Diana White-Pettis's (dwpettis) Blog

  Participating Firms for Down Payment Assistance and Partner Match Programs in MD Have Increased! According to the Department of Housing and Community Development's (DHCD) blog post, three hundred local businesses and organizations have joined the Maryland Mortgage Program’s Partner Match progra...

   Basketball Camp in Upper Marlboro MD July 14 – August 8, 2014 Do you know a boy or girl, ages 6-14, who wants to learn basketball fundamentals?  Check out this camp!  The Department of Parks and Recreation and Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) are sponsoring a ba...

Salute To The Military Surratt Museum Open House     Saturday & Sunday, July 12 & 13 Noon - 4 P.M.   Come out to salute our active and retired military men and women. Enjoy FREE tours and sample goodies. Bring your current military I.D. and receive a discount in the museum shop and get a special ...

  Summer Dance Camp in Upper Marlboro MD, July 14 - 25, 2014                 Seeking an exciting Summer Dance Camp for a boy or girl between the ages 8 - 14?  Then this camp may be of interest to you!  The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation,...

7 Things Home Buyers Love But Sellers Don't List    According to Tara-Nicholle Nelson (at USA Today), sellers, particularly those with normal homes in ordinary neighborhoods, often fail to stress selling points in their listings that first-time buyers love. While the sellers may have grown out of...

New Purchase Power for Veterans and Military Homebuyers in MD Effective today, July 1, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announced a new initiative that will help make homeownership more affordable – and more accessible – to borrowers who are veterans or active-duty milit...

FHA Offers First-Time Homebuyers Discounted Loans for Taking Class   Home loans are about to go on the discount rack for first-time buyers willing to spend a few hours learning the ropes of homeownership, from applying for a mortgage to choosing a contractor for a kitchen remodel. The Homeowners ...

Below is a list of approved fireworks displays.  These events have been approved through the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department, State of Maryland or municipality hosting the event.  It is strongly encouraged that you attend one of these displays. Unless otherwise noted, all events are on...

Getting Preapproved Offers Advantages to Home Buyers    Are you a serious home buyer? If so, then you want to read this post before contacting a Realtor to look at properties.  When you decide you are ready to begin a home search, the first step in the home buying process is to contact a lender a...

Lake Arbor Jazz Fest in Prince George’s County MD July 10 – 12, 2014   The 5th Annual Lake Arbor Jazz Festival is expanding.  It is now moving to a three-day format which will include a summer white affair at Newton White Mansion at 2708 Enterprise Road, Mitchellville, MD 20721 on July 11.   Plan...