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FILE – A “For Sale” sign is displayed outside a home on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and his family vacated their Owings Mills home this week and moved to New Jersey, their real estate agent said. Their former home is listed for $6.9 million. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Ex-Ravens coach John Harbaugh and family complete move from Maryland to New Jersey

June 4, 2026 at 10:42 a.m.

Former Ravens coach John Harbaugh and his family moved the last of their belongings this...

This house at 501 Woodlawn Road in Baltimore's Roland Park neighborhood features medieval-inspired architecture, granite stonework, stucco and timber detailing, leaded glass windows, gothic arches and a wraparound porch. (Courtesy of Taylor Properties)

Hot Property: Victorian-era Roland Park home has charm galore

June 2, 2026 at 12:45 p.m.

This Victorian-era home, set in Baltimore's Roland Park neighborhood, has seven bedrooms, four full baths...

FILE – A “For Sale” sign is displayed outside a home on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.53%, highest level in nine months

May 28, 2026 at 3:27 p.m.

Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages also rose this week.

Brooks Schandelmeier, the Annapolis Ward 5 alderman, introduced a bill to allow homeowners to rent rooms in their residences for longer than 90 days. Schandelmeier is pictured here at a City Council meeting on May 9. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Long-term room rental bill introduced in Annapolis

May 27, 2026 at 1:14 p.m.

Annapolitans could soon legally rent out their spare rooms long term if new city legislation...

The Patrick Creagh House at 158 Prince George Street in Annapolis is an 18th-century property that has is listed on the National Registor for Historic Places for its architectural importance. (Somers Steelman of Summertime Studios Real Estate Media)

Hot Property: Annapolis home is on National Register of Historic Places

May 30, 2026 at 8:32 p.m.

Before erecting his own home, Patrick Creagh built the Old Treasury Building in Annapolis, standing...

The Patrick Creagh House at 158 Prince George Street in Annapolis is an 18th-century property that has is listed on the National Registor for Historic Places for its architectural importance. (Somers Steelman of Summertime Studios Real Estate Media)

Hot Property: Annapolis home is on National Register of Historic Places

May 26, 2026 at 7:07 p.m.

Before erecting his own home, Patrick Creagh built the Old Treasury Building in Annapolis, standing...

This waterfront mansion in Severna Park returned to the market this month for the fourth time in as many years. (Michele Sheiko, Chesapeake Home Images/Courtesy)

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May 25, 2026 at 5:13 a.m.

See inside Anne Arundel County's most expensive mansion for sale. It has a 2,500-bottle wine...

Aerial view of the Gilbert-Emory neighborhood looking toward the downtown skyline on Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Dallas. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Home buyers hammered as war-fueled bond rout drives rates higher

May 29, 2026 at 3:19 p.m.

The era of ultra-cheap mortgages that reshaped American housing shows no signs of coming back.

Buying a condo is about to become harder across the country, which has some real estate analysts worried. (L.E. Baskow @Left_Eye_Images/Las Vegas Review-Journal/TNS)

Buying a condo just got harder for many, thanks to Fannie Mae policies

May 29, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

The mortgage enterprise recently increased the required due diligence for condo loans.

FILE – A “For Sale” sign is displayed outside a home on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine months

May 29, 2026 at 3:25 p.m.

It’s now at its highest level since August 28, when it was 6.56%.

Three properties on the 5400 block of Harford Road will soon head to auction. (Courtesy A.J. Billigs)

Harford Road properties damaged by dumpster fire head to auction

May 20, 2026 at 10:38 p.m.

The former buildings of three Hamilton businesses will go to auction following a dumpster fire...

A sign is posted for a new home for sale in Ambler, Pennsylvania.

Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers

May 29, 2026 at 9:27 p.m.

Single Gen Z women accounted for 35% of all homebuyers in their generation.

Paternal Gift Farm at 13536 Paternal Gift Drive in the Highlands section of Howard County features multiple barns, paddocks and pastures on a 40-acre spread . The main house has eight bedrooms, six full baths and one half bath. (Courtesy of HouseFli)

Hot Property: Highland estate is ideal for a horse owner

May 19, 2026 at 8:01 p.m.

Highland farm in Howard County, Maryland for sale for $2,275,000 has main house of over...

Boosting your curb appeal can give guests and potential buyers a better first impression of your home. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Ask Angi: How can I boost my home’s curb appeal?

May 19, 2026 at 11:25 a.m.

Your curb appeal is the first impression people have of your home – from your...

While price and location matter, the emotional impact of a showing can ultimately determine whether a buyer moves forward or walks away. (DREAMSTIME/TNS)

Design Recipes: Worst home-showing mistakes

May 19, 2026 at 9:39 a.m.

In today’s competitive market, buyers will make opinions faster than ever, often within minutes of...

Owner George Marsh pulls cooked sausages out of the smoker at Heritage Smokehouse. (Staff/File)

Heritage Smokehouse in Rosebank to close, hopes to ‘go out with a bang’

May 20, 2026 at 12:52 p.m.

"We are so very grateful for the support many of you have shown us over...

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As enrollment falls, old schools find new life as apartments

May 29, 2026 at 9:31 p.m.

The 74 reports that old schools in Atlanta are being converted to apartments as enrollment...

A new multi-tenant building at Reisterstown Road Plaza will house four chain restaurant outposts. (Courtesy: Bignell Watkins Hasser Architects PC)

4 new restaurants coming to Reisterstown Road Plaza in new building

May 18, 2026 at 4:50 p.m.

A 64-year-old shopping center in Reisterstown Station will soon gain four new eateries with the...

FILE – A “For Sale” sign is displayed outside a home on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

2207 Eastlake Rd. in Timonium is the hot property.

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May 13, 2026 at 11:09 a.m.

The $2.2 million,11,000-square-foot home on 2.3 acres has ties to the Civil War, Baltimore's Wallis...

Croissants from Bluebird Bakery. (Courtesy of Kevin Scheuing)

Moravia-Walther wholesale bakery to open White Marsh retail store

May 12, 2026 at 7:59 p.m.

A family-owned bakery is taking its operations to White Marsh — and adding retail operations...

It’s easy once you’ve taken the proper steps. (Jeerayut Rianweed/Getty Images/iStockphoto/TCA)

9 tips for moving houseplants outdoors for the summer without killing them

May 11, 2026 at 2:43 p.m.

To improve the growth and health of your indoor plants, try moving them outdoors for...

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Howard’s Maple Lawn could see about 500 more housing units, if approved

May 11, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

Last month, Howard County's planning board recommended the zoning board approve increased housing availability in...

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Do It Yourself or Not? Paint laminate cabinets

May 19, 2026 at 11:04 a.m.

Transform old laminate kitchen cabinets with a coat of paint, and you’ ll be surprised...

This is a unique chimney built by a creative, artistic mason. (TNS)

Ask the Builder: What makes a chimney dangerous

May 11, 2026 at 2:19 p.m.

Each week, I receive quite a few emails from readers of this column. I treasure...

“This is absolutely a shadow mortgage,” Meleca-Voigt says.“ It’ s actually worse than a mortgage. (Karenr/Dreamstime/TNS)

The hidden housing cost: How HOAs are becoming a ‘shadow mortgage’

May 19, 2026 at 11:12 a.m.

Homebuyers often focus on home prices and mortgage rates when thinking about affordability. But for...

A for sale sign is posted outside a home in Nashville.

US home sales flat in April as lackluster spring homebuying season lurches forward

May 11, 2026 at 11:52 a.m.

Home prices continued to rise nationally last month, albeit at a slower rate.

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The Harbaughs have lived there since 2013, when the property was purchased for $3 million.

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May 7, 2026 at 12:56 p.m.

The building of a former Catonsville market and restaurant has been sold at auction.

FILE – A for sale sign is posted outside a home, Feb. 10, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, file)

File photo. (Kim Hairston/staff)

11 eateries close in and around Baltimore: Wico Brewing, Farmland Deli and more

Several eateries in Baltimore and beyond have recently announced their plans to close — and...

Four roseslug sawfly larvae and their feeding damage on two rose leaves. (Courtesy of Miri Talabac)

Garden Q&A: What’s affecting my rose leaves?

My rose bush has leaves with pale spots and some holes. What’s causing that, and...

The owners of Silver Queen Cafe will open their second concept at Hamilton's former Emma's Tea Spot location.

Silver Queen Cafe team to open deli in Hamilton Hills’ former Emma’s Tea Spot

The couple behind an 11-year-old Waltherson restaurant plan to open a deli-market hybrid in a...

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May 6, 2026 at 12:14 p.m.

The five full bathrooms in this three-level, brick-front colonial deserve note.

Dr. Gina McKnight-Smith, left, managing partner, and Karen Brooks, partner, of Visionary Venture Partnership, are part of a group of eight professional women who are renovating 11 properties in West Baltimore. The pair are pictured in the kitchen of 1738 Moreland Ave., the first home they’ve completed, part of what they describe as a “community-embedded development” model. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

Sorority sisters invest in their old Baltimore neighborhood

Eight sorority sisters have banded together and formed an entity to redevelop vacant and abandoned...

FILE – A for sale sign is posted outside a home, Feb. 10, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, file)

Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.3%, ending a 3-week slide

May 1, 2026 at 10:22 p.m.

That’s still down from one year ago, when the rate averaged 6.76%.

The stone house at 6 Meadow Road in the Woodbrook subdivision of Towson sits on 1.14 acres with manicured gardens and mature trees including Japanese maples. The home, which was built in 1952, has 5 bedrooms and 3-1/2 baths, and was updated in the past year. (Jacob Merryman/Atlas Photography)

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April 28, 2026 at 2:05 p.m.

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Which loan is best for first-time homebuyers? The best first-time homebuyer loan for you depends on your personal situation. For example, if you have a credit score lower than the minimum 620 needed for a conventional loan, you might explore an FHA loan. (Roman Samborskyi/Dreamstime/TNS)

Guide to first-time homebuyer grants

April 27, 2026 at 2:50 p.m.

Coming up with a down payment on a home — especially if it’s your first...

A neutral but elegant dining space creates a space that will appeal to a large amount of potential buyers. (HOBBS/TNS)

Design Recipes: Spring selling hacks

April 27, 2026 at 12:28 p.m.

Spring is widely considered to be one of the most robust and competitive selling seasons...

St. Thomas Aquinas Church and school on 1008 W. 37th Street in Hampden has been sold to a Mennonite group and will soon house the Hampden Mennonite Church. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Archdiocese sells historic St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Hampden

April 29, 2026 at 2:23 p.m.

Urban Mennonite Ministries, Inc., a Baltimore-based Christian group, purchased St. Aquinas Catholic Church, a 1.2-acre...

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Pasadena taphouse has only a few days to sell the business before closure

April 24, 2026 at 5:10 p.m.

Owner Rich Gue said he had planned to sell Hysteria Taphouse in Pasadena to cover...

With the national apartment vacancy rate up to 7.3% this spring, “renters are in a position to push for a better deal, and property managers are ready to give them one,” Zillow senior economist Kara Ng said. (NAM Y. HUH/AP FILE)

Average US long-term mortgage rate slips to 6.23%, its third weekly drop

May 1, 2026 at 10:24 p.m.

The average rate is at its lowest level since March 19, when it was 6.22%.

The home at 11802 Farside Road in Ellicott City has a resurfaced circular driveway, mature cherry trees and a fire pit. (Courtesy: David Bick and Chelsea Harman of Homesight)

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April 22, 2026 at 1:46 p.m.

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An aerial view homes in Baltimore's Park Heights neighborhood. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Maryland real estate database taken offline over ‘suspicious activity’

April 20, 2026 at 6:06 p.m.

Maryland took its real property search website offline April 14 after suspicious activity. Officials say...

A House For Sale sign is displayed in front of a home in Evanston, Ill.,Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.3%, its second weekly drop

April 16, 2026 at 12:33 p.m.

The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate dropped from 6.37% last week.

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How rising car prices present one more hurdle for homebuyers

April 14, 2026 at 5:11 p.m.

Car prices keep soaring — the average price of a new vehicle topped $50,000 for...

The home at 98 Duke of Gloucester Street in Annapolis. (Courtesy of Jeff Jackson)

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April 14, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

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A for sale sign is posted outside a home in Nashville.

US home sales fall in March, marking a slow start to the spring homebuying season

April 13, 2026 at 11:55 a.m.

Existing home sales fell 3.6% last month from February.

FILE – In this July 26, 2011 photo, a sale pending sign is posted outside a house in Bath, Maine. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach, File)

Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.37% after rising five weeks in a row

April 11, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

Six weeks ago, average rate had dropped to under 6% for first time since 2022.

A waterfront home of nearly 4,000 square feet situated in the gated Bayberry Hill community in Crownsville offers a private beach along Hopkins Creek with boat access to Round Bay. The property also features a volleyball court, a cabana with a kitchen, a fire pit and an expansive deck. (Courtesy: Hometrack Real Estate Marketing)

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April 9, 2026 at 6:57 p.m.

The asking price for a home on a private, woodsy setting in Crownsville with a...

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April 6, 2026 at 5:58 p.m.

Mid Atlantic Port Services, a freight forwarding and vehicle transport company, has bought the former...

Rising mortgage rates threaten to pour cold water on the spring homebuying season. The rise coincided with the start of the Iran war. The optimism for the housing market that accompanied the brief move below 6% for mortgage rates might be dissipating. There’s not much reason to expect mortgage rates to come down until the war is over. (NAM Y. HUH/AP)

Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.46%, the highest level in nearly 7 months

April 5, 2026 at 7:33 p.m.

The last time the average rate was higher was Sept. 4, when it was at...

The home is surrounded by 16.4 acres of preserved woodlands and includes a fig tree and wild strawberries. (Joe Hodgson/Homesight)

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April 1, 2026 at 9:14 a.m.

A sprawling contemporary rancher for sale for $2.1 million in Owings Mills is surrounded by...

Schematics for an affordable housing project are posted in Biddeford, Maine.

Bar Dalí, a Spanish tapas bar by chef Spike Gjerde, opened its doors on Friday in the space of the former Mount Vernon Stable & Saloon. (Justin Tsucalas)

2 new eateries for Baltimore: Spike Gjerde tapas bar, Urbano Tex-Mex

March 27, 2026 at 6:38 p.m.

During a Thursday Baltimore Liquor Board hearing, two new restaurants were among many to receive...

A House For Sale sign is displayed in front of a home in Evanston, Ill.,Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Better Home & Finance, Coinbase to offer mortgage backed by cryptocurrencies

April 2, 2026 at 6:46 p.m.

Use of cryptocurrency for funding the down payment on a home has remained limited.

A parcel on Route 3 just south of Millersville has been rezoned despite public outcry. (Benjamin Rothstein/Staff)

Dozens opposed a Millersville rezoning; County Council approved it anyway

March 27, 2026 at 1:12 p.m.

A three-quarter-acre parcel in Millersville is now zoned commercial despite community outcry at an Anne...

Gallup found that most Americans, 67%, see this as a bad time to buy a house. While that view is held by majorities across demographics, Gallup noted a wider split along partisan lines. Republicans, 41%, were nearly twice as likely as Democrats, 22%, to say it’s a good time to buy a house.(NAM Y. HUH/AP)

Signage outside the former Bertha's Mussels property indicates that the building is condemned. (Mathew Schumer/Staff)

Work begins on condemned Bertha’s Mussels building in Baltimore

March 26, 2026 at 5:41 p.m.

The Fells Point property that formerly housed Bertha's Mussels in Baltimore is condemned, according to...

The mansion at 505 Pond View Lane in Cockeysville overlooks the fairways of Hayfields Country Club in the Hayfields Manor community. (Photos by John Bagheri, owner and founder of Omnio Media)

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March 24, 2026 at 3:11 p.m.

A stately Georgian mansion situated on one acre on the grounds of the Hayfields Country...

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit have become popular ways for homeowners to access their available equity to pay for expenses like home renovations or consolidating debt. (DREAMSTIME/TNS)

Understanding the home equity loan approval process

March 24, 2026 at 12:41 p.m.

You hear a lot these days about tapping home equity – borrowing against the worth...

Howard County officials celebrated the groundbreaking for Erickson Senior Living Oxford Hills, a new development that will offer 1,100 housing units for seniors. (Courtesy of Howard County)

1,100 senior homes coming to Clarksville as Howard’s aging population grows

March 20, 2026 at 7:38 p.m.

Erickson Senior Living celebrated a groundbreaking on a new development that will bring 1,100 homes...

Keep in mind that the mortgage amount you’ re preapproved for does not factor in cost-of-living. (Dreamstime/Dreamstime/TNS)

10 first-time homebuyer mistakes to avoid

March 20, 2026 at 10:25 a.m.

Buying your first home can be thrilling, but it can also be stressful. After all,...

Hot property at 137 W. Lee St. in Baltimore.

Hot Property: Spacious Otterbein townhouse blends historic charm with modern amenities

March 20, 2026 at 10:01 a.m.

The Federal-style townhouse in Otterbein has been a pharmacy, tailor shop, boarding house, candy store,...

A “for sale” sign is posted outside a home in Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.22%, highest level in more than 3 months

March 19, 2026 at 1:52 p.m.

The rate has risen every week since the war with Iran started.

Lidl, a German supermarket chain, will continue its Maryland expansion by opening a second Baltimore location.

German grocery chain to replace Streets Market in Pulaski Industrial Area

March 18, 2026 at 3:14 p.m.

Lidl, a German supermarket chain, plans to open a new grocery store in Baltimore, replacing...

The corned beef and coleslaw special is a popular item at The Essen Room. (Staff file)

New owners say ‘there was never an identity to The Essen Room,’ plan renovations

March 19, 2026 at 12:17 p.m.

The Essen Room, a 9-year-old, New York-style deli in Pikesville, has been acquired by the...

Demolition has begun on the VonMercier warehouse on Pennington Avenue, left, and Saint John Street, right, in Havre de Grace. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Demolition of historic Havre de Grace warehouse paves way for new homes

March 12, 2026 at 2:11 p.m.

Demolition of a historic warehouse on Saint John Street started Monday, marking the beginning of...

A person jogs past single family homes, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.11%, back to where it was 5 weeks ago

March 20, 2026 at 9:34 a.m.

The average rate has been hovering around 6% this year.

To avoid financial hardship if your home is destroyed, it’s crucial to have enough insurance to rebuild. (Getty Images)

Is your home underinsured? Here’s how to tell

March 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Knowing how much it would cost to rebuild your home is crucial.

Elkridge's Cheesesteak & Co. has announced the location, and target opening time, for its new Owings Mills location. (Courtesy Cheesesteak & Co.)

Cheesesteak shop with ‘cultlike following’ shares details about upcoming Owings Mills location

March 12, 2026 at 2:13 p.m.

A cheesesteak restaurant in Elkridge has officially shared the address, and target opening time, of...

A cash-out refinance replaces your current mortgage with a new, larger one. (Robert F. Balazik/Dreamstime.com/TNS)

What is a cash-out refinance? Here’s what you need to know

March 11, 2026 at 12:32 p.m.

A cash-out refinance replaces your current mortgage with a new, larger one. It includes the...

The traditional home at 922 Rolandvue Road in Baltimore County's Ruxton community was recently restored.

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March 11, 2026 at 11:54 a.m.

A traditional Ruxton home, built in 1918 and recently restored, has French doors; crystal chandeliers;...

A “for sale” sign is posted outside a home in Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Retirement savings plans can be used to fund a home down payment. But should you?

March 11, 2026 at 11:29 a.m.

By ALEX VEIGA LOS ANGELES (AP) — Raiding retirement savings for a down payment on...

The owner at Lib's Grill hand-picked the shells and designed the oyster bar countertop, at right. At left is an oyster tray with Wellfleet and Raspberry Points oysters. (Staff/File)

3 eateries opening in Maryland: Lib’s Grill in Harryman House and more

March 12, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

As spring approaches, three new Maryland dining options are hitting the scene.

A deed of reconveyance is a document that proves you’ ve paid off the mortgage on your home. (Dreamstime/Dreamstime/TNS)

What is a deed of reconveyance, and how does it work?

March 10, 2026 at 4:09 p.m.

A deed of reconveyance is a document that proves you’ve paid off the mortgage on...

A for sale sign is posted outside a home in Chicago.

US homes sales rose in February as homebuyers seized on easing mortgage rates

March 11, 2026 at 10:56 p.m.

Sales fell 1.4% compared with February last year.

"Nellie Stevens" holly leaves damaged by winterburn. (Dave Clement/UMD Extension)

Garden Q&A: What turned my evergreen leaves brown?

March 6, 2026 at 3:53 p.m.

No treatment is possible because the damage was done well before the symptoms appeared.

A person jogs past single family homes, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

A car struck the building of Mindpub Cafe in Riverside on Sunday evening, according to its operators and the Baltimore City Dire Department. (Courtesy Todd Marks)

Baltimore cafe listed for sale: ‘We’re not giving up’

March 5, 2026 at 4:50 p.m.

A 5-year-old coffee shop in Riverside is now on the market.

“Until you’re in a situation where you have to replace everything, you don’t realize how important insurance is,” says Sabree. “If you don’t want to go into debt — or deeper into debt — it becomes a financial buffer. (Anna Syvak/Dreamstime/TNS)

What happened after one man’s home burned down: Insurance, loss and the emotional road to recovery

March 4, 2026 at 5:51 p.m.

The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) reports that 344,600 homes, including one and two-family units and...

Worcester County. (Josh Davis/Staff)

Worcester County changes short-term rental parking rule after permit errors

March 4, 2026 at 6:24 p.m.

Worcester County commissioners changed a zoning rule for short-term rentals after years of permit mistakes...

The 622-room Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, a prominent Inner Harbor fixture for nearly four decades, will be offered at a foreclosure auction March 11 after its owner defaulted on a $71 million loan last November, court records show. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Hotel auction and travel slowdown add to Baltimore’s hospitality woes

March 5, 2026 at 4:47 p.m.

Consumers are expected to pull back on travel spending, a shift that could strain a...

FILE – A sign is posted for a new home for sale in Ambler, Pa., Oct. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

For the first time since 2022, average US long-term mortgage rate dips below 6%

February 26, 2026 at 1:57 p.m.

The average rate has been hovering close to 6% this year.

The traditional brick three-story home at 12736 Maryvale Court in Ellicott City sits on 5.13 acres. The property includes six bedrooms plus an 1,800-square-foot guesthouse, a heated saltwater pool, a hot tub, several patios, an outdoor sound system, a four-car garage and a home theater. (Ryan Madison/Homesight)

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February 24, 2026 at 1:56 p.m.

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Baltimore-based developer Chasen Cos. is facing foreclosure on its 1 Calvert Plaza project in downtown Baltimore. The builder had planned to convert one of the city's oldest office buildings, built in 1901, into apartments and ground-level retail.

Chasen Cos. finances scrutinized amid testy bankruptcy proceedings

February 20, 2026 at 5:09 p.m.

Trustees in Baltimore developer Brandon Chasen's bankruptcy cases are further scrutinizing millions of dollars of...

“Superfood cafe” Grain & Berry will soon open its first Baltimore County location. (Courtesy of Larry Lichtenauer)

‘Superfood cafe’ to open first Baltimore County location; more to follow

February 20, 2026 at 3:38 p.m.

A "superfood cafe" specializing in loaded toasts, and açaí bowls is coming to Owings Mills,...

A person walks past single family homes, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Average US long-term mortgage rate dips to 6.01%, lowest level in more than 3 years

February 19, 2026 at 1:21 p.m.

The modest pullback brings the average rate to its lowest level since Sept. 8, 2022.

The Brewer's Art has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, court records show.

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February 19, 2026 at 5:09 p.m.

The Brewer's Art restaurant and brewery in Baltimore has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, court...

Housing Commissioner Alice Kennedy speaks with Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day in April after Day announced Maryland DHCD's Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative $50 million application round at Gold Street Park. The initiative gives grant funding to public and nonprofit groups to reduce vacant properties in the city. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

Baltimore officials push block-by-block vacant housing redevelopment plan

February 18, 2026 at 6:47 p.m.

Following a six-month search, Baltimore’s housing department saw a shake-up in leadership as the city...

Spike Gjerde plans to open an Italian-inspired market in the Jones Falls area. The chef and restaurateur owns Woodberry Kitchen and La Jetée, a French bistro in Harbor Point. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

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February 18, 2026 at 5:04 p.m.

Chef Spike Gjerde is one step closer to opening his latest concept: a market, grocery...

Refinancing your mortgage means replacing the property’ s existing mortgage loan with a new one. (Dana Rothstein/Dreamstime/TNS)

Refinancing a mortgage: What it means and how it works

February 17, 2026 at 3:11 p.m.

Refinancing your mortgage means replacing the property’s existing mortgage loan with a new one. Homeowners...

Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin say farewell to readers after three decades of real estate writing. (Dreamstime/TCA)

After 33 years, it’s time to say goodbye to Real Estate Matters (part one)

February 23, 2026 at 2:51 p.m.

Bestselling real estate author and expert Ilyce Glink and Chicago-based real estate attorney Sam Tamkin...

The Black Olive has filed for bankruptcy in order to halt the scheduled foreclosure sale of its building.

Black Olive files for bankruptcy to halt upcoming foreclosure sale

February 17, 2026 at 5:28 p.m.

A nearly 30-year-old Greek restaurant in Fells Point has filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy for...

The property at 13105 Pendleton Court in Reisterstown has more than 12,000 square feet of interior living space. Notable features include his-and-her walk-in closets in the primary suite, two laundry rooms, a gym, a butler's pantry and an outdoor fireplace. (Courtesy of Harrison Hart Photography)

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February 15, 2026 at 4:28 p.m.

How big is this all-brick, three-level estate in Reisterstown? The master bedroom is nearly six...

A new concept will soon open in the historic Alex. Brown & Sons building.

New Alex. Brown & Sons tenant, vegan eatery shutters: 5 Baltimore-area restaurant openings, closures

February 16, 2026 at 11:50 a.m.

Several Baltimore City and County restaurants have announced their upcoming openings or closures. Here the...

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