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  1. Legislation has been introduced aiming to address the housing crisis in Baltimore.
  2. The affordability crisis is driving migration to Baltimore, while state funding is being used to aid the city's housing market recovery.

Baltimore Heirs' Property Crisis Highlights Housing Affordability Issues

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A documentary screening highlighted the heirs' property crisis in Baltimore, examining how family homes or land passed down without proper legal documentation create difficulties for owners. The film noted that heirs' property can leave families struggling with tax issues and risk losing their homes to tax sales. SOS Fund has identified approximately 7,000 properties in Baltimore that are likely heirs' properties.

From wbaltv.com

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The heirs' property issue contributes to the vacant homes problem in Baltimore, as owners who cannot access tax credits, home repair programs, or loans may abandon the properties. This situation is occurring while state funding is being used to aid the city's housing market recovery.

The affordability crisis is driving migration to Baltimore, while state funding is being used to aid the city's housing market recovery.

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