Baltimore Kicks Its Blight to the Curb — Wall Street Journal
August 17, 2026
ReBUILD Metro’s community-driven redevelopment model in Johnston Square is showcased as the example of how Baltimore is now successfully using a “whole blocks” approach to eliminate its blight and vacancy. More home buyers and flippers are giving dilapidated Baltimore homes a fresh look with abandoned homes now being fought over in bidding wars. Somerset has been partnering with ReBUILD Metro to revitalize vacant lots in the Johnston Square neighborhood.



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Full Article: Abandoned Homes in Baltimore Are Now Being Fought Over in Bidding Wars – WSJ
