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Nick Waldner

I'm a real estate expert and team leader sharing insights on the Maryland market, smart home strategies, local lifestyle, and the major developments shaping our communities. Subscribe to my newsletter and stay in the know.

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🚨 Get Ready: These 2026 Maryland Changes Could Affect Your Home, Paycheck, or Care

Happy Friday, Maryland! Alright guys, a lot quietly changed in Maryland as we rolled into 2026, and some of it could hit closer to home than you think. First up, a rundown of the new Maryland laws that just went live on January 1. Homeowners, workers, patients, even small businesses — there are real protections in here that are easy to miss if you’re not paying attention. Then we dig into something most people aren’t talking about yet. The energy strain behind Maryland’s tech and data center...

about 2 months ago • 7 min read

Happy Holidays, Maryland! Hey guys, Nick here. Last week of the year, huh? If you’re reading this, you’re probably either still figuring out your New Year’s Eve plans or quietly wondering if the ones you have are actually worth it. Either way, no judgment. Here’s the good news: New Year’s Eve in Maryland doesn’t have to mean packed crowds in Federal Hill or dropping $200 just to stand shoulder to shoulder in a loud bar. There are some really solid options if you know where to look. I’ve...

about 2 months ago • 6 min read

Happy Holidays, Maryland! Alright guys, if you’re in Baltimore this week and you don’t have a plan, you’re about to waste one of the best “everything’s still open, but the calendar’s slowing down” windows of the year. Dec 24 to 28 is your sweet spot. Less chaos than early December, still plenty to do, and a couple of things literally end this week. So I pulled the only stuff you need. No fluff. Just the moves. Let’s get into it! —Nick Baltimore Holiday Pop-up Bar and Restaurants The week...

2 months ago • 6 min read

Happy Friday, Maryland! Alright guys, this week’s update hits on three very different stories, but they’re all shaping what Baltimore looks like heading into 2026. First up, Baltimore County just approved its biggest tax deal ever to lock in a $1.1 billion shipping terminal at Sparrows Point. Massive move. Thousands of jobs, global players involved, and a long-term bet on the port’s future. Then we’ve got the Bay Bridge. The state just put its preferred plan on the table, twin four-lane...

2 months ago • 6 min read

Happy Friday, Maryland! Alright guys, we’ve got three major projects breaking open at the same time, from a brand-new $289 million Dulaney High to a historic campus overhaul and even a long-vacant Towson site finally coming back to life. All different stories, but trust me, they point to the same momentum. And since it’s the season, Maryland’s lighting up too. Walk-throughs, drive-throughs, waterfront displays: you’ll see exactly where to catch the best glow this year. Plus, Baltimore just...

3 months ago • 7 min read

Happy Saturday, Maryland! Alright guys, Baltimore’s lining up some seriously important moves this week: → The city just rolled out a 10-year fiscal plan aimed at saving $2.5 billion, and it gives us a real look at how leaders want to reshape services, taxes, and long-term investment. Big shift. → And downtown is getting another push with a nearly $50 million effort to revive the Historic Redwood Walk corridor. New ownership, new upgrades, new momentum. This one could change how that whole...

3 months ago • 6 min read

Happy Wednesday! Alright guys, since Thanksgiving hits tomorrow, I wanted to get this out to you a little early so you’ve actually got time to plan instead of scrambling. We’ve got three big holiday pieces for you this week: First up, a full rundown of the Baltimore restaurants opening their doors on Thanksgiving Day, and trust me, some of these menus might make you rethink spending eight hours in the kitchen. Then we’re looking at Maryland’s strongest holiday light shows, the ones that are...

3 months ago • 8 min read

Happy Friday! Alright guys, we’ve got some big stories shaping Baltimore this week. A global biotech company just picked our backyard for a 100,000 square foot stem-cell hub that’s bringing 500 new jobs. Huge move. And it tells you exactly where Maryland’s innovation economy is headed next. And over on the infrastructure side, the new Key Bridge is officially coming in with a bigger price tag and a longer timeline. Not great news on the surface, but the updated design gives us a clearer...

3 months ago • 4 min read

Happy Saturday! Alright guys, big moves happening in Baltimore County right now. They just broke ground on an $80 million rebuild of Scotts Branch Elementary. Long overdue. Long needed. And it’s going to make a huge difference for families in Windsor Mill. And over in Woodlawn, the county’s opening things up: asking for big, bold ideas to totally reimagine Security Square Mall. Mixed-use, community-focused, something that actually fits what neighbors want next. Two very different projects,...

3 months ago • 4 min read

Happy Saturday! Alright guys, big things happening in Baltimore this week (on the ground and way up in the sky!) The University of Maryland just scored a record-breaking $50 million gift to expand its children’s hospital and launch cutting-edge gene therapy programs. Huge step forward for pediatric care, not just here, but across the country. And 27 floors up, the World Trade Center’s Observation Deck just got a second chance. It’s staying open and getting a full upgrade. New tech, new...

4 months ago • 4 min read