The real estate market in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., including Charles, Frederick, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, is seeing an increase in the median sale price in some areas of the region, according to The Long & Foster Market Minute reports.

The Long & Foster Market Minute reports are compiled from data from residential real estate transactions within specific geographic regions, not just Long & Foster sales.

Some areas of the Maryland suburbs experienced year-over-year increases in median sale price in March, including a 14 percent increase in Prince George’s County. Frederick County saw a 2 percent increase, while Montgomery County saw no change. Charles County saw the only decrease at 2 percent.

Inventory varied in the suburban Maryland market, with declines of 36 percent in Prince George’s County and 6 percent in Charles County. Montgomery County experienced a 4 percent increase, and Frederick County experienced a 7 percent increase.

The number of homes sold in Frederick County saw no change compared to a year ago, but other areas in the suburban Maryland region saw decreases of 17 percent to 22 percent. Homes are continuing to sell at a fairly quick pace. Montgomery County lead the way with the shortest marketing period of 45 days. Prince George’s County saw an average days on market (DOM) of 49 days, Frederick County saw a DOM of 60 days, and Charles County saw a DOM of 84 days.

“Though the housing market got a slow start this year after a harsh winter, we’re beginning to see some positive trends happening in the real estate market, including in the suburban Maryland region,” said Jeffrey S. Detwiler, president and chief operating officer for The Long & Foster Companies. “In many places, we’re seeing homes selling quickly and increasing in median sale price. Now that the temperatures are heating up, we expect to see many continued improvements in the market.”

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