Maryland Market Minute

Since mortgage rates have come down compared to their high earlier this year, expectations are that more buyers will be re-starting their home search. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, December 19, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com

Less buyer activity is reflected in fewer contracts and a lower median sold price this report—the sold price slipping report to report over the past several months. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, December 12, 2025.

Less buyer activity is reflected in fewer contracts and a lower median sold price this report—the sold price slipping report to report over the past several months. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, December 5, 2025.

New contract activity was up since last report as buyer activity continues steady in mast regions except Montgomery and Prince Georges counties which are slow. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, November 21, 2025.

Federal programs critical to the housing market are set to resume after legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives  approved funding the government following the longest shutdown in American history.  This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, November 14, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office...

Buyer home search activity remains steady in most areas with the Suburbs—Frederick, Montgomery and Prince Georges counties are slow. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, November 7, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com

Buyer home search activity remains steady in most areas with the Suburbs—Frederick, Montgomery and Prince Georges counties are slow. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, October 31, 2025. Thinking of selling or buying? Get your FREE Seller or Home FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc...

There were 28% more new contracts this report than last. Falling mortgage rates have brought more buyers into the market. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, October 24, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com

The median sold price remains consistent week-over-week at a median $430,000 price.  This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, October 17, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com

There is a lot of chaos in the nationwide market that you are probably hearing in the media—from potential housing bubbles to massive foreclosures. What can you believe and what’s really happening with the market in Maryland? This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, October 10, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-...

Are buyers out looking at homes? Let’s break it down. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, October 3, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com

Maryland Market Minute: Friday, September 26, 2025. There’s a bold new plan underway to tackle vacant homes and create more affordable housing starting with the blighted areas of Baltimore. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, September 26, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc....

Maryland Market Minute: Friday, September 19, 2025. Governor Moore signed an Executive Order on housing production, entitled “Housing Starts Here” in an effort to increase housing affordability and production. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, September 19, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office ww...

Maryland Market Minute: Friday, September 12, 2025. Every sub-region saw year-over-year gains except Southern Maryland and the Maryland Eastern Shore. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, September 12, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com

Maryland Market Minute: Friday, September 5, 2025. Maryland needs 590,186 more homes to meet growing demand because the state does not currently have enough housing to accommodate both existing needs and new population growth. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, September 5, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 77...

Maryland Market Minute: Friday, August 22, 2025. Showings were up this report over last year this time as buyers have more inventory to see and the rates dipped slightly. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, August 22, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com

The outlook for the Fall market predicts more inventory to the market and fewer buyers.  This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, August 15, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com

Mortgage Interest Rates declined to the lowest level in four weeks—dropping for the third straight week following the economic data indicating a weakening U.S. economy, a negative jobs report and quickly rising inflation numbers. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, August 8, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 77...

Over the last five years, the average homeowner’s wealth has increased by $140,900. American homeowners’ wealth continues to grow—a benefit of homeownership in creating wealth through forced savings and appreciation. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, August 1, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office...

Buyer activity across Maryland has varying degrees of buyer activity and prices are still rising those price growth is less aggressive.  This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, July 25, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com

While today's rates may feel high compared to Post-COVID, rates are actually closer to the 50-year average of 7%. The ultra-low record rates of 2.65% during the pandemic era were unprecedented. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, June 6, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyIn...

Despite fewer homes selling this June compared to last—down 1.3%—the sales prices were up 3.9% this year to a state average of $543,801. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, July 18, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com

New contracts fell this report but buyer activity is ahead this year over last year.  This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, July 11, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com

Despite 32% more inventory this report over last year this time, 42% more homes sold year-over-year.  This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Thursday, July 3, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com

Despite days before contract rising by 3 days from last June 2024, Maryland is still seeing homes going under contract at 100% of list price—and homes are selling for 15.71% more than last year this same time. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, June 27, 2025. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. Ki...