Local Resources
A great page to add to your favorites, this directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area and much more!
| FOR BUYERS | |
| HomeOwnership 101 - This link offers information on the basics of buying a home. Learn about the process before you get started and become an educated homebuyer. | |
| Maryland Relocation Guide - Are you relocating to Maryland? This guide can help you find where to live, work, play, and learn. | |
| FAQs By First-Time Homebuyers - Have questions about the buying process? You may find some answers to your questions here. | |
| Homebuyer Checklist - Print out this checklist and complete as you start looking at homes. It will help you remember specific features of each home that you liked and/or disliked and make decision time easier. | |
| Buying a Home With Resale Value - How can you ensure your home will grow in value? | |
| Making an Offer to Purchase - There's more to making an offer than just price. | |
| Things NOT To Do Before Buying a Home - There are a few things you should NOT do before purchasing a home. | |
| Tips for Buying a Home - 11 things to help you become your own landlord. | |
| Why Use a Realtor? - | |
| Why Use RE/MAX? - Get the professional service you deserve. | |
| FOR SELLERS | |
| Maryland Relocation Guide - Are you relocating to Maryland? This guide can help you find where to live, work, play, and learn. | |
| Maximize Selling Potential - Learn how to sell your home faster, at the best possible price. | |
| Multiple Listing Service - Learn why selling "for sale by owner" generally fails. | |
| Showing the House - Things to consider before showing your house to potential buyers. | |
| When Your Selling Price is too High, Beware! - A must read article before listing your home with an agent. | |
| Why use a Realtor? - | |
| Why Use RE/MAX? - Get the professional service service you deserve. | |
| Mortgage | |
| How Much Home Can You Afford? - This simple calculator will give you an estimate on how much you can afford to spend on a new home. | |
National City Mortgage - Online application available.
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| Primary Residential Mortgage - Today's rates, debt consolidation, new home purchase, tools and calculators and more! Located at 8210 Harford Road, Parkville, MD 21234. | |
| Carrollton Bank - Get information on Purchases, Refinances, Loan Programs etc. | |
| Fannie Mae - Fannie Mae Home Page. | |
| Find a HUD-Approved Lender - Find a HUD-Approved Lender in your area. | |
| Freddie Mac - Freddie Mac Home Page. | |
| MORE HOUSE 4 LESS Approved Lenders - This link will tell you which lenders are approved for this state sponsored mortgage program. Included programs are DSELP, HK4E, and MMP PLUS. | |
| My FICO - Credit score information. | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Housing Assistance Programs in Maryland | |
| ACORN Housing Program - ACORN Housing's mortgage counseling program eases the difficulty of buying a home for those with low incomes. | |
| ADDI (American Dream Downpayment Initiative) - Learn about eligibility for this first-time homebuyer program. | |
| DSELP (Downpayment and Settlement Expense Loan Program) - Find out if you are eligible for this program and receive up to $5,000 towards downpayment and settlement expenses on the purchase of your new home. | |
| Firefighter - Emergency Medical Technician Next Door - Public safety improves when firefighters and emergency medical technicians live in a neighborhood contributing their expertise and knowledge to the betterment of the community. The Firefighter Next Door (FND) program helps make this goal a reality by encouraging these valuable professional public servants to become homeowners in revitalization areas. | |
| House Keys 4 Employees (HK4E) - Find out if your employer has partnered with CDA's newest homeownership initiative and receive help with downpayment and/or closing costs. | |
| MMP PLUS - Find out eligibility and other details on this premium priced first mortgage program that provides buyers with 2% towards closing costs as an assistance grant. | |
| NACA -Housing Program through Bank of America - This Home Ownership Program offers No down payment, No closing costs,and No application fee. | |
| Officer Next Door - Explains the Officer Next Door (OND) Program. | |
| Teacher Next Door - The Teacher Next Door (TND) program is designed to further this goal by encouraging teachers to buy homes in low and moderate-income neighborhoods. | |
| Tax Information | |
| Baltimore City Property Tax Information - Find Real Property Tax Information for Homes in Baltimore City. | |
| Baltimore County Property Tax Information - Search for Property Tax Information in Baltimore County. | |
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| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Tax Certificate Auction Website - Register to find out tax sale information. | |
| Home Warranties | |
| American Home Shield - protect your most valuable asset, your home. Get a free home warranty if you sell your home with The Martini Team. Just mention our website. | |
| Home Insurance | |
| Liberty Mutual Home e-quote - Home Insurance Premium Quoting Tool | |
| Schools | |
School Information - Free school profiles.
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| Baltimore County Public Schools - Find information on all schools in the Baltimore County area. | |
| Harford County Public Schools - Find information on Harford County Public Schools. | |
| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Live Baltimore School Links - Find links to private, public, and independent school systems as well as colleges and universities in the Baltimore area. | |
| IES-Institute of Education Sciences - The National Center for Education Statistics: Search for Public Schools, Private Schools, Colleges, and Libraries plus other facts, data, and a Kids Site. | |
| Home & Garden | |
| Home - Links to all kinds of home resources nationwide. | |
| Important Links | |
| American Red Cross - News, services, online donations, and more. | |
| Federal Trade Commission - Your national resource regarding identity theft. | |
| Maryland Sex Offender Registry - Search by name or zip code and find out who is living in your neighborhood. | |
| Privacy Rights - a site with lots of great information on privacy rights and identity theft. | |
| Wired Safety - The world's largest online safety and help group. | |
| Libraries | |
| Harford County Public Library - Link to branches, reources, jobs, and more. | |
| Perry Hall Library - Located at 9440 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD 21236. | |
| White Marsh Library - Located at 8133 Sandpiper Circle, Baltimore, MD 21236. | |
| Professional Services | |
| Detailz-Automotive Detailing - Mobile automotive detailing at its best! | |
| Utilities | |
| BGE - Baltimore Gas & Electric Company. | |
Verizon - All the information you need to stay connected at home.
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| Comcast - Comcast Digital Cable, High-speed internet, and so much more... | |
| Direct TV - Programming, Equipment, Services, etc. | |
| Dish Network - TV Programming, Services, etc. | |
| Area Information | |
Community Information - Free community profiles.
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| Aberdeen Website - The Official website of Aberdeen, MD. Links to everything you'd like to know about the city of Aberdeen. | |
| Baltimore City Maryland Government - News, neighborhood events, government issues, Education, Parks & Recreation, Housing Services, Employment, Mayor's office and more. | |
| Baltimore County Department of Recreation & Parks - Baltimore's guide to area recreation and parks and activities. | |
| Baltimore County Maryland Government - The official home page of Baltimore County Government. News/Events, Meetings, Business, Education, Recreation, and much more. | |
| Baltimore Magazine - Find out the Best of Baltimore including top doctors, best restuarants, shopping, etc. | |
| Cities of Maryland - Find links to every city in Maryland including schools, hotels, movies, events, jobs, and more. | |
| Harford County Maryland Government - Information on Harford County government, busineess, community, schools and more. | |
| Havre de Grace - A visitor's guide to this town on the Chesapeake. | |
| Live Baltimore - Visit Baltimore's #1 Resource for City Living. | |
| Local Information - Research local area info, stats, and events. | |
| The Baltimore View - Online polls, reviews and discussion for people living, working, or playing in and around Baltimore. | |
| White Marsh Recreation Council - See all recreation programs for children and adults. | |
| Area Hospitals | |
| Franklin Square Hospital Center - Located at 9000 Franklin Square Drive in Baltimore, MD 21237. | |
| Good Samaritan Hospital - Located at 5601 Loch Raven Boulevard in Baltimore, MD 21239. | |
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center - Located at 6701 N. Charles St. in Towson, MD 21204. | |
| Harford Memorial Hospital - Located at 501 South Union Avenue in Havre de Grace, MD 21078. | |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine - Located at 600 N. Wolfe Street in Baltimore, MD 21287. | |
| Mercy Medical Center - Located at 301 St. Paul Place in Baltimore, MD 21202. | |
| Sinai Hospital - Located at 2401 W. Belvedere Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215. | |
| St. Joseph Medical Center - Located at 7601 Osler Drive in Towson, MD 21204. | |
| Union Memorial Hospital - Located at 201 East University Parkway in Baltimore, MD 21218. The official Medical Team of the Baltimore Ravens. | |
| Upper Chesapeake Health - Located at 500 Upper Chesapeake Drive in Bel Air, MD 21014. | |
| Entertainment | |
| Baltimore Ravens - The official site of the Baltimore Ravens. Get tickets, game schedule, news, and purchase items through online store. | |
| Maryland Terps - The Official Site of Terrapin Athletics. | |
| Baltimore Municipal Golf Corporation - Golf Anyone? This is the link to Baltimore's classic five golf courses. | |
| Baltimore Orioles - The Official Site of the Baltimore Orioles. | |
| Harford County Golf - Play golf in Harford County! | |
| Maryland State Fairgrounds - Link to year round events at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. | |
| Movie Tickets - Order your movie tickets online or just find out show start times. | |
| Aberdeen Ironbirds Baseball - The Official Site of the Aberdeen Ironbirds. | |
| National Aquarium in Baltimore - Find information on tickets, exhibits, and more. | |
| The Maryland Science Center - Gather information on tickets, exhibits, and shows featuring the Davis Planetarium and the IMAX Theater. | |
| The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore - Find out about tickets, membership, Zoo news, and much more. | |
| Center Stage - Information on what's playing, internships, volunteer opportunities, and more. | |
| The Baltimore Museum of Art - Exhibitions and events for all ages. | |
| The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, Hippodrome - Shows and events, tickets and more.The Hippodrome is located at 12 North Eutaw Street on the University of Maryland Baltimore campus, just three blocks west of the Mechanic Theatre and four blocks north of Camden Yards at the edge of the West Side revitalization effort. | |
| The Lyric Opera House - Find information on events, shows, plays and theatre performances near the Inner Harbor. | |
| Baltimore Inner Harbor - One of the top destinations in Baltimore City. Find things to do and see when here. | |
| Harborplace and The Gallery - Shopping and dining entertainment in downtown Baltimore. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Maryland Relocation Guide - Are you Relocating to Maryland? This link will help you find where to live, work, play, and learn in Maryland. | |
| Perry Hall Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| The Moving Coach - Making a move 50+ miles? This NO FEE Move Management Assistance Program is available exclusively to RE/MAX clients and customers. | |
| Maryland Moving Company Quote - Get free quotes from Maryland Movers. | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - Help for planning and executing your move. | |
| US State Departments of Education - See the list of all 50 states. | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - Find weather info anywhere in the US.
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| Official City Websites - Find area info websites across the world! | |
| Favorite Links | |
| Annual Credit Report - Request your free annual credit report. You only get one a year but you can spread out the reports from each credit bureau for a total of three per year. | |
| Ask - Ask anything! | |
| Compare Shipping Rates - Compare shipping rates, print labels... | |
| Craigs List - | |
| Froogle - Smart, comparison shopping through Google. | |
| Google - Search the internet with google. | |
| IVR Cheat Sheet - "The most popular part of the gethuman website is the gethuman database of secret phone numbers and codes to get to a human when calling a company for customer service." | |
| Swap A Lease - Get out of your car lease early or assume a shorter leasing term. | |
| Home Decor | |
| Ballard Designs - Find furniture, textiles, lighting, wall decor, bedding, bath, plus custom shop for seating, beds & bedding. | |
| Bombay - Find furniture, lighting, bedding, textiles, and accessories. They even have kids furniture collections. | |
| Crate & Barrel - Your one-stop shop for contemporary furniture, housewares, and gift registry. | |
| Home Visions - Shop the web's largest assortment of unique and affordable items for your home. | |
| Restoration Hardware - From furniture and accessories to hardware and utility, a unique site to shop for your home. | |
| The Land of Nod - A great place to shop for baby and kids furniture, bedding, and accessories. | |
| Williams-Sonoma - Everything under the sun for your kitchen including outdoor entertaining plus an online wedding & gift registry. | |
| Pier 1 Imports - Find everything you need for to make your house a home including indoor and outdoor furniture, home accents, window treatments, rugs, storage & organization etc. | |
| Pier 1 Imports for Kids - Kids furniture, bedding, bath, toys & games, and more.. | |
| Pottery Barn - Home furnishings from furniture, window treatments, bedding, bath, lighting and much more... | |
| Pottery Barn Kids - Decorate girls' rooms, boys' rooms, baby rooms, and play rooms. | |
| Pottery Barn Teen - Pottery Barn Style decorating for Teens! | |
| Lowe's - Getting ready to do a home project? Be sure and stop here first. | |
| Target - You've been to the store, now shop online. | |
| The Home Depot - Everything you need for your home whether you do it yourself or get a little help. | |
| Maps | |
| Google Mapping - Get where you need to go with Google Maps. | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Mapsonus.com - Maps, driving directions, yellow pages... | |
| Multimap - Online maps to everywhere. | |
| Yahoo Maps - Get directions with Yahoo maps. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - Forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
WBAL InstaWeather - Check out local area weather on Maryland's NEWS, TALK, SPORTS Station.
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| Real Estate Links | |
REALS.com - The #1 Real Estate Directory.
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LinkRe - Your link into world of Real Estate.
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Directory of Real Estate - Find more information on Real Estate here.
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