Vacant Housing

Elected officials and community leaders celebrated a major milestone in the revitalization of East Baltimore’s Johnston Square neighborhood Monday, as the Hammond at Greenmount Park officially opened its doors.

A trio of reporters from the Baltimore Banner covered how New York-based investors used a new type of loan to buy up housing in disinvested neighborhoods.

Valuation of vacant property might not sound very exciting, but an accurate assessment is crucial to investment and growth in Baltimore's struggle neighborhoods.

One group awarded state funds for reducing vacant properties is also helping women break into real estate.

Funds are set to soon help rehabilitate vacant homes, with the goal of fixing up 5000 in 5 years.

The 700 block of Mura Street is getting a $5.5 million transformation — and residents say it's been a long time coming.

Hope Village, a new tiny home development turns unhoused into first-time homebuyers.

The City of Baltimore only has two contractors, found through a standardized procurement method, to do demolition work. A prominent group member questioned if that was enough to meet the city’s need as it ratchets up its goal of reducing 5,000 vacant properties in five years.

Ever since Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order in October to establish the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Council, there has been a lot of anticipation surrounding the city's efforts to tackle its vacant property crisis.

The hope — better homes, neighborhoods and a growing tax base.