A portal providing interactive financial calculators and information on school
and city reports, a moving planner and sources for new homes, apartments,
custom-built houses and manufactured homes.
HUD Real Estate and
Homes for Sale
Access property for sale through the Department of Housing and Urban
Development. Search for listings by state and city, submit online bids, find a
local agent, get information on purchasing a home.
MDHousingSearch.org -- Maryland
Department of Housing and Community Development
List and search for rental properties throughout the state. Free listings by
property owners.
Realtor.com
Official site of the National Association of Realtors. Provides listings.
Guides for buyers and sellers, and other information for anyone involved in a
real estate transaction.
Trulia
Extensive home listings plus all the vital stats, including schools, local
buying/selling trends, neighborhood profiles.
Finding Financing/ Rental Subsidies
Baltimore County Homeownership Assistance
Information on programs such as the Settlement Expense Loan program (SELP),
Rehabilitation Loans, and Emergency Repair Program.
Baltimore County Housing Opportunities Program
Provides home ownership and home improvement aid for Baltimore County
residents. In order to qualify, income requirements may have to be met and
homes may have to be in designated areas.
Bankrate.com
Provides news, tips and advice to compare mortgage rates and home equity loans
around the country
Fannie Mae Homepath
Fannie Mae has developed innovative
mortgage products, available to consumers through a nationwide network of
lender partners. Features a “Find a Lender” Search, Becoming a Homeowner Tips,
and other resources to make it easier to find a suitable mortgage product.
HUD in
Maryland
Localized information on HUD assistance
Local Mortgage
Rates
These rates are updated daily by the Baltimore Sun. Average interest rates for
the area are given.
Maryland Mortgage Program
How to obtain Community Development Administration (CDA) mortgage products;
locate grant assistance for down payment and closing costs.
Rental Subsidies - Baltimore County Department of Social
Services
Explanation of the voucher program. Application forms available.
Information for landlords.
Foreclosure
Community Assistance Network, Inc (CAN)
A private nonprofit human services agency offering a range of programs and
services for low-income and other vulnerable people. These include rent
eviction and mortgage foreclosure prevention.
Consumer
Advisory - Consumer Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure Rescue Scams
Information provided by The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a
bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Federal Housing Administration (FHA)
A powerful site providing many resources which give options to the homeowner
facing foreclosure.
Federal Reserve: Foreclosure resources for consumers
Excellent site with links to many agencies and organizations offering a
variety of services to those who are struggling with foreclosure.
Homelessness
Prevention Program
The Maryland Department of Human Resources
provides limited grants or loans to households with a pending eviction, and in
some jurisdictions, support counselors who work with tenants and landlords to
prevent evictions.
HOPE - Homeowners Preserving Equity
A Maryland initiative for preventing foreclosures due to subprime and "exotic"
mortgage problems. Site contains a downloadable consumer information kit
which includes foreclosure prevention measures and steps to take before
meeting with a housing advisor or lending officer.
Maryland State Bar Association-Foreclosure Proceedings
A new foreclosure law went into effect in Maryland on April 4, 2008 and any
foreclosure action filed after that date must comply with the new law.
The foreclosure process and your rights in that process under the new law are
outlined on this site.
Mortgage Foreclosure Assistance
In April
2008 Maryland enacted emergency legislation in response to the current housing
crisis. The Peoples Law Library has created a powerful portal of information
to help those threatened with the loss of their homes.
U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD)
This site contains a helpful checklist: “Tips For Avoiding Foreclosure” in
both English and Spanish. A section on
Maryland
resources is included: as well.
Housing for Seniors
Aging Parents and Elder Care
A portal for information on all aspects of housing for seniors as well as
other topics pertinent to elder care. Books, videos and support groups are
also covered.
Baltimore County-Senior Housing
A County government site providing information on assisted living, nursing
homes and other housing options for seniors in the County.
Care
Interpreter
A free decision-support tool that allows a caregiver the ability to find the
best living options for a parent or loved one based on specific personal and
health needs.
Maryland Nursing
Home Guide
This resource provides Maryland residents with information about nursing home
performance. Issued by the Maryland Health Care Commission.
Place For Mom
The nation's largest eldercare referral service. Provides comprehensive
resources about senior housing and eldercare options to seniors and families
in need.
Senior Housing Net
A directory of housing options nationwide. Includes assisted living, adult day
care, home care and continuing care among other options. A division of
Realtor.com.
Other Resources
Baltimore County and Maryland Real Estate Taxes
Information on Property liens, Tax sales, Tax credits, Tax Rates.
Maryland Department of
Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
Look up the ownership and value information on any parcel of real estate in
Maryland.
State Department of
Assessments and Taxation: Homeowner’s Guide to Property Taxes and Assessments
Official guide for understanding the property tax and assessment process in
Maryland. Includes an explanation of the assessment process, how to appeal an
assessment, the Property Owner's Bill of Rights, and a useful glossary of
terms.
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Last Revised: 08 October 2009
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