Homebuyers' resources

The following organizations provide valuable information for anyone who is thinking about purchasing a home.

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development

This is the Web site for the CDA Loan Program and DSELP. Get the latest rates and news regarding these programs and others. Includes info on the Persons with Disabilities loan program.

Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors

Features searchable databases for homes on the market. Find a real estate office or real estate agent. Includes educational materials for homebuyers.

HUD (FHA)

Get information about FHA mortgage loans, Streamline Refinancing, FHA Mortgage Insurance, and Loss Mitigation (Foreclosure Avoidance).

Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation

One of the most important and informative Web sites for potential homeowners. Find ownership and property sale information for any address in Maryland. Find property tax information. Look up Maryland businesses, find business owners and addresses.

Baltimore County Government

Information for current and prospective Baltimore County residents. Includes info on Government Services, Links to County Officials and Agencies, County Statistical Databases, School Districts, etc.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

This is the IRS Web Site. Here you can access information regarding documents, phone numbers, and other information related to your tax returns. Especially helpful is the Withholding Calculator found on this site. The link to the Calculator itself is below.

IRS Withholding Calculator

Are you having too much of your pay withheld for taxes? Are you getting big tax refunds? You may very well be able to give yourself a raise in your ‘take home’ pay by calculating IRS approved changes to your withholdings.