Realtor group agrees to cut commissions. Here's the financial impact.
The landmark deal, if approved by a court, could cause real estate fees to drop by as much as 30%, experts say.
The landmark deal, if approved by a court, could cause real estate fees to drop by as much as 30%, experts say.
The surge in real estate prices, coupled with rising mortgage rates, has made buying a home prohibitively expensive in most larger cities.
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.
On the eighth day of demonstrations, the organization leading the encampment, "Hopkins Justice Collective," hosted a vigil with a group called "American Muslims for Palestine."
Mystik Dan's nose victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby drew 16.7 million viewers, the biggest audience for the race since 1989.
Both called "Tone," they were similarly charismatic and ambitious, dreaming of the day they would finally leave behind the struggles that defined their childhoods.
There was a point last season when Devontez Walker, sidelined amid a contentious dispute with the NCAA, was weighing some unpleasant options.
New Baltimore Orioles' owner David Rubenstein is getting involved in the splashing game at Camden Yards.
The university has warned protesters that it would take disciplinary and legal action if anyone violated the campus's safety rules, but there are no known arrests as of Monday.
On the eighth day of demonstrations, the organization leading the encampment, "Hopkins Justice Collective," hosted a vigil with a group called "American Muslims for Palestine."
A business in North Baltimore specializes in shepherding people through the process while Maryland lawmakers consider legalizing some of the substances.
The ship is still a mangled mess underneath the massive steel structure even after crews removed 182 containers.
Both called "Tone," they were similarly charismatic and ambitious, dreaming of the day they would finally leave behind the struggles that defined their childhoods.
The university has warned protesters that it would take disciplinary and legal action if anyone violated the campus's safety rules, but there are no known arrests as of Monday.
An infant was hospitalized after she was hit by a bullet last week in Severn, Anne Arundel County Police said Monday.
One of the culprits of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions are gas-powered lawn appliances.
A vehicle crashed into a house Monday morning in Jessup.
Salvage crews from the Unified Command are working on removing a massive portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge which lies across the bow of the cargo ship that caused the collapse.
The Baltimore County Police Department joined WJZ to talk about their first screening of the award-winning documentary PTSD911
Nana Baltimore has a new restaurant with delicious Mexican food.
Michelle Paris' second book is coming out in May and is called Eat Dessert First—it’s a sweet romance about a plus-sized baker's journey to find the recipe for happiness and love.
The 36th annual festival presents four engaging films that examine Jewish history, heritage, and culture.
We are live at Sterling Forever this morning to see what they thinnk is the perfect gift for Mom this year.
Mystik Dan's nose victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby drew 16.7 million viewers, the biggest audience for the race since 1989.
There was a point last season when Devontez Walker, sidelined amid a contentious dispute with the NCAA, was weighing some unpleasant options.
New Baltimore Orioles' owner David Rubenstein is getting involved in the splashing game at Camden Yards.
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs has been indicted on two charges related to a recent arrest in Arizona.
This year the Orioles have already swept a three-game series at Boston and won three of four over the Yankees at home
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
To cast your ballots early in Maryland, find an early voting center in the county where you live.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
According to Bankrate, Baltimore is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for buying used cars.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
The nine-time Grammy Award winner performs at CFG Bank Arena on Friday, October 4. It's her fourth stop on an 81-date world tour.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
Humid with scattered storm chances through mid-week.
Derek Beasley has your Monday evening forecast (5/6/2024)
Muggy and cloudy start to your work week. More showers are possible Monday afternoon. Today will be another mainly cloudy and humid day. With an easterly wind, high temperatures will stay mainly in the middle to upper 70s. Some areas west of Baltimore may touch the 80 degree mark.
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Monday morning forecast: May 6, 2024
Steve Sosna has your Sunday night forecast (5/5/2024)
David Rubenstein will serve as Guest Splasher for a game
Stevie Wonder, Misty Copeland to address The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University graduates
Mayoral candidate Bob Wallace says he is a 'change' from previous Baltimore mayors
Baltimore business provides psychedelic services to help with trauma, grief, depression
2-year-old girl recovering after she was shot in Anne Arundel County