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While the volatility in mortgage rates remains, there are signs that the housing market is starting to stabilize.
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While the volatility in mortgage rates remains, there are signs that the housing market is starting to stabilize.
US home prices continued to surge higher in March, as buyers raced to lock in homes before the average mortgage rate hit 5%.
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.27% in the week ending May 5, up from 5.10% the week before. It is the highest since 2009 and well above the 2.96% average from this time last year.
A 15-story office tower in the heart of downtown that has sat vacant for years will be converted into an apartment building with 220 units, developer Trademark Properties and local investor Prab Thangarajah said.
Mayor Brandon Scott announced on Friday that he would steer $100 million from American Rescue Plan Act funds toward addressing the thousands of vacant and dilapidated houses that haunt Baltimore—like the one that killed three firefighters in January.
Black homeownership, at 43.4%, remains lower than it was a decade ago. And it is nearly 30 percentage points behind the white homeownership rate of 72.1%
City housing officials say that when it comes to solutions for reducing the number of vacant houses in Baltimore—from demolition to rehabilitation—the demand exceeds the resources.
The former Maryland home of boxing legend Mike Tyson recently sold for $4.575 million.
The former Maryland home of boxing legend Mike Tyson recently sold for $4.575 million.
Ravens running back Gus Edwards bought a home for his mom.
A unique home that defines floor-to-ceiling windows is on sale in Monkton for $1.7 million dollars.
This unique home in Monkton is on sale for $1.7 million.
Though housing prices have soared in many parts of the country, and inventory is way down, real estate sales may still be stronger in 2021.
At 2105 Erdman Avenue, sits a sea green two bedroom, 1.5 bath home with a Miami flair.
Each week, John Peters does yard work for neighbors, shuttles friends to doctors' appointments and works as a janitor at Crossroads Church of God.
One of the most expensive zip codes for housing in the country is in Maryland.
The Fell's Point home featured in the classic romantic comedy "Sleepless in Seattle" is on sale for $575.000.
Baltimore rent takes up to 44 percent of entry-level teachers' income, a new Zillow analysis finds.
Amazon's Virginia headquarters is years away from becoming a reality, but it's already driving up housing prices.
A Baltimore realtor is having a little fun with the recent attention the city's gotten with its rat problem.
Since 2017, there have been 164 complaints resulting in 56 correction notices and citations of a proposed $13,200 in fines, according to Baltimore County spokesman T.J. Smith.
The baseball player spent his whole 19-year career with the Orioles. He entered the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, in 1990.
The businesses are locked out of databases they rely on to close real estate deals.
A Dewey Beach mansion, formerly owned by a DuPont heir. is on sale for $11.5 million.
What's stopping you from buying one of those homes that Italy keeps selling for less than the price of an espresso?
We Give Black Fest is partnering with Vegan SoulFest for a three-day event this weekend that celebrates Black-led organizations and businesses serving the greater Baltimore area.
It's shaping up to be a lovely Thursday here in Maryland.
With school days away from resuming, it's hard to imagine some parents and students aren't on edge about safety.
A senior woman found alone early Thursday in Harford County has been reunited with family, authorities said.
An early Thursday morning shooting in Northeast Baltimore sent a man to the hospital, authorities said.
"The staff member has taken all necessary medical steps and is doing well," University Health Center Director Dr. Spyridon Marinopoulos wrote in an email to the campus community
"My biggest fear is my child not coming home," said Gillian Miller, a mother of four children who attend Harford County Public Schools.
In just one week, teachers around the state will head back to their schools to prepare for the 2022 academic year.
Why is it a problem? Spotted lanternflies suck sap from trees and plants, taking energy away from them, and they have the potential to devastate vineyards, orchards and nurseries.
We Give Black Fest is partnering with Vegan SoulFest for a three-day event this weekend that celebrates Black-led organizations and businesses serving the greater Baltimore area.
It's shaping up to be a lovely Thursday here in Maryland.
With school days away from resuming, it's hard to imagine some parents and students aren't on edge about safety.
A senior woman found alone early Thursday in Harford County has been reunited with family, authorities said.
An early Thursday morning shooting in Northeast Baltimore sent a man to the hospital, authorities said.
"The staff member has taken all necessary medical steps and is doing well," University Health Center Director Dr. Spyridon Marinopoulos wrote in an email to the campus community
In just one week, teachers around the state will head back to their schools to prepare for the 2022 academic year.
Why is it a problem? Spotted lanternflies suck sap from trees and plants, taking energy away from them, and they have the potential to devastate vineyards, orchards and nurseries.
A central Maryland Taekwondo instructor is accused of sexually abusing a minor, authorities said Wednesday.
The committee is still waiting on a required sports wagering industry analysis, which the panel needs to review.
Jonathan and Diana Toebbe of Annapolis, Maryland, pleaded guilty in February in federal court in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to one count each of conspiracy to communicate restricted data.
It's an installation by the Black Community Development Coalition to call attention to a growing homelessness challenge in Baltimore - tent encampments springing up across the city.
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Wednesday morning forecast
The BMW Championship will return to the Baltimore area in 2025, event organizers confirmed Tuesday.
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Tuesday morning weather
Toronto snapped a five-game losing streak against Baltimore and won for the third time in 11 games. It broke through against the Orioles' bullpen after Ross Stripling carried a perfect game into the seventh.
The Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday announced a long-term partnership with gambling operator SuperBook Sports, including plans for a sportsbook at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in the 2023 season.
The committee is still waiting on a required sports wagering industry analysis, which the panel needs to review.
Madden '23 hits video game shelves Friday, but the Baltimore Ravens gave fans a sneak peek at the game's M&T Bank Stadium field design.
The Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 Tuesday, giving surging Baltimore its 10th win in 14 August games.
If approved, the legislation would implement penalties of up to 12 months imprisonment and fines reaching $1,000 for drivers and car clubs that obstruct public streets for races, burnouts and other forms of reckless driving.
The Baltimore Young Families Success Fund had completed its onboarding process and identified the first batch of recipients.
The Maryland State Board of Elections voted Monday to file an emergency petition in court that seeks an earlier count of mail-in ballots for the general election in November.
"I think the lesson for all of us is you've got to look out for your health," he said.
The bill reduces the number of false alarms, from 15 to five, that police are required to respond to before the property is placed on the city's false alarm registry.
We Give Black Fest is partnering with Vegan SoulFest for a three-day event this weekend that celebrates Black-led organizations and businesses serving the greater Baltimore area.
"During Black Philanthropy Month, we thought this was a great opportunity to get out celebrate and make sure organizations that are doing the work in the community have the resources not just to survive but to thrive."
Public releases were nixed at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Baltimore City's Department of Public Works is celebrating the system that brings drinking water to people's homes with the return of Dam Jam, a festival featuring music, food trucks and family activities.
Nine years ago this weekend, The Charmery opened with the hope of every new small local business: to survive. They have more than survived, much more!
The Department of Education will forgive nearly $4 billion in debt for over 200,000 former ITT Technical Institute students across the country, including nearly 4,000 in Maryland, Attorney General Brian Frosh announced Tuesday.
Disposable diaper prices have jumped 20% over the past year, according to the latest data from NielsenIQ.
Starting later this month, all Wegmans stores in Maryland are phasing out single-use plastic bags.
Time is running out for Marylanders to pay their state income taxes if they haven't already done so.
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Maryland Mortgage Program is launching a variety of new home loan products to provide more flexible options for down payments and closing cost assistance, according to housing officials.
The former C.P. Crane Generating Station in Bowleys Quarters will be imploded on Friday, weather permitting, the Baltimore County Fire Department said.
The lawsuit filed by six attorneys general alleges that Mariner Finance pressured its sales force to "add on" additional insurance coverage for customers seeking personal and other loans.
Johnson & Johnson recently told lawmakers that 135 million doses failed inspection and were deemed "unusable."
While the volatility in mortgage rates remains, there are signs that the housing market is starting to stabilize.
In just a week and a half, the three-day We Give Black Fest dedicated to social change, fundraising and highlighting Black-led organizations serving greater Baltimore will be held at West Covington Park.
"The staff member has taken all necessary medical steps and is doing well," University Health Center Director Dr. Spyridon Marinopoulos wrote in an email to the campus community
Why is it a problem? Spotted lanternflies suck sap from trees and plants, taking energy away from them, and they have the potential to devastate vineyards, orchards and nurseries.
Dr. Sajjad Haider, a board certified physician with LifeBridge Health who specializes in hematology & oncology, talks with Linh Bui about cancer risks, advances in treatment options and the importance of prevention.
To guide us through the changes, CNN spoke with Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen, former health commissioner of Baltimore City and professor of health policy and management at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health
Some experts argue that labeling monkeypox as an STD could be not only misleading but potentially harmful for public health.
The votes are in and the people have spoken: Denise Koch is Baltimore's best TV broadcaster.
Want to kick off your Saturday evening on a high note? You're in luck.
In roughly one week, the We Give Black Fest will host its annual CLLCTIVLY event at West Covington Park in Baltimore.
Maryland's six sportsbooks handled more than $15.4 million in bets in July.
The blue duiker is a species of antelope found in the forests of Africa.
We're looking at clear blue skies and 80-degree temperatures.
It's shaping up to be a lovely Thursday here in Maryland.
We're looking at blue skies and temperatures in the mid 80s.
Mostly clear with temps in the 60's.
We've been treated to pleasant weather so far this Wednesday.
Housing advocates have set up a tent city at Baltimore City Hall. It's an installation by the Black Community Development Coalition to call attention to a growing homelessness challenge in Baltimore, tent encampments springing up across the city.
Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday evening? The Asia Collective Night Market, which features dozens of local vendors, is being held on Saturday at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship from 2 to 11 p.m.
We're looking at clear blue skies and 80-degree temperatures.
Two Anne Arundel County school resource officers sit down with Rick Ritter to share their experiences and priorities as students get ready to return to school.
We're looking at blue skies and temperatures in the mid 80s.