Maryland Market Minute

Buyer showing activity remains strong in all Maryland regions. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, November 22, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)

Activity and new contracts were down last week likely due to the elections. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, November 15, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)

Prices remain strong over last year’s home prices and up despite being the fall season in Maryland and the uncertainty leading up to the elections. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, November 8, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)

Buyer showing tours were up this past week 6.59% from last year this same time. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, November 1, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)

Fewer homes sold this September than last but the average sales price grew by 4.5%. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, October 25, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)

Despite mortgage interest rates up again, buyer activity is up 3.1% from last year and new contracts went up this report. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, October 18, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)

Fall throughs — otherwise known as a contract sale falling apart — appear to be happening at higher rates on lower priced homes compared to higher priced homes. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, October 11, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyin...

You may have seen headlines saying the median home price has come down. And just in case that scares you a bit, here’s what I want you to know. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, October 4, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)

Maryland’s average sales price rose 4.4% year-over-year validating last Fall’s industry predictions for home price appreciation. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, September 27, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)

There are several new laws on the books that go into effect October 1st that will be important to know as owners, landlords, and renters. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, September 20, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)

Fall is one of the best times to buy a house and falling mortgage rates may make this a busier fall season than usual.  This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, September 13, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)

Welcome to the Fall market. Nationwide, contract signings have been at the lowest level on record as some home buyers are playing the wait-and-see game for the Fall market.  This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, September 6, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.k...

Wondering if the election is going to have an impact on the housing market?  This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, August 30, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)

This week’s market reflects slowing of buyer activity, lower number of new purchase contracts but prices are up 7.8% from last year. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, August 23, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)

Inventory continues to come on the market as prices are higher than last year in most areas. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, August 16, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)

Buyer activity has been unimpressive despite lower interest rates over this past week. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, August 9, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)

Luxury homes are selling fast and above asking price for cash. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, August 2, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)

Though buyer activity is down, many areas are seeing more contracts and prices are up from last year. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, July 26, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)

Maryland’s home prices are up 5.3% from last year and inventory is rising slowly. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, July 19, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)

Interest rates are not likely to fall anytime soon as The Fed is looking to see inflation closer to 2% before it makes any decision for a rate cut. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, July 12, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)

According to a recent NAHB study, today’s buyers are looking for smaller homes prompting builders to built smaller homes. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, July 5, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)

The Millennial generation isn’t the only generation with claims to barriers to buying their first home. The Boomer generation actually faced one of the toughest housing markets – ever. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, June 28, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http:...

A lot of industry data is indicating slower buyer activity and rising inventory. But what about Maryland’s real estate market?. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, June 21, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)

The Maryland General Assembly has passed several housing laws this year that may ease the middle housing crisis. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, June 14, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)

Some areas are seeing strong buyer activity and multiple offers while other areas are seeing long time on the market and pricing adjustments. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, June 7, 2024. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kinetic Realty, Inc. (443) 776-0996 Office www. KineticRealtyInc.com (http://www.kineticrealtyinc.com/)