Housing
Gov. Moore’s sprawling executive order aims to boost Maryland housing stock
It’s unclear how many more units the governor’s executive order would induce, and to what extent it fills Maryland’s housing gap.
Deputy to Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott named city’s ‘permit czar’
A new deputy mayor for economic development was not announced.
Ibiza, artwork and a boat called Limitless: The wild ride before Chasen Cos. bankruptcy
Brandon Chasen, now of Guilford, appeared in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Maryland for a meeting of creditors in his company’s bankruptcy case.
For Sale: Baltimore County house, complete with feral raccoons, abandoned Subaru
The listing for the Baltimore County property went viral after getting posted on Zillow Gone Wild.
Tax sale lawsuit against Baltimore can proceed, federal judge rules
The case now centers on the question of “just compensation.”
Sharp Leadenhall Apartment tenants file suit alleging dangerous conditions
More than a dozen tenants of Sharp Leadenhall Apartments in South Baltimore filed a lawsuit against their landlord, alleging a multitude of severe and pervasive issues.
State chronically undervalues vacant land in Baltimore, report finds
A report from the Center for Land Economics suggests that state tax assessors have systematically undervalued Baltimore's vacant lots.
Annapolis public housing lawsuit could destroy Mayor Gavin Buckley’s legacy
The outcome of mediation in a class action lawsuit will either free the next Annapolis mayor to move past an ugly history or hobble the city with a crippling payout and more years of litigation.
Baltimore County Council stiff-arms affordable housing project in Towson
The seven-member Baltimore County Council unanimously voted down the additional $2 million loan for Red Maple Place in Towson.
Cockeysville home that was the scene of two notorious crimes is for sale
A Baltimore County home, known for the Browning murders and David Linthicum incident, is listed for sale in Cockeysville.
Contentious affordable housing project in Towson faces another test
The team behind Red Maple Place is asking a reluctant Baltimore County Council for more money.
Your lease will come with a ‘bill of rights.’ Here’s what that means.
The bill of rights in Maryland will include new protections in the 2024 law, such as capping security deposits at one month’s rent and more.
Racist covenants still exist in this Towson neighborhood. Here’s what some residents are doing about it.
Some in the Stoneleigh neighborhood want to get rid of racist covenants that prohibited African Americans and others from living there. But they must get every homeowner to sign off.
Creditors seek bankruptcy case against Baltimore developer Brandon Chasen
Unlike past cases against Chasen businesses, Monday’s petition seeks bankruptcy against Brandon Chasen.
A state senator aided a disgraced developer’s ‘affordable’ East Baltimore project
Sen. Cory McCray’s involvement in Ronald Lipscomb’s proposed apartment building raised alarms, ethical concerns, emails show.
Buying a house in Howard County? You may be waiting a while
Healthy real estate markets typically have about a six-month supply of homes at any given time. Howard County has just a few weeks’ worth.
Banks, business leaders to raise at least $100 million to address Baltimore’s vacant homes
The investment came with a call for increased urgency from the city.
Her husband died suddenly. Then the inquiries for her house began.
In tragedy, some housing professionals see opportunity.
Baltimore’s permit backlog was bad. A new system made things worse.
So far, the promised overhaul of Baltimore's permit backlog hasn't worked, according to city data.
Times are hard. Here’s who to call for rent and housing help in Maryland.
If you’re worried about being able to stay in your home, there are resources available in Maryland.
