Brian DiNardo Realtor

08/10/2026

Brook Meadows with a little more breathing room.

Just sold in Towson, this bi-level stood out for the bright renovated kitchen, hardwood floors, fireplace, updated baths, and a fenced half-acre lot.

1118 Cowpens Avenue
4 bedrooms, 2,643 sq ft
Sold for $630,000

More listings and local market notes at the link in bio.

08/07/2026

Thinking the loan choice is just about the rate?

In Baltimore rowhomes, the better question is how the financing fits the house. Repairs, seller credit limits, appraisal risk, and how much cash you want to keep available can all change the best answer fast.

I talk buyers through this every week because older housing stock rarely fits a national rule of thumb.

If you want help sorting through the options, send me a message.

08/06/2026

Ruxton with a wraparound porch and enough lawn to slow the day down.

Built in 1901, this one balances original character with everyday ease. Renovated kitchen, four fireplaces, a tucked-away bar, and a rare 26,000 sq ft lot.

1600 W Joppa Road
5 beds | 3.5 baths | 3,912 sq ft
Offered at $1,050,000

Full details are at the link in bio.

08/03/2026

Trying to move up and not sure which address comes first?

Start with 4 pressure points: how much cash you need from this sale, whether you could carry a short overlap in payments, how hard the next home may be to replace, and whether an offer tied to your sale would make it harder to win.

After years of working across Baltimore and the county, I look at the buy side and sell side separately before picking an order.

If you want, I can help you compare both paths before you make a move.

07/31/2026

Inspection reports get long fast in Baltimore rowhomes.

My quick framework: safety issues and broken systems usually point to repairs. Straightforward fixes can make a seller credit more useful. Broader condition issues may be better handled with a price adjustment, especially when financing rules cap credits.

After 20+ years in Baltimore, I look at the house, the financing, and the timeline together.

If you want help thinking through a rowhome before you make a move, I’m happy to talk.

07/27/2026

Pricing a Baltimore rowhome gets tricky fast. The best comp may be two blocks away, not two streets over.

Start with truly similar blocks, then adjust for condition, parking, outdoor space, and updates that actually shrink a buyer's to-do list. Biggest mistake? Testing high and burning through week-one demand.

I've been pricing Baltimore homes long enough to know the market gives honest feedback fast.

If you want a grounded price read for your rowhome, I'm happy to talk it through.

07/10/2026

Buying a Baltimore rowhome and not sure what to do with ground rent?

These 5 checks can help you ask better questions before you write an offer and avoid surprises later.

I've been helping Baltimore buyers navigate rowhomes since 2001, including the details that don't always make it into the listing notes.

If you want a calm second opinion before you offer, send me the address and I'll tell you what I'd check first.

07/06/2026

Ever tour a rowhome and start planning the furniture before the details catch up?

Before you make an offer, check 3 things: ground rent, whether the home fits your financing, and whether historic tax credits may apply. Those few checks can save a lot of backtracking.

I've been helping buyers navigate Baltimore homes since 2001, and these are the details that can change strategy fast.

If you want a calm second opinion on a house before you make a move, feel free to reach out.

04/11/2025

This is sophisticated city living at it's best!

03/27/2025

Wonderful write up in the Baltimore Banner about my most recent listing. I'll be there at an open house this Sunday from 11 til 1. Come see me!

Custom built in 2008, this Allenford home features thoughtful details, an attractive floor plan and modern living spaces. It’s located on a 1-acre partially wooded lot and has a great outdoor space.