UPDATE 3: The HOME Act has been signed into law. UPDATE 2: Read Councilman Marks’ op-ed piece on the HOME Act here. UPDATE: Councilman David Marks has issued a statement regarding the passing of the HOME Act. “Contrary to its name, this bill does not equalize housing opportunities,” said Marks. “Wealthy neighborhoods with no rentals will not be affected, while […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Friday joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed changes to its Disparate Impact Rule. While the current rule protects against housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status, the proposed changes would create uncertainty and […]
UPDATE 3: The HOME Act has been signed into law. UPDATE 2: Read Councilman Marks’ op-ed piece on the HOME Act here. UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council has voted to approve the HOME Act. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks on Friday said he would oppose County Executive Johnny Olszewski’s new HOME Act legislation. Olszewski has announced plans […]
UPDATE 4: The HOME Act has been signed into law. UPDATE 3: Read Councilman Marks’ op-ed piece on the HOME Act here. UPDATE 2: The Baltimore County Council has voted to approve the HOME Act. UPDATE: Councilman David Marks says he plans to oppose the County Executive’s HOME Act legislation. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski […]
Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz revealed on Thursday the existence of more than 200 code violations in apartments owned by the Kushner Companies in Baltimore County, all accrued in the current calendar year. After threatening to withhold HUD rental payments and levy fines, necessary repairs were made in all but nine properties. Those nine un-repaired properties resulted in withholding of […]
by Chris Montcalmo Freddie Mac on Thursday released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing average fixed mortgage rates holding near 2016 lows. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.58 percent with an average 0.6 point for the week ending May 19, 2016, up from last week when it averaged 3.57 percent. A year ago at this time, the […]
With much attention focused on the federal government’s recent support for new affordable housing initiatives, one Baltimore County Councilman spoke out nearly three years ago. NottinghamMD.com received a copy of a letter sent by Councilman David Marks opposing the regulatory change in 2013. The final rule was adopted by the Obama administration, and Councilman Marks said he never received a […]
Freddie Mac on Thursday released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing Baltimore mortgage rates moving lower for the first time in four weeks. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.71 percent with an average 0.5 point for the week ending March 24, 2016, down from last week when it averaged 3.73 percent. A year ago at this time, […]