Baltimore Metro Housing Market Report –January 2026

  Housing Market Trends Baltimore area buyers ready to reengage in the housing market. The Baltimore metro area housing market started 2026 with fewer closed sales than a year ago, but with a positive uptick in new contract activity. New pending contracts increased 3.3%, as buyers were enticed into

It’s Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home

here’s finally a little good news for anyone who’s been priced out or sitting on the sidelines. Buying a home is getting more affordable. Monthly payments have started to come down, and the squeeze buyers have been feeling for the past few years is slowly loosening. Now, that doesn’t mean everyone c

Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan For

If you’re shopping for a home—or planning to buy in the near future—you’ve probably noticed that monthly costs go beyond just the mortgage. One expense that’s quietly increasing nationwide? Homeowners insurance. Understanding why insurance costs are rising and how to plan for them can help you avoid

Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now

For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real. According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day for the next two years. And the latest data shows as many as 15% of those older Americans are planning