Area Real Estate News & Market Trends

You’ll find our blog to be a wealth of information, covering everything from local market statistics and home values to community happenings. That’s because we care about the community and want to help you find your place in it. Please reach out if you have any questions at all. We’d love to talk with you!

July 23, 2026

Declutter or Sputter

Thinking of selling your home? Think your home is ready to be presented to potential home buyers? Think again. Let our team do a thorough review of your home before listing and make the modifications necessary to present your home in the best possible light and with the best chance of fetching its total value. It is one of the things that makes EZ Team unique in the industry - its not a transaction - its your home. We treat it like our home. We can bring expert advice and staging practices that work for you - we don't just list your home. We treat you and your home with the respect and care it deserves. Call EZ Team today - 410-271-9499, and let us start preparing you for the best sell outcome.

 

 

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Posted in Market Updates
July 17, 2026

Interest Rates Hit an Annual High

Interest Rates have been stubbornly high.  Many folks don't realize that the Fed isn't the only entity that has control of mortgage interest rates.  Most mortgages are targeted to the 10 Yr Treasury, and it is traded on the open market.  To some extent, investor sentiment (supply / demand) has as much or more to do with mortgage rates than Fed policy.  In this case, uncertainty over the Iran War, untenable US National Debt, and high inflation have kept rates high.  For perspective, the Fed has "lowered rates" by 75 bps over the past year, but Mortgage rates have little changed.  If Americans want lower Mortgage rates - we have to start by removing the uncertainty of War - then work on the National Debt crisis.

 

If you need help in understanding home affordability and searching for you next home - look to Maryland's One-Stop Real Estate Source - EZ Team - Robert and Christine.  Call us today - 410-271-9499.

 

https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/mortgage-interest-rates-now-july-16-2026/

Posted in Market Updates
July 16, 2026

Foreclosures Are Up

Foreclosures are up this year - a concerning statistic for those that bought during the COVID frenzy. It was during that time - one of the biggest Seller's Markets in recent memory - that housing pushed affordability limits. With rates at unbelievably low levels, demand went through the roof, and so did prices. Things have settled since then - and prices have retreated somewhat - but many people's irrational exuberance outstripped their long term ability to make debt payments. I believe this trend will continue into next year.

If you need help understanding what you can afford and avoiding a financial mistake - let EZ Team guide you to the right price point that will allow you make the wise decision. Call us today - 410-271-9499.

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https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/foreclosures-florida-first-half-2026-attom-report/

Posted in Market Updates
July 7, 2026

Exciting New Website

Christine and I are so excited to roll out our new website.  We've spent time and taken your feedback on what you want to see, and we feel that we are now well underway to giving our client's the first class experience they deserve.  We love helping people realize their dreams, and feel that the revamped website will more easily do this.  With the website completed, we can know do what we do best - help you.

Posted in Market Updates
Oct. 2, 2025

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