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February 2, 2018

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Baltimore now has more renters than homeowners, analysis finds

Tuesday, Jan 30

More people now rent where they live in the Baltimore region than own their homes, a swing that’s occurred over the past decade, according to an analysis of U.S. Census data by RentCafe.com.

Comparing average rent throughout Baltimore area

An analysis of U.S. Census data by RentCafe.com found that 52.5 percent of Baltimoreans — 310,945 people — lived in rented property in 2016, up from 45.5 percent a decade earlier in 2006. Here's how the average rent in Baltimore compares to that of other communities in the area.

Mortgage rates rise for fourth week in a row

Mortgage rates continued their ascent, rising for the fourth week in a row.

'Jared Kushner Act' aims to curb use of arrests for debts in Maryland

A Democratic state lawmaker from Baltimore has introduced a bill that would prohibit judges from issuing civil arrest warrants for tenants being sued for unpaid rent that is less than $5,000 — a proposal entitled the “Jared Kushner Act.”

10 most expensive homes sold around Baltimore in 2017

These homes were the priciest sold in the Baltimore metro area from Jan. 1, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2017, as determined by Bright MLS, Inc.

Celebrity homes — in Baltimore and around the U.S.

From Baltimore to Florida to California and between — view photos of celebrity homes.

Bel-Air's most expensive home sales last year begin with Jay-Z and Beyoncé

Check out the five most expensive homes that sold in Bel-Air this year.

Harford builder building county's first tiny house

The relatively new “tiny house” phenomena is coming to Harford County. Developer and builder Chris Falanga is building the first tiny house in the county on Rock Spring Road in Bel Air, just outside town limits.