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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 05.06.07.02" title_num="05" subtitle_num="06" chapter_num="07" heading="Objectives.">
  <text>The basic objectives of the Program are to:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Provide for the sale of single-family properties owned by the Department as a result of the Department's acquisition at foreclosure sale or by deed in lieu of foreclosure following a borrower default under the several loan programs or mortgage insurance program operated by the Department;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Encourage the health and vitality of communities where these properties are located by reducing the period of vacancy for these properties and facilitating renovation and homeownership of these properties; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Encourage the participation of nonprofit organizations that work in these communities by allowing the nonprofit organizations to purchase these properties in order to return them to homeownership status.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>