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Why are fewer homes being built in the Baltimore region?

By Tom Hall,
Teria Rogers, Malarie Pinkard-Pierre, Sam Bermas-Dawes
Published August 14, 2023 at 12:25 PM EDT
Rowhouses in Baltimore depicted on a postcard from the early 20th century.
Rowhouses in Baltimore depicted on a postcard from the early 20th century.

Why are so few new houses being built in the Baltimore metropolitan region, and what does the slow-down in permitting and construction mean for housing prices and availability?

Lori Graf, the CEO of the Maryland Building Industry Association, joined Tom to discuss our region's challenges with housing availability.

Lori Graf, CEO of the Maryland Building Industry Association
Courtesy of Lori Graf
Lori Graf, CEO of the Maryland Building Industry Association

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