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Are Interest Rates Dropping? (2024)

Homeowners and homebuyers are watching. Is now a good time to jump in? In the summer of 2024, the mortgage interest rate has been dropping to the point that it has reached below 6.5% for the first time in 15...

Water Access New Homes in Anne Arundel County Maryland

Ameri-Star holds the keys to finding your new water access home in AA County. You are looking for a new home in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and you are likely considering building a house that sits along the water. Maryland...

Enjoy Living in a Waterfront Community in Maryland

Ameri-Star Homes is always looking for new opportunities to build in water-oriented communities! Maryland is home to the Chesapeake Bay and its many rivers, and Anne Arundel County alone has over 533 miles of shoreline in total. On the waterfront,...

New Home Sites in Maryland

Looking to build a new, customizable, and affordable home? Check out our current infill lots! Building a new home in Maryland in 2021 could be an opportunistic move. With the dwindling inventory housing market, building a new home should be...

New Construction Homes in Glen Burnie, MD!

Ready for a new home? Build your own with Ameri-Star Homes in Pleasant View, Glen Burnie! Buying a new home can be a challenge, and finding the right home can be even more difficult. Existing homes are rarely ever the...

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Homebuyer Checklist

Gather Document to Apply for Loan Income Verification • Names and addresses of employers for two years • W-2s for two years • One to two years of tax returns • Most recent year-to-date pay stub reflecting a minimum of...

Is it time to stop renting and purchase a home?

You’ve been renting for years, but want to purchase a home someday. How do you know when you’re ready to stop renting and move into your own home? Since purchasing a home is a big commitment, you want to make...

Home Buyer’s Dictionary

If you are shopping for a new home, the following are some important terms that are used by lenders and real estate sales agents: Acceleration Clause: A clause which gives the lender the right to demand payment in full if borrowers...

One-Story vs. Two-Story Homes

The following pros and cons will help you decide what is best for you and your family: One-story Homes Pros Easier to maintain – Since everything is on one-level, one-story homes are easier to maintain. No taking the vacuum cleaner or...

Top 5 Reasons Spring is a Great Time to Sell Your Home.

You want to build a new home, but need to sell your home first. The following are the top 5 reasons spring is a perfect time to sell your home: Longer Days and Warmer Weather The clocks...

When Building Your New Home, Don’t Neglect to Study the Build Specifications.

Ameri-Star Homes takes great pride in our build specifications. We strive to meet or exceed all state and local building codes. What is included in the price should be in black in white. It is the “what is not included”...

What to Expect at the Closing Table.

Clear to close. The most anticipated words in the mortgage industry. Loan officers and borrowers breathe a deep sigh of relief when hearing those words from underwriting. It means the deal is done, the paperwork is done, no more time...

5 Tips to Save for a Down Payment

You’ve decided it’s time to buy your new home and you need to start saving for a down payment. The following five tips will help you get on the right track: 1. Make sure your priorities are straight. Paying...