Comments on: Six Reasons Not To Buy A Baltimore House

By: P

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:29:59 +0000

Baltimore still has nice neighborhoods crime is everywhere not just in the City. Lauraville,
Belair/Edison, Gardenville, have nice single family homes. The school system still leaves something to be desired but so many homeowners have left the city the financial support for schools have left.

By: DD

DD — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:22:01 +0000

I don’t know how old this post is, but we’re loosely considering a move to Baltimore so I stumbled across it in my research. The thing that struck me the most was the complaint about high housing pricing. We live in the metro DC area… the difference between a Bolton Hill Brownstone, completely renovated, and one in DC in even a fringe neighborhood, is at least half a million dollars (usually more). At least. I agree with the poster above who noted Baltimore as the most affordable city in the Northeast Corridor.

Crime, however… crime in Baltimore seems to be more akin to crime in New York, without the other benefits.

This has been interesting research!

By: Vincent33

Vincent33 — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:26:34 +0000

Baltimore rocks, and real estate is on fire sale here. I’m buying and selling waterfront condos for 130k in premier communities, tenant ready investment homes for 8-15k, Multi units for 20-40k, nice fed hill canton row homes with parking 120-180k!!! I’m an agent, resident, vincent33@gmail.com

By: Augiedog

Augiedog — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:50:55 +0000

I grew up in Baltimore in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. I moved to Columbia in the 80s. I like Columbia, but I have no idea how anyone can say this area has more culture than Baltimore unless you consider the variety of big block stores.

By: Roman

Roman — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:06:11 +0000

Aman sister! Tell it like it is. This suburbanite sounds like he is just trying to convince himself that he made the right choice.

By: rw

rw — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:31:23 +0000

I agree 100% with this post. And I saw no racism in any of the post for the ignorant posters who said otherwise. He in no part of the article mentioned anything to do with race. Those comments are from people who probably graduated from the wonderful schools of baltimore and do not know how to read and comprehend.

By: Karana

Karana — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:20:31 +0000

I live in Baltimore City and I agree with everything you say. I have had my bicycles stolen and my cars broken into. I have also seen people get mugged. Worst of all the politions who run the city are all idiots.

By: Tony

Tony — Thu, 19 May 2011 10:56:30 +0000

Baltimore city sucks, the main reason is the high property taxes. We were looking to buy a house in Federal Hill, but when we check the taxes, OMFG!
My advice, stay away from the city and check other places such as; Towson,Parkville,Pikesville,Catonsville,Ellicott City,Lutherville,all North Baltimore county is good.

By: Karana

Karana — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:38:50 +0000

I have been living in Baltimore City for over 18 years. I live in Fells Point near Harbor East. I must say that the crime has decreased in Fells Point compared to years ago. I think the big problem with places like Harbor East, which is where I live, is that there are these house that are nice and pricy, but not too far down the road is the projects. Honestly, that is a problem. The nice city neighborhoods are being surrounded by project houses. I think Baltimore would be 100% better if the projects were not so close. I would love to stay here, but I will move because the projects is a nuisance to a decent living environment. Thanks to all the liberals who disagree.

By: GB

GB — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:14:22 +0000

The article is very accurate. I am in my early thirties and rent an apartment in Bolton Hill. I have been thinking about buying a place for sometime now but with the bad schools I have decided against buying in Baltimore. As far as crime is concerned in Baltimore, this is the scariest city I have lived in. Mind it I have stayed in Saint Louis, Los Angeles and have grown up in a city that has over 18 million population. Baltimore is definitely one of the worst cities as far as crime is concerned. Sorry to say but not every city is like Baltimore. As far as crime s concerned Baltimore has no comparison with any other city! As much as I love city life, I will never buy a home in Baltimore even if it means traveling 1.5 hours each day staying in the suburbs.

By: Homegirl

Homegirl — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:17:09 +0000

This entire article is both offensive and complete B—S— and you should be ashamed of yourself for writing inaccurate negative information without doing your research. Baltimore city may not be perfect but it’s not as bad as you have made it out to be. (I have lived all over the US and oversees so you can’t pull that crap off on me). Your article is very misleading not to mention elitist and racist.

By: Maya

Maya — Sat, 30 May 2009 21:22:27 +0000

I totaly agree with what you are saying. No one can really say what’s wrong with Baltimore unless they’ve seen it all and of course they havnt. It makes me upset wen other’s make sterotypes toward balcks and thier communities. For all they know our schools, communities and even the houses their selves may come to be even better than what they seen to be dealing with there.

By: Maya

Maya — Sat, 30 May 2009 21:14:53 +0000

Well I would like to comment on #5 and 6. The saying that houses are too small for too much is just an opinion. You all may be looking in the wrong places and that housing prices are fairly reasonalble. The saying about baltimore isnt that nice, well that’s true but EVERY CITY has their own flaws. EVERY CITY

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:32:38 +0000

Leon, I agree. When I wrote it, I was new to the area and had a very limited knowledge or understanding of the city. In the several years I’ve lived here, I have to take back much of what I said. Thank you for sharing your opinion, you are right on all counts.

By: Leon

Leon — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:46:32 +0000

Jim, I have really take offense to this article. Most of the reasons that you have described here apply to most of urban areas accross the country.

You commented on the size of the houses in only 3 neighborhoods. (Canton, Federal Hill, and Fells Point. Much of the reason that these places are not the safest is due the very reason, that you said most people under 30 would like them and that is the social/bar scene. Wherever you have drunks roaming the streets late at night after a night of parting, you are going to have some problems. You said that Baltimore is not like NY. Baltimore has plenty of history. You may have to do a little research on the matter, but if you want to look for some cool date things to do, check the City Paper or the Baltimore Times.
During the warmer months, there are many outdoor festivals to hit. You forgot to mention the Lyric, the Meyerhoff, The Arena Stage, and about a half dozen other little theaters that host shows of all kinds.
Scattered Throughout the city, there are plenty of small club/bars that would provide a safe fun time. You may not like, because they cater more to dancing and with you date rather than trying to see how hammered you can get with her.
What do you mean that Baltimore is not that nice? The architecture of many of the buildings here is some the best. A lot of the neighborhoods here are diamonds in the rough, but that the epitome of urban life. Anytime that you watch House Hunters on HGTV, the buyers that buy in urban settings know that they may have to put a couple of dollars into the space to make it right, but that is part of the charm. That is why they call Baltimore Charm City. If you do not know why that it is, then you definitely do not belong here. It would probably be best that you go out to one of the surrounding counties like Howard.