Several tax changes are up for vote this Maryland legislative session to tackle a $3 billion budget deficit, and several proposals will affect real estate.  This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, March 14, 2025.

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More inventory is poised to hit the market as inventory continues to trend upwards. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, March 7, 2025.

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Remember that the real estate is local so one must review the statistics for your own area independently in order to gain the proper insight. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, February 28, 2025.

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There’s a lot of misinformation floating around about a so-called "mass exodus" tied to recent administration changes—but the data tells a different story.  This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, February 21, 2025.

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This report reveals new inventory and new contracts lagging as buyer showings have been sluggish even before the snow. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, February 14, 2025.

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New inventory is up 53% year-over-year while new contracts are slightly ahead but net proceeds have fallen off 1% compared to last year this same time. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, February 7, 2025.

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The Fed announced Wednesday no cuts to interest rates so buyers who have been waiting will have to make a decision. Additionally, new tariffs and lack of immigrant workers will likely drive new home prices up and slow finish dates for construction timelines.  This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, January 31, 2025.

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New contracts fell 8.3% from last year this same time with sold homes rose 14.2% year over year. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, January 24, 2025.

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The U.S. population growth rate reached a 23-year high. As more households form, demand for housing will continue to increase. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, January 17, 2025.

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This year’s predictions are that mortgage rates should come down a bit but don’t expect the return of 3% rates. Instead, budget for rates likely in the mid 6s by the end of the year. This and more from Kimberly Barton of Kinetic Realty in this week’s Maryland Market Minute for Friday, January 10, 2025.

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