What’s a "shell"? For some it’s a shiney piece found along the beach. For others it’s a blank slate that most Baltimore City area builders and investors can’t wait to get their hands on. You see a "shell" in the construction / real estate world is a house that is worth more once all the insides are ripped out. Builders will gut the walls, floors, and systems then rebuild the interior to...
October 19, 2021
Just listing this evening – 2025 Bank Street has been one of the largest project we’ve done so far. The shell was 4 levels. We blew out the entire back of the house for a 3 level addition. It’s FIVE bedrooms with 4.5 baths, 2 baths have double vanities. The house is just over 2500 sq ft of finished space. Check out the final pictures below. The full rehab project from shell to demo to...
The housing market can be a fickle thing, and while many people look to roll the dice and get lucky in the house flipping game few are able to turn a profit. When working with Baltimore investors, or new home buyers looking to cash in on resale down the road, I always say Baltimore’s Highlandtown neighborhood is the place to buy now. Highlandtown, zip code 21224, boarders the...
Lutherville has always been a popular neighborhood in Baltimore County. In 1969 this started out as a cookie cutter split foyer. The lifelong owner was a skilled mason. Two huge additions and a ton of brick work later, this home is anything but cookie cutter. So many buyers in looking for Baltimore County real estate need to plan for growing families. With four bedrooms, a family...
Situated perfectly among Fells Point, Canton, and Patterson Park; Butcher’s Hill is one of Baltimore City’s most charming neighborhoods. The streets are filled with a good mix of Hopkins students and medical professionals, young families, and singles alike. Seems most homes have a green thumb since most have lovely flower boxes lining the facades through the seasons. A tight knit...
Looking for a rental close to Baltimore’s Patterson Park, Canton and Fells Point? Since this house has 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths on the same level, this house is perfect for roommates. 250 S Bouldin offers 3 finished levels, easy parking, large kitchen with island and a finished basement. Contact Suzie Coronel for details and showings. 250 S Bouldin Street, Baltimore, MD 212242...
Christmas is 4 days away. Most Baltimore City sellers would just wait until after the holidays to list a brand new renovation. Mason Properties wanted this to hit the market as soon as it was completed no matter the date. It’s a Baltimore City CHAP tax credit renovation so there is never a bad time to list these homes. In fact many baltimore city buyers won’t settle for...
Butchers Hill home buyers who are looking for a 10 year CHAP tax credit renovation have some great options. Many buyers will think that a total renovation is going to be way out of their budget. The truth is that Butchers Hill properties are just as diverse as it’s residences. Below I have 3 available CHAP tax credit homes that offer 3 different layouts at 3 different price...
Most new Maryland buyers ask for the seller(s) for contribution towards the down payment and other upfront closing costs they need to buy their first home. While a good agent can help you negotiate seller concession, also known as seller help or seller contribution toward closing there are other resources available to you. The Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP) is a...
If you are like most first time home buyers you might be overwhelmed by down payment and closing costs that come with buying a home. While a good agent will help you to negotiate seller help they should also be knowledgeable about the resources available to you through Live Baltimore. Savvy buyers can use these incentives combined with state programs leaving their out of...