Buying a Fixer Upper: What You Need To Know

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With inventory in the housing market low, you may be considering buying a fixer upper rather than a move-in-ready home. You may also decide that a major renovation project on your existing home is best if you haven’t found the right fixer upper to purchase. Sandy Spring Bank has many options and can guide you through the process while saving you time and money. First, let’s look at some key things you should consider before deciding which path to take.

Looking to Buy a Second Home?

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As remote and hybrid work environments have become the norm, more homeowners are harnessing that flexibility and thinking about purchasing a second home.

How to Make a Competitive Home Offer in 2021

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You’ve finally found it — your dream home. You’ve created a budget and now you’re ready to make an offer. But in this red-hot housing market, how can you make a competitive offer that stands out? A sellers’ market can be exhausting and challenging...

Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

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Buying a home for the first time is an exciting milestone, but it can also be a challenging one.

3 Reasons Why Now is the Time to Buy a Home

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major changes in our country, economy, and especially the real estate market. Many people are on the fence about whether now is or is not a good time to buy a home. However, there are multiple factors that make it a good market for homebuyers.

Sandy Spring Bank Lays out the Welcome Mat for First-Time Homebuyers

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June is National Homeownership Month Buying your first home can be a dream come true but navigating the process can be quite the opposite. The mortgage team at Sandy Spring Bank is ready to assist you through what seems to be a complex home buying...

Building a Path to Homeownership Together

Lynn Pulford, Senior Vice President Mortgage
For many people, purchasing a home is one of the most significant financial decisions of their life. It is an honor and a joy to help our clients on their home-buying journey—and it’s a responsibility that we don’t take lightly. As National...