Market Insights
Guides, market updates & seller tips
Local, practical insight on Howard County real estate — from neighborhood guides to pricing strategy.
Market Update · 6 min read
Rates Went Up, Not Down: What the Past Year Cost Howard County Buyers
The 30-year fixed sits at 6.76%, higher than it was a year ago, and the September 16 Fed meeting has an increase on the table rather than a cut. Here is what the past twelve months did to a Howard County purchase, in dollars.
September 11, 2026
Market Update · 7 min read
What Is Affecting Home Prices the Most in Howard County and Maryland?
The biggest force holding home prices up in Howard County and across Maryland is a supply shortage meeting still-active demand. Here's what the latest data shows — and what it means if you're buying or selling.
September 2, 2026
Seller Tips · 5 min read
Sell First or Buy First? Sequencing a Move Without Getting Stuck Between Two Houses
The question that stalls more moves than price or timing: do you sell before you buy, or buy before you sell? Here is how each path works, and what decides it.
August 20, 2026
Seller Tips · 5 min read
Disclosure or Disclaimer? The Choice Maryland Gives Home Sellers
Maryland lets a seller choose between disclosing the property's condition and disclaiming it. The choice is real, but one duty follows you into either option.
August 16, 2026
Seller Tips · 11 min read
Your Maryland Assessment Notice Is Not Your Home's Value. Here Is What It Actually Tells You.
A Maryland assessment notice is a tax number set by the state on a fixed January 1 date. Here is what it measures, what it cannot see, and how it differs from what a buyer would pay.
July 31, 2026
Market Update · 4 min read
Waiting on Lower Rates? Why Trying to Time the Market Rarely Pays Off
Putting your move on hold for an anticipated rate cut can quietly cost you more than it saves. Here's what Howard County buyers and sellers should weigh before waiting.
June 22, 2026
Buyer Guide · 6 min read
Where to Buy in Howard County in 2026: A Neighborhood Guide
From walkable Maple Lawn to Clarksville estates and historic Ellicott City — a quick guide to Howard County's standout communities and who each one suits.
June 2, 2026
Market Update · 5 min read
Maple Lawn Home Prices in 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know
What's really driving home values in Maple Lawn this year — and how to price, time, and position a move in one of Howard County's most in-demand communities.
May 20, 2026
Seller Tips · 4 min read
How AI-Driven Pricing Helps Howard County Sellers Win
Pricing a home on instinct leaves money — and time — on the table. Here's how data and AI sharpen the single most important decision in your sale.
April 15, 2026