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Because of the increasing role of the web in home buying and selling, the variety of ways for buyers and sellers to enter the market have never been greater.

This is the story of the real estate market in Greater Baltimore last year: a shrinking inventory is met with increasing demand and so prices rise, leading to a steadier market than the one that has wobbled along for the past few years.

Budget cuts have cities such as Baltimore exploring whether they can sell or lease their historic sites. While some fear this could cut public access to landmarks, others say such transfers, if done right, can save them.

Laurel Police reported four burglaries in city in latest crime report.