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42 Rowhomes: Federal Charges Expose a Real Estate Fraud Scheme Targeting East Baltimore

In March 2026, federal prosecutors charged an attorney connected to a scheme involving 42 rowhomes in East Baltimore that were allegedly resold …

Twice as Many: Baltimore's Emergency Shelter System Is Overwhelmed

The number of Baltimore residents seeking emergency shelter has doubled in two years.

That statistic — documented by The Baltimore Banner in May 2025 …

12,000 Empty Houses: Baltimore's Vacancy Crisis and the Fight to Fix It

Walk through large stretches of West Baltimore, East Baltimore, or Park Heights, and the evidence is visible in every block: boarded windows, …

Undervalued: How Appraisal Bias Is Draining Wealth From Baltimore's Black Neighborhoods

When a home appraises below its contract price, the consequences are immediate and tangible. The buyer must come up with a larger down payment. The …