Baltimore City Rental License: Step-by-Step for Owners
How to get or renew a Baltimore City rental license: registration, the third-party inspection, lead certificates, fees, timelines and 2026 changes.
· 8 min read
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Notes from two Maryland REALTORS
What things cost, how the rules work and what we are seeing in the market, written from the deals and rentals we handle every week.
Baltimore City vs Baltimore County: Taxes, Homes, Commutes
Baltimore City and Baltimore County compared: property tax ($2.248 vs $1.10 per $100), housing stock, transit, rental rules and what it costs monthly.
· 8 min read
Investing in Baltimore Rental Property: The Real Numbers
Baltimore rental investing from a team that buys, renovates and manages: purchase, rehab, taxes, licensing, insurance, rent and a worked cash-flow model.
· 9 min read
The Best Time to Sell a House in Maryland (by the Data)
When Maryland homes sell fastest and for the most: monthly Maryland REALTORS data on prices and sales volume, plus what research says about listing day.
· 6 min read
Buyer agreements in Maryland: what you sign before touring, and why
Why Maryland agents ask buyers to sign a written agreement before touring, what Maryland law says it must include, and how compensation works now.
· 5 min read
Buying a condo in Maryland: fees, the resale package and your 7-day right to cancel
Before you buy a Maryland condo: the resale certificate, your 7-day right to cancel, reserves and special assessments, FHA approval and insurance.
· 6 min read
Buying a rowhome in Baltimore: what to check before you settle
A Baltimore rowhome checklist: roof and party walls, the sewer line, old wiring, permits on flips, basements, lead paint and the city lien certificate.
· 8 min read
Buying a Vacant House in Baltimore: VBNs, Permits, Costs
Buying a vacant Baltimore house: what a Vacant Building Notice means, city sale programs, permits to lift it, financing, insurance and rehab costs.
· 7 min read
Buying new construction in Maryland: why to bring your own agent
How buying a new-build home in Maryland works: registering your agent, builder contracts and lenders, inspections at each stage, and Maryland warranty law.
· 5 min read
Cash Offer vs Listing Your Baltimore House: The Real Math
A side-by-side of a cash offer and a full listing for a Baltimore home: price, fees, repairs, time and certainty, with a worked example and red flags.
· 6 min read
Central Maryland Housing Market: September 2026 Update
Central Maryland housing market for September 2026: median prices, sales, inventory and days on market for our seven areas, from Bright MLS data.
· 4 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House in Maryland?
The full cost of selling a Maryland home: commission, transfer and recordation taxes, payoff and liens, repairs, concessions and a sample net sheet.
· 6 min read
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