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Market Updates The 2026 Housing Market Paradox:   Why High Home Prices and Slower Sales Create an Opportunity for Sellers By Hugh M. Smith The 2026 housing market is sending what appear to be conflicting signals. Home sales have slowed. Mortgage rates remain elevated compared with the ultra-low rates buyers enjoyed earlier this decade. Buyers are more deliberate, negotiations have returned, and […]
Buying A Home Market Pulse: July 2026         Maryland Eastern Shore Real Estate Market Report   Market Pulse is Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate Company’s monthly housing market report covering national real estate trends, the Maryland housing market and real estate conditions across Maryland’s Eastern Shore and Delaware. Curated by Hugh M. Smith, Broker, with research assistance from Google […]
Market Updates The “American Dream” Is Still Alive — Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Is Here to Help You Catch It A recent article from Coldwell Banker,The State of the American Dream, highlights something we at Coldwell Banker Chesapeake know to be true: for many Americans today, homeownership remains the cornerstone of their future. The Coldwell Banker American Dream Report found that 71% of aspiring homeowners […]
Market Updates Local Market Spotlight: Eastern Shore Homes You Shouldn’t Miss The Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware is more than just a scenic getaway—it’s one of the most sought-after destinations for homebuyers seeking charm, comfort, and coastal living. Whether you’re looking for a historic property in a quaint town, a luxury waterfront estate, or a cozy starter home close […]
Market Updates November 2024 Trends   What November 2024 Trends Reveal About the Maryland Eastern Shore Real Estate Market   As 2024 comes to a close, the Maryland Eastern Shore real estate market shows promising yet complex dynamics. The Housing Market Nov 2024, prepared by Bright Research, highlights several key trends that shape the current market environment. Here’s an in-depth […]
Agent Profiles Real Estate Goals 2025   New Year, New Beginnings: Your Real Estate Goals for 2025 As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to set goals for the year ahead. Whether you’re considering selling your home, buying a dream property, or investing in real estate, the new year brings exciting opportunities in Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Delaware, and Southern […]
Market Updates Q1 Eastern Shore Real Estate Market: We Hear You Loud and Clear Eastern Shore Markets are Emerging from Hibernation in the Q1 Real Estate Scene In November 2021, 30-year interest rates hovered around 3%. Twelve months later. rates flirted with 7% before falling back to the current national average of 6.28%. At the end of Q4 2022  the only noise the eastern shore real estate market was […]
Market Updates 2022 Year End Market Outlook EASTERN SHORE REAL ESTATE MARKET HITS “PAUSE” BUTTON IN 2022. WILL RECOVER IN 2023.   When I was a kid, I loved keeping the box score on Washington Senators games.  I faithfully did this in the stands at RFK Stadium or at home listening to the game on the radio. I love statistics. For the […]
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Market Updates Crickets The mid-term elections are now a distant memory, and the future of the Eastern Shore real estate markets looks brighter than it did just one month ago. Interest rates have fallen, making it an excellent time for buyers to enter the market. However, despite these positive indicators, the market was surprisingly quiet in October. In […]
Market Updates Housing market crash: What you should know Introduction What is a housing market crash? It’s a rapid decline in the nominal price of housing and a significant decrease in housing activity. Over the past decade, the housing market has experienced quite a roller coaster ride. Home prices have skyrocketed, then crashed, then risen again. That cycle is still ongoing, but there are […]
Buying A Home Keep Calm and Carry On I was looking at my company’s year-to-date (YTD) performance this afternoon. We were cooking along so good – right up to the end of April. Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate agents were outperforming 2021 – the best year in the company’s history.  And then we went smack dab right over a cliff. Did all the […]
Buying A Home It’s Time To Get Off The Fence The Average Closed Sales Price in February 2022 on the Eastern Shore of Maryland was just short of $400,000 ($397,348). Throughout COVID, the demand for rural houses has far exceeded the supply – resulting in rapidly appreciating values. Some Sellers are timing the market – waiting for eastern shore values to peak before coming to […]