Carroll commissioners face Oct. 1 deadline on zoning changes
County officials are considering zoning changes for cluster subdivisions and age-restricted housing while updating local...
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Mortgage rates rise, bringing the average rate on a 30-year home loan to where it was 4 weeks ago
Higher mortgage rates can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for borrowers.
Royal Farms wants to build on Bel Air corner formerly sought by Sheetz
Royal Farms wants to build a store and gas station on Bel Air's Churchville Road,...
Zillow and Redfin resolve litigation over deal FTC claims suppresses rental listings competition
The settlement announced Monday resolves litigation brought by attorneys general in several states.
US housing affordability gauge worsens for first time since 2023
Higher borrowing costs soaked up a bigger chunk of earnings for new homebuyers.
Auction for ex-Little Italy restaurant canceled following bankruptcy filing
The on-site auction for a former Little Italy restaurant was canceled this week following the...
Mortgage rates ease again, but remain higher than this time last year
One year ago, the average rate was 6.58%.
Hot Property: Pasadena home with privacy is ideal for entertaining
Set on nearly 4 acres of oaks and pines, at the end of a cul-de-sac,...
Mortgage rates dip slightly for the first time in six weeks, but remain steeper than last year
Higher mortgage rates can lead prospective home shoppers to delay buying.
US existing homes fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle would be-buyers
The U.S. median sales price increased 2% from a year earlier, to $434,100.
Hot Property: $1.3M Ellicott City home on nearly 7 acres has pool, hot tub
Exposed timbers mark the kitchen and family room, where built-in cherry shelves, a gas stove...
A former Little Italy restaurant goes to auction after years of vacancy
A 12,000-square-foot former restaurant site, located between Harbor East and Little Italy, is headed to...
Legislative committee puts new Maryland building code on hold amid environmental concerns
“It appears to violate Maryland law, which requires that our building codes be at least...
Hot Property: Waterfront home in Middle River features dock, elevator
The home is huge, with more than 8,000 square feet of living space. There are...
Three homeowners who scored lower mortgage rates — and how they did it
Buying a home is just as much about life’s circumstances as it is about math....
What is the 28/36 rule for home affordability?
“How much house can I afford?” That’s the first question prospective homebuyers should ask themselves....
Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to highest level in a year at 6.66%
Higher mortgage rates can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for borrowers.
Hot Property: Westminster home offers pool and luxurious primary suite
The primary suite has a gas fireplace, sitting area, its own washer/dryer, an ample walk-in...
A Buckley restaurant and its building are listed for sale in Annapolis
The sushi spot formerly called Tsunami and its building hit the market for $3.75 million....
Average 30-year US mortgage rate climbs to 6.58%, highest level in nearly a year
The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose from 6.55% last week
Hot Property: Edgewater estate offers front-row view of the 5th green
Not all upscale homes in Anne Arundel County have shorelines and docks. This manor house...
3 traps the mortgage industry doesn’t want you to know about — and how to avoid them
Buying a home is an exhilarating and exhausting process, one that tests the wits and...
Average 30-year US mortgage rate climbs to 6.55%, highest level in nearly a year
One year ago, the average rate was 6.75%.
Aberdeen weighs accessory dwelling unit rules ahead of state deadline
City planners are still sorting out how much local control they'll keep as Aberdeen rewrites...
Hot Property: Rustic Reisterstown estate was once owned by ex-Ravens coach Brian Billick
The 5-bedroom, 6-bath Reisterstown home, set on a heavily wooded 61-acre tract, was once owned...
How to sell a house without a Realtor — and what to know first
Selling your home on your own, without the help of a real estate agent, can...
Where Baltimore ranks on list of best and worst cities for first-time homebuyers
With first-time buyers accounting for just 21% of home purchases last year, a new WalletHub...
Is buying a home still the way to wealth? Some young Americans aren’t sure
Many people under 40 who feel that homeownership isn’t the wealth-building tool it once was.
Low birth rate risks creating US housing glut over coming decade
“We’re moving from a time of rapid household formation to one where there’s a slowdown.”
New York construction scare highlights the challenges of converting offices into housing
By R.J. RICO, JESSICA HILL and PHILIP MARCELO NEW YORK (AP) — When two steel...
Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to 6.49%, pushing up homebuyers’ borrowing costs
The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.49% from 6.43% last week.
US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise
Home sales have been mostly hovering close to a 4-million annual pace going back to...
How to (safely) borrow from your home equity
Before exploring HELOC options, you should understand how home equity borrowing works.
Hot Property: Georgian mansion in Owings Mills has guest house, dog run
There's no end to sleeping quarters, with a one-bedroom apartment atop the two-car garage and,...
Average 30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.43%, its lowest level in seven weeks
One year ago, the average rate was 6.67%.
Higher-end buyers make Baltimore housing market ‘extremely competitive’
Across Baltimore, the housing market started the year on a slight downturn. Yet pockets of...
Eviction notice extension takes effect Wednesday in Anne Arundel
Starting Wednesday, Anne Arundel landlords must provide 14 days' eviction notice instead of six, a...
Hot Property: Woodbine colonial has impressive outdoor space on 3 acres
The Woodbine home's lower level has a bedroom and full bath with a separate entrance,...
Pinky Cole’s Slutty Vegan relocating to Cross Street Market
The vegan fast-food restaurant founded by Baltimore native Pinky Cole Hayes is coming to a...
How newly minted millionaires could reshape San Francisco home design
The explosion of wealth that will follow a handful of history’ s biggest initial public...
Johnston Square’s vacant houses are disappearing | COMMENTARY
What brought all the help to this East Baltimore neighborhood? A 2004 fire, determined to...
After half-century, Edgewater park building gets $2.9M upgrade serving inclusive camp
“Just to see the look on the kids' faces, that makes it all worth it,”...
Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to 6.49%, little changed from its range the past 6 weeks
Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages also ticked higher this week.
Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?
Refusal could impact aspiring homeowners and renters at a time of high costs.
The best and worst cities for home flipping in 2026
PropertyReach reports on the best and worst cities for home flipping in 2026, highlighting profitable...
Hot Property: Waterfront Annapolis home offers privacy and serenity
Set in a protected cove along Saltworks Creek, the three-level residence fits snugly amid the...
How housing market inventory is shifting across every state
Speaking in front of institutional investors and money managers on Tuesday at the Bank of...
The hidden costs of moving into a new home, and how to avoid them
Culligan reports that many new homeowners underestimate post-closing costs, averaging $15,979 annually.
Inside The Wren owners’ decision to put critically acclaimed pub up for sale
Critically acclaimed pub The Wren in Fells Point has hit the market — and its...
63 more apartments planned for Perkins Place in Belcamp; meeting Thursday
A 63-unit apartment building featuring 55 one-bedroom apartments and eight two-bedroom units is planned for...
Local ice cream parlor to open Bethesda location
A Maryland ice cream chain is preparing to open its first Montgomery County location.
Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate falls to 6.47%, tracking lower bond yields as Iran war winds down
U.S. mortgage rates fell this week as Treasury yields retreat following ceasefire news.
Hot Property: Spacious Sykesville home has plenty of rustic charm
The Sykesville home has a hunting heritage: There's a built-in gun safe upstairs, and a...
What are ‘pocket listings’ in real estate and why are they so controversial?
Some tout their benefits while others say they lack transparency and can skew market statistics.
Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.52%, just below its high for the year
Borrowing costs on home loans remain elevated relative before Iran war began.
Hot Property: Owings Mills home is ideal for year-round entertaining
The Owings Mills home's lower level has a rec room, kitchenette and wet bar. The...
US home sales surge to the fastest pace this year despite rising mortgage rates and prices
Sales also rose 3.2% compared with May last year.
First-time homebuyers face hurdles despite gradual improvement
Multi-generational living becomes a common strategy to navigate high home prices.
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.48%, retreating from its highest level in 9 months
The average rate remains below 6.85%, where it was a year ago.
Ex-Ravens coach John Harbaugh and family complete move from Maryland to New Jersey
Former Ravens coach John Harbaugh and his family moved the last of their belongings this...
Hot Property: Victorian-era Roland Park home has charm galore
This Victorian-era home, set in Baltimore's Roland Park neighborhood, has seven bedrooms, four full baths...
Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.53%, highest level in nine months
Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages also rose this week.
Long-term room rental bill introduced in Annapolis
Annapolitans could soon legally rent out their spare rooms long term if new city legislation...
Hot Property: Annapolis home is on National Register of Historic Places
Before erecting his own home, Patrick Creagh built the Old Treasury Building in Annapolis, standing...
Hot Property: Annapolis home is on National Register of Historic Places
Before erecting his own home, Patrick Creagh built the Old Treasury Building in Annapolis, standing...
$13 million waterfront mansion relisted, making it Anne Arundel’s most expensive listing
See inside Anne Arundel County's most expensive mansion for sale. It has a 2,500-bottle wine...
Home buyers hammered as war-fueled bond rout drives rates higher
The era of ultra-cheap mortgages that reshaped American housing shows no signs of coming back.
Buying a condo just got harder for many, thanks to Fannie Mae policies
The mortgage enterprise recently increased the required due diligence for condo loans.
Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine months
It’s now at its highest level since August 28, when it was 6.56%.
Harford Road properties damaged by dumpster fire head to auction
The former buildings of three Hamilton businesses will go to auction following a dumpster fire...
Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers
Single Gen Z women accounted for 35% of all homebuyers in their generation.
Hot Property: Highland estate is ideal for a horse owner
Highland farm in Howard County, Maryland for sale for $2,275,000 has main house of over...
Ask Angi: How can I boost my home’s curb appeal?
Your curb appeal is the first impression people have of your home – from your...
Design Recipes: Worst home-showing mistakes
In today’s competitive market, buyers will make opinions faster than ever, often within minutes of...
Heritage Smokehouse in Rosebank to close, hopes to ‘go out with a bang’
"We are so very grateful for the support many of you have shown us over...
As enrollment falls, old schools find new life as apartments
The 74 reports that old schools in Atlanta are being converted to apartments as enrollment...
4 new restaurants coming to Reisterstown Road Plaza in new building
A 64-year-old shopping center in Reisterstown Station will soon gain four new eateries with the...
Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.36% in first drop after two straight weekly increases
One year ago, the rate averaged 6.81%.
Hot Property: $2.2M Lutherville-Timonium estate is steeped in history
The $2.2 million,11,000-square-foot home on 2.3 acres has ties to the Civil War, Baltimore's Wallis...
Moravia-Walther wholesale bakery to open White Marsh retail store
A family-owned bakery is taking its operations to White Marsh — and adding retail operations...
9 tips for moving houseplants outdoors for the summer without killing them
To improve the growth and health of your indoor plants, try moving them outdoors for...
Howard’s Maple Lawn could see about 500 more housing units, if approved
Last month, Howard County's planning board recommended the zoning board approve increased housing availability in...
Do It Yourself or Not? Paint laminate cabinets
Transform old laminate kitchen cabinets with a coat of paint, and you’ ll be surprised...
Ask the Builder: What makes a chimney dangerous
Each week, I receive quite a few emails from readers of this column. I treasure...
The hidden housing cost: How HOAs are becoming a ‘shadow mortgage’
Homebuyers often focus on home prices and mortgage rates when thinking about affordability. But for...
US home sales flat in April as lackluster spring homebuying season lurches forward
Home prices continued to rise nationally last month, albeit at a slower rate.
Ex-Ravens coach John Harbaugh lists Owings Mills home for $6.9M
The Harbaughs have lived there since 2013, when the property was purchased for $3 million.
818 Market in Catonsville sells for $3.1 million at auction
The building of a former Catonsville market and restaurant has been sold at auction.
US long-term mortgage rate bounce back to levels seen 4 weeks ago
This is the second straight weekly increase.
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...
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...
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...
Hot Property: $2M Sykesville home features cigar room, sauna, conservatory
The five full bathrooms in this three-level, brick-front colonial deserve note.
Sorority sisters invest in their old Baltimore neighborhood
Eight sorority sisters have banded together and formed an entity to redevelop vacant and abandoned...
Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.3%, ending a 3-week slide
That’s still down from one year ago, when the rate averaged 6.76%.
Hot Property: Towson home with pool, lush gardens is listed for $2.35M
A contemporary stone Towson home on 1 acre with formal gardens and a patio featuring...
Guide to first-time homebuyer grants
Coming up with a down payment on a home — especially if it’s your first...
Design Recipes: Spring selling hacks
Spring is widely considered to be one of the most robust and competitive selling seasons...
Archdiocese sells historic St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Hampden
Urban Mennonite Ministries, Inc., a Baltimore-based Christian group, purchased St. Aquinas Catholic Church, a 1.2-acre...
Pasadena taphouse has only a few days to sell the business before closure
Owner Rich Gue said he had planned to sell Hysteria Taphouse in Pasadena to cover...