I 100% agree with Workerbee - I lived just south of this person for almost 20 years in Western Howard County and can attest to great schools (for being in MD) and near zero crime. It’s a drive to get in to town, but well worth it as the benefits far outweigh the alternative. A very well established agent in the area is Ken Milner 410-336-1397.
Damascus is nice houses and schools and a long way out . . . BUT . . . it is a mile or two drive to the Shady Grove Metro stop with parking. This is how you handle commutes in that area. Metro.