Southern MD homestead?

[MaryE]

Hi all,

This is for anyone familiar with the Tri-County area in southern MD. Can anyone recommend good areas or know of any homestead type places for sale? We've found a few, but they're mostly out of our price range ($300K or less - preferably less). Areas that seem promising so far are Mechanicsville, Nanjemoy, Hughesville, Huntingtown. Any input is greatly appreciated! Oh, we also need to buy an existing house (don't have enough down payment to do anything other than an FHA loan - apparently to buy land and build, you must have a 20% down payment). Oh, would also seriously consider renting, IF we could find someplace willing to let us have garden/orchard, critters, etc.

Thanks,
MaryE

[krische1012]

I grew up in Southern Maryland! My biggest caution would be that in your budget you will have a difficult time finding something It is however a great place to live, most of my family is still there. I believe Calvert County has better schools systems then the surrounding counties if that is a factor. Huntingtown would be my preference of the areas you've listed. Is there a specific reason you've targeted Southern Maryland? Working with a Realtor would be your best bet to finding something as there isn't (that I have found) a good comprehensive list of available properties. If you have specific questions PM me and I will do my best