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Buying Near the Chesapeake Bay? What Anne Arundel County Homebuyers Need to Know About Maryland’s Critical Area

Bonnie Fleishman

Published on: 07/10/2026

Buying a home near the Chesapeake Bay? Learn what Anne Arundel County buyers should know about Critical Area rules, buffers, trees, additions, decks, pools and property improvements.

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What Should I Know About Bulkheads and Erosion Before Buying Waterfront?

Bonnie Fleishman

Published on: 21/08/2026

Buying waterfront near the Chesapeake Bay? Here's what you need to know about bulkheads, erosion, and the Critical Area rules that shape what you can actually do.

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