Pros in the Know: Buy Back the Block & Vacant Building Notices 101

Get up to speed on Live Baltimore’s Buy Back the Block program and learn about vacant property due diligence issues. Join Live Baltimore for the next installment of our Pros in the Know series! This session will cover two topics that will make a difference in your Baltimore City transactions: down payment assistance through Live Baltimore’s Buy Back the Block program and property due diligence related to Vacant Building Notices and Use & Occupancy permits. Event Details 📅 Date: November 12, 2026 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 📍 Location: The Lot, 4500 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214 Here's What To Expect: 🏠 Buy Back the Block Program Update – Get the latest information on the Buy Back the Block down payment assistance program, including the expanded eligibility map, current program requirements, and important updates for buyers and real estate professionals. ⚠️ Common Application Pitfalls – Learn about some of the most common issues that can delay or derail a Buy Back the Block application, and what real estate professionals can do to help their buyers avoid them. 🔎 Vacant Building Notices 101 – Mary Colleen Buettner of the Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development will explain how real estate professionals can look up Vacant Building Notices and understand what they mean for a property. 📋 Use & Occupancy Permits – Learn how to check whether a property has the appropriate Use & Occupancy permit in place before closing and why this step is an important part of Baltimore City property due diligence. 💬 Questions & Discussion – Bring your questions and get answers directly from Live Baltimore and Baltimore City DHCD experts. Your Ticket Includes: ☕ Complimentary breakfast 🤝 Networking with fellow Baltimore City real estate professionals and Live Baltimore partners 🏡 Practical information you can use to better guide your buyers through the Baltimore City homebuying process 📚 Program and property due diligence resources to help you navigate common issues before closing