Home Sales Increase in Suburban Maryland in April 2016

May 26, 2016

Market Minute LogoApril brought an increase in the number of homes sold, as well as increased median sale prices, to the suburban Maryland real estate market, according to The Long & Foster Market Minute reports. The Maryland suburbs include Charles, Frederick, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. The Long & Foster Market Minute reports are based on data provided by Metropolitan Regional Information System and its member associations of Realtors and include residential real estate transactions within specific geographic regions, not just Long & Foster sales.

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The number of homes sold increased in the suburban Maryland region in April 2015 when compared to the same month last year, with Frederick County experiencing the largest increase of 21 percent and Prince George’s County experiencing an 8 percent increase. Montgomery and Charles counties saw the number of homes sold rise by 7 percent and 6 percent respectively.

Median sale prices increased in the suburban Maryland real estate market in April as well, with Charles County experiencing an 11 percent increase and Prince George’s County experiencing an 8 percent increase. In Frederick County, the median sale price rose by 6 percent, while it increased by 1 percent in Montgomery County.

Inventory declined in the suburban Maryland market in April, dropping by 31 percent in Prince George’s County, by 12 percent in Montgomery County and by 11 percent in Charles County. In Frederick County, active inventory fell by 10 percent.

Homes are continuing to sell at a solid pace throughout the region, with many selling in two and a half months or less on average. Montgomery County experienced the shortest marketing period of 41 days on market (DOM), followed by Prince George’s County at 46 days on market. Charles County had an average DOM of 62 days, and Frederick County had a days on market average of 69 days.

“Low inventory is causing frustration for many homebuyers but we are continuing to see some positive trends otherwise, including in the suburban Maryland region,” said Jeffrey S. Detwiler, chief operating officer of The Long & Foster Companies. “Many are seeing home prices increase, which is excellent for those looking to sell, new home sales are high and home improvement stores are reporting strong earnings. With mortgage rates continuing to remain low, we anticipate the market will remain healthy as we move into summer.”

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