Category Archives: Baltimore Lifestyle

A Note to the Mayor, Car Racing, and Saving Mula

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Here’s some news that’s making headlines around the Charm City:
The Baltimore Real Estate Investing Blog writes a note to the Mayor
The Baltimore Business Journal writes that the city will be the host to a new sporting event

(Photo from Baltimore Biz Journal)
The Real Estate Wonk writes about ways for you to save cash when buying a home, even though the tax credit deadline has passed.
But she forgot one!
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Contact one of our agents at Baltimore CondoDomain …

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by Anthony Longo on May 7, 2010

Quick Link: Condo Market in Early ’10

More great stuff from the Sun’s real estate wonk, Jamie Smith Hopkins.
Baltimore-area rental and condo market in early ’10
New condos have taken it on the chin in this housing market, but first-quarter sales in the Baltimore metro area were the highest in three years, according to real estate information firm Delta Associates. (There were 119 “net” deals, which accounts for contracts that fell through.)
About 1,700 new condos are ready for occupancy or under construction, so Delta doesn’t expect “price traction” until next year …

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by Anthony Longo on April 8, 2010

City Arts Opening Slated for 2011

If you’re an artist interested in moving to Baltimore – or just someone who enjoys art in Baltimore – there’s a great new project the horizon that’s sure to attract your attention.
On March 9, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Rocco Landesman teamed up for a site visit to the new City Arts, an affordable residential development designed with artists in mind. Located in the Arts and Entertainment District of Baltimore Station, City Arts is scheduled to open in January …

by Anthony Longo on March 17, 2010

“Google Czar” Appointed to Vie for High-Speed Internet

Hey guys, remember that post a while back about the Google internet project in Baltimore? Well, politicians have taken notice:
[BaltimoreSun.com]
Mayor Stephanie C. Rawlings-Blake turned Thursday to civic leaders and athletic apparel maker Under Armour Inc. for help in luring a high-profile Google pilot project to Baltimore. She also appointed a “Google Czar” to spearhead the effort.
Baltimore is one of many municipalities vying for Google’s attention. The Mountain View, Calif., company recently launched a project called Google Fiber for Communities and plans to develop ultra-high-speed broadband networks in one or more …

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by Anthony Longo on March 17, 2010

Date Set for Baltimore Running Festival

Get your running shoes on – if you’re going to manage to get some tickets, that is. A date has been set for one of Baltimore’s largest events: The Baltimore Running Festival. In 2010, the tenth anniversary of this event will take place on Saturday, October 16. (Note! This is a change from the traditional second Saturday of October to the third Saturday.)
The Baltimore Running Festival has done much for the city throughout its tenure. Since its inception in 2001, the event has provided an amazing economic boost for the …

by Anthony Longo on March 11, 2010

Deputy Mayor Resigns, Speculation Emerges

While most people think that the best way to affect change is to move into government, Deputy Mayor Andrew B. Frank appeared to indicate an opposite opinion yesterday: he is leaving his governmental post for a private position with a university.
Baltimore Deputy Mayor for Economic and Neighborhood Development Andrew B. Frank announced his resignation yesterday, along with his intention to leave City Hall mid-May for a advisement job with John Hopkins President Ronald J. Daniels. His new job includes economic development advising, and working on neighborhood revitalization with the East …

by Anthony Longo on March 10, 2010
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