Spring Market Trends

📊 Maryland Market Trends – Spring 2026

Statewide, the story is pretty clear: buyers are back—but homes aren’t.

Home sales in Maryland dipped 4.4% year-over-year, not because of lack of interest, but lack of inventory. Prices continue to rise, with the average up nearly 5% to $513K and median at $430K. At the same time, pending sales jumped 8.7%, signaling strong demand heading into spring.

The challenge?
Inventory is down over 21% and new listings dropped nearly 25%.

That’s the pressure point—and it’s not easing anytime soon.

📍 Bringing It Home – Lower Eastern Shore

Wicomico County
Still the hub, with most activity falling in the $225K–$350K range, and a median hovering around the high $200s to low $300s. Buyers are active but selective. Homes priced right are moving—others are sitting longer than they used to.

Somerset County
Value-driven market, with many opportunities in the $150K–$275K range and a median typically in the low $200s or below. This is where first-time buyers and investors are finding their footing, especially with a little patience and negotiation.

Worcester County (Residential)
Stronger pricing overall, with most residential activity in the $300K–$500K+ range, depending on proximity to water and amenities. Median prices tend to sit in the mid-to-upper $300s. Condition and presentation are key here—buyers expect value for the price point.

🌊 Ocean City Condos
A different lane, generally ranging from $250K to $600K+, heavily influenced by rental potential and location. This segment moves with interest rates and investor confidence more than anything else.

💡 The Takeaway
This isn’t a slowdown—it’s a supply-driven market. Demand is there, but choices are limited.

For sellers: opportunity.
For buyers: strategy matters more than ever.

If you’re thinking about making a move, let’s talk through what this market means for you.
Steady as the tide.