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 Prices remain high in our region because demand for homes continues to outpace the supply. Many first-time home buyers have been shut out of the market with mortgage rates that have more than doubled in the past two years increasing from around 3.1 percent to about 7 percent, making it that much...
12/27/2023
After over three years of meetings and public hearings on The Sugar Loaf Treasured Landscape Management Plan (SLTLMP) and overlay, the Frederick County Council rejected the overlay portion of the plan by a 5-2 vote. Those who have followed this long saga will find both sides, the opposition and t...
12/23/2023
 As we enter the holiday season the housing market is feeling the affects of a normal seasonal cycle with fewer transactions. Inventory remains in short supply as many home owners with sub 4% mortgages are delaying a move. Higher home interest rates have caused Buyer activity to cool down as many...
11/16/2023
 Frederick County, MDIndustry Watch Q3-2023Key Metrics                     Q3-2023              1-Year Change Market ActivityMedian Sales Price       $475,000                         + 5.6%Avg. Sales Price              $505,787                         + 3.9% Closed Sales                     1,001...
10/22/2023
There is still a scarcity of supply in the Mid-Atlantic region. but the gap from 2022 levels has narrowed with new listings down just 7.8% from this time last year. In typical years, there is a significant decrease in listings throughout August, but this year, listings have stayed far steadier. L...
09/23/2023
          627 GRANT PLACE, FREDERICK, MDThis renovated 3 bedroom, 2 full bath all-brick ranch is located on a double city lot, nearly 1/2 acre, a large yard, and an alley in the rear. Recent renovations include refinished gleaming hardwood floors, a new roof, new windows, a new exterior HVAC comp...
09/15/2023
Maryland’s Ongoing Lack of Housing Inventory Amidst Rising Prices Remains the Prominent Focus in the July 2023 Maryland REALTORS® Housing Stats       ANNAPOLIS, MD—August 17, 2023—The number of home sales in Maryland continued to decline in the July 2023 Maryland REALTORS® Housing Statistics rep...
08/24/2023
Maryland Home Sales Continue to Fall Across All Counties As Sales Prices Continue Their Rise in the June 2023 Maryland REALTOR® Housing Stats   ANNAPOLIS, MD—July 19, 2023—Home sales in Maryland dropped substantially by 21.7% to 6,938 units in June 2023 against June 2022 sales of 8,857, according...
07/24/2023
7371 Mountain Laurel Rd, Boonsboro, Md. 21713                                        (click address for more information)This 18-acre lot has a preliminary 3-lot subdivision plat submitted to Washington County for final approval. It includes lot; 1 - 6.30 acres with a  block shop building, perc a...
06/26/2023
Maryland Home Sales Continue to Fall as Sales Prices Remain Resilientin the May 2023 Maryland REALTOR® Housing Stats  ANNAPOLIS, MD—June 15, 2023—Home sales in Maryland dropped 24.2% to 6,657 units in May 2023, versus 8,781 units last year, according to the latest Maryland REALTORS® Housing Stati...
06/15/2023
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