The Kitchen Table with Janie Alston and Trevor Alexander

Stop Counting Yourself Out: What Baltimore First-Time Buyers Need to Know Before They Start

November 15, 2026

Too many people count themselves out of homeownership before they ever look at their real options. Janie Alston sits down with FABA founder Trevor Alexander at The Kitchen Table to help Baltimore first-time buyers sort through credit, savings, financing, assistance programs, and simply knowing where to start.

Janie Alston is an award winning Maryland REALTOR and Founder and Team Leader of The Empress Team at eXp Realty, serving buyers and sellers throughout Maryland and Northern Virginia. With more than 17 years across real estate, property management, and title, she helps clients move from "I don't think I can" to understanding what's actually possible.

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