Resources
Healthy Neighborhoods Resources
- The Healthy Neighborhoods Story
- Target Blocks
- NEW: Click here for the Homestead Tax Credit Application; Click here for more information about the Homestead Tax Credit
- NEW: 2007 Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc. Neighborhood Real Estate Report*
- 2006 Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc. 990
- Great Neighborhoods, Great City: 2004 Update by David Boehlke (144K)*
- National League of Cities' Case Study of Baltimore's Equity Agenda
- NEW: Term Sheet for First Mortgage Loans (Special Program for Purchasers for Homes from St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center in Belair-Edison and Patterson Park CDC in Patterson Park)
- NEW: Map of Baltimore City Foreclosure Filings by Neighborhood and Zip Code, from the Baltimore Sun
- NEW: Third Quarter Foreclosure Data from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
- Real Estate Data (160-400K; updated 12/20/06)*
The following charts from the Baltimore Neighborhoods Indicators Alliance document real estate performance for the Healthy Neighborhoods through 2006.- Belair Edison
- Charles Village
- Ednor Gardens
- Garwyn Oaks
- Midtown
- Mondawmin
- Neighborhoods of Greater Lauraville
- Patterson Park
- Reservoir Hill
- Southeast Baltimore (Highlandtown/Bayview)
School Profiles
Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc. is committed to building on the strengths of the city. One of these strengths is the quality of education. From its highly respected citywide high schools to innovative charters, local home-schooling networks, and traditional country day schools, the city can satisfy any family's preference. To read about the schools available click on The Healthy Neighborhoods link on the left side of the page and select the neighborhood you are interested in. For an explanation of the academic indicators used and other useful links for schools, click here. - *Adobe Reader required
Home Buying Resources
- Lending
- Client Information Sheet
- Bradford Bank
- AnnualCreditReport.com - to obtain free credit reports
- Information on credit reports at Freddie Mac
- Live Baltimore Preferred Real Estate Agents
- Long and Foster Home Buyer's Guide
- MD Dept. of Assessment's Real Property Search
- Mortgage Payment Calculator
- Fannie Mae Rate
- Prime Interest Rate
- Information on Property Tax Credits
- St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center
Advice for Rehabbers
Hiring a Contractor & Architect
SMG Architects, Design and Rehabilitation Consultants
Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning provide information on lead-safe work practices and using lead-certified contractors.
Neighborhood Associations
- Belair-Edison Neighborhoods, Inc.
- Charles Village Community Benefits District
- Ednor Gardens–Lakeside Civic Association
- Greater Homewood Community Corporation
- Midtown Community Benefits District
- Neighborhoods of Greater Lauraville, Inc.
- Patterson Park Community Development Corp (PPCDC)
- Reservoir Hill Neighborhoods
Baltimore City Neighborhood Programs
