Mark Siebenaler Real Estate

06/26/2018

Think you can't buy a home in Maryland due to student loan debt? Think again. Check out this program offered to individuals with a student loan debt that are looking to buy a home.

Maryland SmartBuy helps homebuyers with qualifying student debt purchase a home. The program works by paying off student debt during the purchase of your home through special Maryland Mortgage Program financing.

04/03/2018

Property taxes are sometimes a hard pill to swallow. Don't always accept your property taxes as a given.

The time to challenge your property tax bill isn't when you get it. It's long before. Here's what you need to know.

03/22/2018

When buying or renting a property, make sure that both you and your real estate agent know the inherent dangers of technology. Don't let the internet steal your dreams.

As buildings become smarter, the need for cybersecurity to protect sensitive information is imperative. Just ask Equifax.

03/02/2018

In my previous post, I gave one route to homeownership. Maryland also has programs for homeowners to keep their homes.

The Homeowners' Tax Credit is not automatically granted and each person must apply and disclose his or her income. You must apply every year by no later than September 1 on a standard application supplied by the Department of Assessments and Taxation. However, it is to your advantage to submit the a...

02/18/2018

Most people think that they can't afford a house. There are quite a few different programs offered in MD for first-time home buyers. This website is a good place to start and not at all an exhaustive list of programs offered. I would love to help you navigate the real estate market.