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Know the Home Closing Process
This easy chart provided by Meridian Title Corporation is a great visual for understanding the Home Closing Process…. Read more »
Cambridge touted as a Top 15 Small Towns to Visit
SmithsonianMag.com has named Cambridge, Maryland among the Top 15 Small Towns to Visit. Located on the shores of the Choptank River and Cambridge Creek along Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Cambridge is known for its rich maritime heritage, as well as being a primary stop along the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway…. Read more »
WHAT IS TITLE INSURANCE & WHY DO YOU NEED IT?
Title Insurance protects the holder from financial loss resulting from defects in the title to a property. Unlike most other insurance policies, title insurance identifies & eliminates possible risks and claims before they happen.
Issuing title insurance is a two-part process. First, the title company or attorney researches records to make sure there are no undisclosed heirs to the property,… Read more »
IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT SCORE
IMPROVING YOUR CREDIT SCORE DURING THE HOME BUYING PROCESS
(Information based on PennyMac Loan Services, LLC)
Do you know your 3-digit credit score? Having the highest credit score possible can save you thousands of dollars because lenders will use your score to determine whether you are eligible for a loan as well as what kind of interest rate they can offer. … Read more »
LOCAL FAVORITE – Cambridge Farmer’s Market
Long Wharf Park, located at the waterfront end of historic High Street, is where you will find some of the freshest produce, meats, eggs, flowers, plants, crafts, and more. The Cambridge Farmers Market is open every Thursday from 3 to 6pm during the months of May through October. … Read more »
Organize with Entryway Mudroom Benches
Entryway mudroom benches have become a popular necessity in many home design plans, as they are a functional yet decorative way to stop clutter at the back door. Whether you want extra seating or more storage, a stylish indoor bench can give you both. Based on the size of the space and budget,… Read more »
The Nathan of Dorchester
The Nathan of Dorchester, a locally-built skipjack and icon in the town of Cambridge, is celebrating 25 years of active service.
Twenty-five years ago, a small group of local volunteers from the Dorchester Skipjack Committee completed a 14,000 hour project to build the skipjack Nathan of Dorchester. The last skipjack built to dredge for oysters,… Read more »
The Importance of Home Inspections
Whether you are a current homeowner, a seller, or a buyer of a new home, having a home inspection could be one of the most important things that you do. A certified home inspector will give you an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems, from the roof to the foundation…. Read more »
Explore Dorchester’s Waterfront Villages
Situated along rivers, creeks and the Chesapeake Bay, Dorchester County’s picturesque waterfront villages offer a serene and scenic lifestyle. Anchored by local churches, fire halls and general stores, these charming communities are a haven for residents and second home
owners who embrace the working heritage and authentic Chesapeake Bay lifestyle…. Read more »