Posts

Posted on

South Baltimore Apartment Rentals

Apartments and Condos for Rent or Lease on the South Baltimore Peninsula, Fed Hill, SoBo area.

Thinking about city living in the Baltimore Peninsula area: Federal Hill (aka Fed Hill), South Baltimore (aka South Bmore, SoBo), Locust Point, Riverside, Port Covington or neighborhoods in between? City life is fun and convenient-to-just-about-everywhere. Many people find that right condo or apartment home that is “walkable” to work, dining and nightlife.

If you only need a short-term rental, check online with Vrbo.com or Airbnb.com for availability and rates. They are proven and reliable sources for accommodations. See their maps for locations of available properties.

McHenry Row Apartments

Live, Shop, Work and Play in the historic area of Locust Point in South Baltimore. The (brand new) apartments at McHenry Row offer the sought after urban living experience for people seeking a new, spacious and convenient place to call home. We agree with their claim that they are, “Close to everything but far from ordinary.”

1580 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230
844-852-1410

101 Wells Street

The original and historic 101 Wells in South Bmore, have long been a favored home to South Baltimore apartment dwellers. Features include spacious , modern renovated floor plans, fully equipped kitchens with granite and stainless and on-site parking. The location is near a wonderful city park and the building is pet-friendly.

101 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
410-528-9302

1901 South Charles Street

Nearly new, and nearly 200, one and two bedroom and studio apartments in the Federal Hill “area” – just about eight block to the south. These modern apartment homes have the stylish features you expect in contemporary urban living, such as stainless appliances, granite counters, high ceilings, loft floor plans, and even a parking space (one, included per lease).

1901 South Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
866-940-9607

1111 Light Street Apartments

Designed with the modern, upwardly mobile residents’ need in mind, these one, two and three bedroom apartments feature upscale construction and appliances. The building amenities are numerous and the convenience of the location is just about, well, perfect. Working in Downtown Baltimore is only a 20-minute walk.

1111 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
855-686-0530

2 East Wells Apartments

Apartment Homes in South Baltimore Peninsula. Calling this area Fed Hill (Federal Hill) is a bit of a stretch. However, the apartments are nearly new construction and in a location convenient to just about everything that South Baltimore Real Estate developments have to offer. 2 East Wells offers 150+ predominantly one-bedroom open floor-plan and loft “style” units.

2 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
443-219-1705

The HarborView Towers

Baltimore Real Estate Harborview Condominium Tower

The Harborview Condominium tower is an established landmark of the Baltimore Peninsula on the south edge of the Inner Harbor near to Federal Hill, Key Highway and even Locust Pont. There are, on occasion, condos for rent in varying sizes, shapes and prices in this desirable building.

Positioned right on the water, the north shore of the South Baltimore Peninsula, The HarborView Towers offer residents sweeping views of Baltimore’s waterfront and city skyline. If you want a great harbor view, go to the place named after great harbor views.

100 Harborview Drive, Baltimore, MD 21230
410-5398147

Posted on

South Baltimore Peninsula Maps

SoBo, South Bmore, Federal Hill, Locust Point, Downtown, Inner Harbor, Riverside, Port Covington, more…

Looking for a real estate location of just getting around, try the Interactive Baltimore Map, powered by Google Maps®. Try the “Zoom” buttons ( [+] [–] ) on the lower-right of the map and “drag” the map to move around the SouthBmore and/or Baltimore City neighborhoods. This can be quite helpful if you are looking for a new house or apartment in the South Baltimore real estate market.

We hope you enjoy your visit to Baltimore. Have fun.

(CLICK to view larger map.)

Note: the two maps below are simply illustrative maps of what the South Baltimore Peninsula encompasses.
sobo-south-bmore-peninsula-map
Details of the South Baltimore peninsula – Baltimore Inner Harbor to Locust Point
sobo-south-bmore-peninsula map 2
South Baltimore’s location relative to greater Baltimore.
Posted on

Baltimore Jobs & Employment

Baltimore, Maryland and the surrounding metropolitan area have a variety of jobs in all industries, with health care, service, hospitality and high-tech being the leaders of the pack.

Looking for jobs in any city can be a challenging job in itself – and Baltimore and the greater metropolitan area are no exception. You’re not only competing with a large number of similar applicants, but you have no idea if they are more experienced compared to you; whether they know a peer who already works within the organization, or if they live nearby or are from out of town. The reality is that it can be overwhelming knowing that you’re up against a lot of different people. If you accidentally run into some of the other candidates when you are interviewing, meeting them can make your nervous feelings even stronger. Looking for Baltimore, Maryland jobs can be a tough thing to have to do, even more so if you are in the process of moving into the area and can’t start working right away. 

harbor east under construction

Here are some ways that you can prepare yourself, and possibly give yourself a bit of an advantage while looking for your new job in the Baltimore area.

  1. Consider where the organization is located. Many cities, such as Baltimore, have reliable transportation systems, making [just about] every company available for your search search. If you live outside the city, in the greater metropolitan area, you may be required you to use a car, find a different form of transportation to get to work, or limit your job search. When you decide on companies which have an easy commute, your search for jobs in Baltimore will end up being more targeted – because you will have removed companies that are not accessible, making them not acceptable.
  2. Be careful about your using words in describing your experiences and accomplishments; use measurable numbers whenever possible. Saying things like, “I had doubled product sales is great,” however it will not be very powerful or as visual. Use percentages like, “I increased sales by 500% each quarter.” Rather than stating you oversaw a team of employees, try saying something similar to, “I managed a group of 8 people that worked together to improve efficiency by 80% each quarter.” Or, something like, “This was easily calculated as a result of our production numbers raising by 80% and our defects lessened by 18%.“
  3. Think of the size of a company and which is probably the best size for you. Not only does figuring out the size of the company you would like to work for enable you to slim down and target your hunt for jobs in Baltimore; but it will make it easier to have the capacity to target your resume to be more relevant to the jobs for which you are applying. Whenever you reside in any large city, you’ll find 1000’s of places to apply. By focusing on the places that you might be happiest, by size and location, you will save time by focusing on the businesses that are probably a better match for you.
Business Checks Catalog for your own business needs.

Finding Employment in Baltimore can be a challenge, a real challenge. There are myriad organizations from which to pick and choose and, what seems like, countless job-seekers competing for the same position(s) as you. Doing certain things while seeking new employment you can create an “edge” for yourself. Make sure to have a resume targeted for the job to which you are submitting. Know that the company is the right size for you and if it is close enough to your house for a comfortable commute. Use “real” numbers that are relevant to the organization, position and person interviewing you. Preparing yourself properly will give you an advantage over and above other potential candidates when conducting a job search in Baltimore.