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Maryland Home Sales Fall 5.9% as Inventory Increased in Maryland REALTORS®’ August 2024 Housing Statistics  ANNAPOLIS, MD—September 19, 2024— Maryland housing sales in August fell 5.9% to 6,169 units, versus 6,559 units sold in 2023, according to the Maryland REALTORS®’ August 2024 Housing Statis...

  My favorite quote always seems to be relevant in an ever changing world and tells us why it is imperative that we must continue to educate ourselves. “In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exist...

Maryland Homes Sales Grew 4.2% as Houses under Contract Continue their Rise        ANNAPOLIS, MD—August 15, 2024—Maryland housing sales in July rose 4.2% to 6,462 units, versus 6,204 units sold in 2023, according to the Maryland REALTORS®’ July 2024 Housing Statistics. At the same time, units pe...

           Welcome to 10817 Bellehaven Blvd, Damascus, Md. 20872  This well maintained brick rancher has many recent updates, a one-year-old roof & gutters, new carpet, and fresh paint, located in popular Spring Garden Estates. The private fenced yard includes a large storage shed and patio that ...

Recently I spent two weeks traveling around Scotland exploring the homeland of my ancestors. As a REALTOR I'm always curious to see how the local real estate market is doing where ever I may be. In Scotland, I noticed that much of the real estate lingo we are familiar with on this side of the pon...

  According to Bright MLS; new listing activity is still below what they would be in a more typical market. Nonetheless, new listings have outpaced pending sales in 2024 and have begun to ease the tight inventory situation. At the end of April, there were 31,703 active listings on the market acro...

  On Tuesday I attended the NAR mid -year legislate meetings, trade show and then joined the Maryland FPC - (Federal Political Coordinator)  team for the 2024 Hill visits.  My morning started by jumping into rush hour traffic to the Shady Grove Metro station. I arrived at the convention center an...

                 Welcome to 5219 Starthmore AveRare opportunity!! This contemporary end-unit, located in highly sought after Strathmore Place , features nearly 3,900 sf of living space and is the ideal floor plan for those seeking one-level living, 3 BR , 3 BA with spacious rooms, very well maint...

The inventory picture is improving and the results from Bright MLS’s most recent survey show that nearly two out of five listings were from a seller who was probably not turning around and buying another home. According to agents surveyed, 61.9% of homes sold in March were primary residences, su...

  Understanding How NAR's Settlement May Impact Buyers and Sellers  The recent legal settlement involving the National Association of Realtors has been met with much discussion about its implications for both buyers and sellers in the real estate market. The settlement is yet to be finalized by ...