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Lisa L. Hansen
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LIVE BALTIMORE ANNOUNCES HOME-BUYERS WORKSHOPS
Take a virtual tour of City neighborhoods; learn about incentive programs, renovating tips,
 the mortgage application process and more!

BALTIMORE, MD - March 8, 2005 - Live Baltimore Home Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Baltimore City living, is offering a special series of seminars to assist consumers interested in buying a home in Baltimore City.

"As the market for homes in Baltimore City continues to grow we've seen an increased demand for more education around home-buying," says Tracy Gosson, executive director of Live Baltimore. "We are offering this spring series for current renters or people from outside the areas, including Washingtonians interested in buying a home in Baltimore City."

The first of the workshops are as follows:
· Applying for a Mortgage: What you need to know! Tues, March 15th 6 - 7pm
· Renovating a Home in Baltimore City: Learn the Process, Sat, March 19th 10 - 11:30am
· Virtual Tours of Baltimore: Find a Home for Yourself, Sat, March 26th 10 - 11am
· Historic Tax Credits, Sat, April 9th 10 - 11:30am
· CDA More House 4 Less Mortgage & Downpayment, Wed, April 13th 12 -12:50pm
· Get to Know Baltimore's Healthy Neighborhoods, Tues, April 19th 6 - 7pm
 
More workshops will be announced in coming months. Consumers can visit www.LiveBaltimore.com for updates.

In addition to workshops offered at Live Baltimore's office, the organization offers a Home-Buying Seminar at Roland Park Country School on April 26, 2005 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. This evening program provides workshops similar to above in 30 minute sessions. Participants can also talk with real estate agents, mortgage brokers, home buying counselors and other exhibitors. 

About Live Baltimore
Live Baltimore Home Center is a nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization committed to promoting the benefits of Baltimore City living. Each year, Live Baltimore provides thousands of individuals with information on more than 225 city neighborhoods, financial incentive programs, historic tax credits and special events. For more information, visit www.livebaltimore.com.