Buyer Beware: My husband and I began renting a home when we relocated to Howard County a few years ago. Last year we began looking for a home to purchase here. We were shocked and saddened when our realtor suggested we not look or purchase in certain areas of Columbia (he named them) because the schools and neighbors “were bad”. We purchased in Columbia with another agent. I shudder to think how many home buyers have had similar experiences and the detriment it causes to our community.
