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Welcome to Prince George's County  Today a center of rapid growth and development, Prince George's County is a study in contrast. It is a rural/urban mix of the nation's past and future. There are more historic mansions here than in Colonial Williamsburg, yet the County is home to the State of the-art technology found at Goddard Space Flight Center and Andrews Air Force Base. Bordering Washington D.C., Prince George's County is considered a suburb of the nation's capital. With a population of approximately 782,114, Prince George's county is still growing. Builders are having a field day in this county because there is plenty of land for them to develop. There are several new housing developments opening up along with new shopping malls, restaurants, schools and recreation facilities. Services: the University of Maryland, Bowie State College and Prince George's County Community College represent the county's institute of higher learning. Outstanding health care is available to residents at six area hospitals. The county's 16 community health centers provide a wide range of medical services. Quality of life: Prince George's County award winning park system operates 250 parks on more than 15,000 acres. The county sponsors summer playground programs and more than 2,500 organized sports teams. The four regional parks provide a wide range of outdoor recreational facilities. The county offers homes to fit every lifestyle and budget. Whether it's an upscale custom design, a cozy suburban home or a rustic cabin hideaway, it's available here in Prince George's County. 
First Time Buyers >Finding A Loan
There are two important steps preliminary to becoming a homeowner. First you must find the right home and negotiate the price and terms with the sellers. Then you come to one of the most difficult parts of the transaction--finding the perfect loan.
You should do some comparison shopping among lenders. Your real estate agent can refer you to several reputable lending institutions which should be able to complete the loan process before your proposed financial approval date. The loan officer will take your application and have you sign all the necessary papers to authorize credit and employment verifications. You and the real estate agent should get periodic progress reports to make sure that all of the details are taken care of. Such reports will help to ensure that any potential problems are discovered and addressed before they can hinder the transaction.
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Fewer than 2 percent of homeowners build this type of home:
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Fewer than 2 percent build a custom home; most buy an older home or select from a home builder's menu. |
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