Baltimore Real Estate & Homes for Sale

U.S. home construction sinks to new record low
Industry on pace to construct fewest new homes since end of World War II

Construction of new homes plunged 4.5 percent last month to the lowest level on government records dating back to 1959, as U.S. builders slashed production while Wall Street nosedived.

Posted: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:44:00 -0500

Buyer for Turnbull house in Guilford steps forward
A potential buyer surfaced yesterday for Baltimore artist Grace Turnbull's former residence in Guilford, as Baltimore's preservation commission recommended that it be designated a city landmark to protect it from demolition.

Posted: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

A bright new face for UB law school
German firm, Ayers/Saint/Gross of Baltimore design $107 million Angelos center for Charles St.

German firm, Ayers/Saint/Gross of Baltimore design $107 million Angelos center for Charles St.

Posted: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Know before you borrow
10 FAQs on mortgage loans for homeowners and buyers

10 FAQs on mortgage loans for homeowners and buyers

Posted: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Insider's guide to Ferndale
In March 1956, the small community of Ferndale still had enough rural flavor that James Lacy could fish and hunt there after his family moved to the Glen Burnie subdivision from Baltimore.

Posted: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Top-selling property: $3.1 million -- 1176 River Bay Road, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, 21409
$3.1 million 1176 River Bay Road, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County 21409

Posted: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Share your real estate resolutions
The year is quickly fading, along with expectations for a rebound of the real estate market. That's OK, because there's always next year. We're looking for New Year's resolutions from buyers, sellers, homeowners, Realtors, contractors and anyone else who has a piece of the real estate pie. Tell us what you promise to do in 2009 to sell or buy a home, renovate, upgrade or improve your living space or help a client get there. E-mail your resolutions (100 words maximum) to homes@baltsun.com by Nov. 21. Please include your name, city and phone number. We'll publish some of the responses in the Real Estate section in December.

Posted: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Roland Park house nestles in green setting
Antique staircase said to have been moved from Jerome Bonaparte's Mount Vernon house

W ith the help of their two daughters who work for a Baltimore interior designer, Jon and Margee Zemarel have made their Roland Park house into a showcase since moving in about seven years ago.

Posted: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

No simple answers to resolve family dispute over quitclaim deed
My siblings and I received property from our mother through a quitclaim deed. She has since died. The property is in West Virginia and we live in Ohio. The deed was not signed by us and was never recorded through the courts.

Posted: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Looking to Obama presidency for homebuying incentives
Kenneth Harney -- Nation's Housing

W hat will it take to get consumers off the sidelines to buy more houses and help stimulate the economy?

Posted: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500