The real estate market is an interesting place to be involved with right now. More specifically, in the Baltimore frum community’s real estate market, it is quite challenging to find an affordable home that is both in good condition and located in a safe area. In a broad sense, there are record-low interest rates; however, the average house is selling for around $35,000 more than it would have a year ago. People are quickly jumping to the label of a “seller’s market,” and are therefore either begrudgingly paying the higher prices or holding out until the dust settles. In truth, though, the current real estate market, with its higher prices and smaller selection, is also impacted by a few other lesser-known factors.