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December 15, 2017

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10 most expensive Baltimore-area homes to hit the market in November 2017

Wednesday, Dec 6

These are the 10 priciest new home listings in the Baltimore area last month, according to multiple listing service Bright MLS. 

History of poinsettia, beloved holiday houseplant, may surprise you

Most know poinsettias as holiday decor, adorning homes and offices in pots. Yet in Mexico, you might see an entire hedge of them.

You think your for-sale house is haunted. Do you have to tell potential buyers?

If you're selling a home and wonder if you need to disclose a potential haunting, check to see whether your state has a law on this topic.

Pantone's Color of the Year, 'ultra violet,' sure looks like Ravens purple

Hopefully this is a good sign as the Ravens hunt for a playoff spot.

Just in time for holiday entertaining, a guide to the well-equipped home bar

Baltimore bartender Brendan Dorr lists the glasses, tools and bitters you need for a variety of cocktails.

Home furnishings store Belle Patri opens second location in Columbia

Jennifer Lane has been selling consignment, repurposed and new furniture from her Jarrettsville store for 10 years, but over time, she learned many of her customers were traveling to get there.

Baltimore-area home sales, prices climb in November

Baltimore-area home sales and prices continued to climb in November as the inventory of available homes sunk to a 10-year low.

Garden Q&A: Name this green caterpillar

 This huge green caterpillar—sometimes shockingly fluorescent—will metamorphosize into a polyphemus moth.