My favorite place in Baltimore City is in the 21209 ZIP code. That would be my house, of course. But besides having HomeRome's home, 21209 includes many of the things that make Baltimore attractive. Mount Washington is in the northwestern part of the city, and combines many of the pleasures of country living with easy access to the attractions of downtown Baltimore by way of the Jones Falls Expressway and Maryland's light rail system. The area is home to some 1,600 residences from 100-year-old mansions to modern condo developments. If you're looking for Georgian and Victorian architecture, this is a good spot to visit. Though it is now within the city limits, Mt. Washington began in the mid-nineteenth century as a place to escape Baltimore's oppressive summer heat. When the city became ... 01/27/2008

I believe one of the hardest aspects of selling a house is pricing.  I know agents reiterate the importance of appropriate pricing to their clients for quick and fair sales; however, the problem is most of the time the clients are not listening.  It is time for the client to start listening.  The current housing market is tough but I do not believe that the sky is falling or spiraling downward to our doom.  Despite what the newspapers say, houses are still selling.  This past Wednesday I went out to see some properties during the broker open's.  There was an open around the corner from where I live and was a house I wanted to see.  From the moment I walked into the house I felt that it had good bones and an inviting feel.  I said hello to the agent and the first words the agent said wer... 01/18/2008

Find your next home on Baltimoresun.com! It's the only place to find listings from real estate professionals, new home builders, as well as For Sale by Owner properties. Canton is a great neighborhood and is also one of our most popular searches. We currently have hundreds of active listings in the area. Use the search widget below to go right to all of our 21224 listings, including many you can't find anywhere else. 01/17/2008

Baltimore City has hired a Washington, DC Law Firm to sue Wells Fargo Mortgage because it says that Wells Fargo gave sub-prime mortgages and too many fixed rate mortgages, at a high interest rates, to a large number of Minority home buyers that live in Baltimore City. Although a lot of these homeowners are facing foreclosure. If this works I'm sure that many other Cities will jump on the bandwagon with their own lawsuits. I feel that if the City wins this lawsuit, i'm sure that Mayor Dixon will want to reallocate the money among the homeowners facing foreclosure. At this tie Cleveland has also instituted suit against Wells Fargo. 01/11/2008

This is the headline of an article in today's Baltimore Sun.The article is really talking about the newest round of tax assessments. They are up about 25% from the last time they were revalued in 2004. What do you think about this article and the city's prospects vs other MD counties? It's hard for me to see my taxes going up as a good thing, especially since we already have the highest tax rate in MD. At least we get a great school system in return. Personal note: My middle school and my zoned high school (that thank God I tested out of) are both now boarded up. I got out just in time! 12/28/2007

  3806 Clarks LaneBaltimore, Maryland 212153-4 Bedrooms3 Full Baths                              1 Half Bath    www.HomeRome.com 410-530-2400     Here is a charming all brick Colonial with great curb appeal in the Upper Park Heights Area of Baltimore city. Three spacious bedrooms are on the upper level with a master bathroom and a buddy bath between the other two bedrooms. Notice the refinished wood floors, ceiling fans and access to new roof top balcony. The modern eat in kitchen with stainless steel counter, dishwasher, disposal  and refrigerator has an adjoining breakfast room. These areas have new laminate easy care flooring. Enjoy entertaining and all your family and holiday meals in the large formal dining room with chandelier, bay window, built in corner cabinets and hardwood flo... 12/12/2007

Okay, it's not Palm Beach or LA so you can't expect balmy weather. Baltimore is in the mid-Atlantic and that means we get chilly in January. But it's still a good time to visit, and I'm glad to have a chance to point out some of my favorite things about this city. Thanks to Margaret Harrington for asking! There's no season for history, and Baltimore has plenty. O say can you see? Of course you can at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. In September 1814, the star-shaped fort was the site of the Baltimore of Baltimore. On a ship some eight miles away, Francis Scott Key watched the bombardment and, when the smoke cleared, saw that the flag still waved. We still sing about it today. Fell's Point combines history and the pleasures of eating and shopping. This historic area d... 11/21/2007

3300 Olympia Ave                   Baltimore,Md 21215$269,9443 Bedrooms1 Full Bath1 Half Bath Convenient Pikesville, Upper Park Heights location!! This three bedroom split level has one full and one half bath. There is wall to wall carpet over hardwood floors..  In addition to the 3 upstairs bedrooms (all with double closets), there is a family room with built- in cabinets for storage, which could be a guest or fourth bedroom.  There is a large laundry room, workshop and loads of storage space in addition to the crawl space. Easy access to the back yard and patio.. The bright kitchen with dishwasher and a window over the sink, has an adjacent breakfast room with a door to the spacious patio for enjoying your morning coffee or backyard barbequing Company coming? Expansive living room an... 11/20/2007

In Baltimore's arts area there are plenty of choices – Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, The Maryland Institute College of Art, and The Lyric Opera House, plus other smaller venues. Visitors to Baltimore should hop the Light Rail and take the short ride north to this artful area. We recently visited the Lyric, and had a chance to rediscover this jewel of a concert hall. It's a magnificent old hall that opened with a Boston Symphony Orchestra in October 1894. Over the years, it has been the site of everything from jazz concerts to boxing matches, famous speakers to cooking exhibitions, hypnotists to magicians. Enrico Caruso sang here, Charles Lindbergh spoke here, Will Rogers joked here, and Leopold Stokowski conducted here. Since its first concert, the Lyric's acoustics have been rated among the... 10/15/2007

What: A celebration of cinematic creativity, art and innovation that you do not want to miss.  Films by women, for women.  Great parties, a chance to hear from the film makers, and a nice way to support the fight against breast cancer. 50% of all proceeds from ticket sales at the festival will be donated to The Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center to further breast cancer research and treatment. When: October 13 and 14, 2007 Locations:  The Baltimore Museum of Art Meyerhoff Auditorium and Red Emma's "2640" in the historic St John's Church. For more information and tickets, please visit http://www.bwfilmfestival.com. 10/07/2007

6350 Red Cedar Place Unit #414 Heather Ridge CondoBaltimore City 212093 Bedrooms2 Full Baths Convenience, privacy, security , swimming pool and tennis courts. You can live in luxury without giving up the spaciousness of your present home. Are you looking for a spacious, light and airy condominium on the top floor of an elevator building that soaks up the sun in any climate? Are you looking for the peace and quiet of a private gated community with lots of trees in Baltimore City where you can make nature your neighbor. You have found the largest condo in the entire beautiful community of Heather Ridge all with a sense of flowing space. The original three bedrooms now used as two master bedrooms plus a comfortable den which is accessed from the living room area. In addition there are two... 10/04/2007

What: Experience the excitement of live music, dance, theatre, museums, art classes, living history, and more. All free in Baltimore this Fall. More than 350 FREE unique performances, arts experiences and workshops. Don't miss out.  When:  The Entire Month of OctoberTicket Info: Free admission. Reservations necessary at some locations.More Information: Visit http://www.freefallbaltimore.com/.  09/29/2007

Description: Downtown Baltimore’s first Kids Month invites families to experience Downtown Baltimore from a kid’s point of view throughout the month of October. Discover what Downtown attractions have to offer families from special rates to new exhibits, from kid-friendly events to unique opportunities just for families. Must-see attractions promoted during Kids Month include: · Maryland Science Center · B&O Railroad Museum · National Aquarium in Baltimore · And More…When: The Entire Month of OctoberMore Info: Click this link for a flyer detailing the event.  09/29/2007

Description: A community interest in the local environment has led the Parks & People Foundation to extend the dates of the Great Gwynns Falls Trail Hunt into the beginning of fall, with a new end date of October 14. The extended date allows participants more time to discover Baltimore’s history just as the leaves begin to change. The Hunt is a joint project of the Parks & People Foundation and the Gwynns Falls Trail Council. A historical “scavenger hunt” contest, the Great Gwynns Falls Trail Hunt helps participants uncover Baltimore’s past while enjoying the natural setting of the Gwynns Falls Trail. Using a map and provided questions, visitors can read interpretative historical panels along the entire Trail and participate in a hunt to win exciting prizes, including a new bike, day pa... 09/29/2007

What: The 12th Annual Baltimore Book Festival - featuring hundreds of author appearances and book signings, over 75  exhibitors and booksellers, non-stop readings on eight stages, cooking demos by celebrity chefs, poetry readings and workshops, panel discussions, walking tours, storytellers and hands-on projects for kids, street theater, live music, and a delicious variety of food, beer and wine. When: September 28-30, 2007 (Friday: 5 - 9 pm; Saturday & Sunday: 11 am - 7 pm )Where: Baltimore, Maryland, in historic and picturesque Mount Vernon Place. The closest landmark is The Walters Art Museum at 600 North Charles Street, 21201. Cost: Absolutely FREE and open to the public, the Baltimore Book Festival is held outdoors in tents. The event is handicapped accessible.For more information ... 09/22/2007

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The Baltimore market is still a hot one.  It has been, and still is, the most undervalued market in Maryland, and investors recognize that it's still a worthwhile area for purchasing properties.  Moreover, the demand has enabled several Baltimore neighborhoods to actually gain in value while most markets have lost value.  Baltimore City has become a hot commodity, and it will continue to get better.  Why?  Baltimore is only an hour north of Washington DC, and nearly two hours south of Philadelphia.  It is ideally situated to address growing demand from companies looking to position themselves for domestic and international opportunities.  It offers affordable living options for those who work in or near Washington DC, but don't want the high cost of living there.  It is establishing its... 09/17/2007

If so, join Belair-Edison Neighborhoods, Inc. for 18 holes of golf, fun prizes, and all-you-can-eat barbeque from Big Bad Wolf's House of Barbeque!What: 9th Annual Belair-Edison Golf TournamentWhen: Friday, September 28th at 8:00 amWhere: Historic Clifton Park Golf Course, 2701 Saint Lo DriveCost: $75 per player (organize a foursome for the price of a threesome)Contact: Chad Hayes at (410) 485-8422 to register.  09/15/2007

Yes, You can Buy a Home!FREE Home Buyer's seminar- No obligations...JUST FREE INFORMATION.  Some of the topics covered:Where to start?....Financing your purchase?.....Locating a Home?....Mortgage and other Buying consultants will be on hand to offer advice and answer questions.Date:  10/10/07 Place:  Loch Raven Library, 1046 Taylor Avenue, Towson, MD 21286 Time:  6:00pm-8:30pmDate:  10/22/07 Place:  Essex Public Library, 1110 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221 Time:  6:00pm-8:30pmLITE REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED!SEATING IS LIMITED, YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR EACH EVENT, CALL 301-379-8292 or email sstudwood@hotmail.com TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT.    09/11/2007

Interested in Buying a Fixer Upper or a Handyman Special?  Their are loans in Maryland for Home Buyers to turn a fixer upper into the home of their dreams. These loans will give you money for paint, heating, floors, plumbing, appliances, roof....just about anything that you need.  So when searching for a home, don't pass up the fixer uppers.  Some of the qualifications include....The 1-4 unit property must be owner occupied (not for investors) and their must be a min. of $5000 of repairs required.  Contact Sherida Studwood at 443-757-5000 ext. 109 for additional info. 09/10/2007