High atop a hill in east Baltimore sits a man with a large round face and a winking eye. Some call him Mr. Boh, and he's winking because Boh knows a secret. A lot of other folks are in on it too, and the signs can be seen in neighborhoods from Canton to Bolton Hill, Hampden to Locust Point.

The signs are construction signs, and the not-so-well-kept secret is that Baltimore is one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the country.

As more and more people call Baltimore "home", more Baltimore homes are being renovated, repaired and re-born. It's exciting and can be profitable, but it's a risky business hiring others to work on your property.

If you're participating in Baltimore's renaissance, buildingbaltimore.com provides a collection of resources to save you time, worry and expense. We've done the work to help you get better work done.