Habib Rehman - Northrop Realty

06/22/2026

The Mid-Atlantic real estate market experienced contrasting dynamics for the week ending June 21, 2026. While foot traffic and showings experienced their first major year-over-year contraction since Easter, the demand remained highly efficient. Homes are moving under contract faster than they did last year, and overall contract volume shows robust growth. This suggests that while fewer buyers are casually browsing, those in the market are highly motivated and moving quickly to lock in purchases. Here are the highlights for the week ending June 21, 2026:

↙️ Showings slow down for the week. There were 64,057 showings for the week ending June 21 in the Mid-Atlantic. This is a 10.4% drop from the same week in 2025 and the first year-over-year decrease in showings since Easter week this year. Central Pennsylvania is the only sub-region to see an increase in showings for the week.
↗️ Contract times speed up. The median time to contract in the Bright MLS service area was 22 days. This is one day faster than the same week last year and the first week in 2026 where homes sold faster than they did in 2025. The Maryland Eastern Shore sub-region and Baltimore Metro Area are the only sub-regions to see an increase in the median contract time for the week.
✅ New contracts are strong. There were 5,764 new purchase contracts for the week, which is a 6.3% increase from the same week last year. Southern Maryland is the only sub-region to see a year-over-year decrease in new contracts for the week.

Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or invest, I'm here to make the process seamless and rewarding for you. With a keen understanding of the market and a commitment to personalized service, I specialize in turning real estate goals into reality. If you're considering any real estate transactions or even just exploring your options, I'd be honored to lend my expertise. Let's schedule a brief consultation to discuss your needs and how I can tailor my services to meet your unique requirements. Your satisfaction is my priority, and I look forward to the opportunity to exceed your expectations. Feel free to reach out Habib Rehman. Looking forward to the possibility of working together!

06/09/2026

The Mid-Atlantic real estate market exhibits a compelling divergence between growing supply and cautious buyer behavior. New listing inventory continues to outpace last year’s figures, logging its fifth consecutive week of year-over-year gains. While overall showing activity remains sluggish, buyer commitment remains resilient, evidenced by an eight-week streak of year-over-year growth in newly signed contracts. Localized micro-markets reveal sharp regional contrasts, with certain sub-regions acting as notable outliers to the broader geographic trends. Here are the highlights for the week ending June 07, 2026:

⬆️ New listings strong over last year. There were 7,480 new listings in the Bright MLS service area for the week ending June 7. New listings are up 9.2% compared to the same week in 2025, marking the fifth week in a row with year-over-year growth. The MD-WV Panhandle and Southern Maryland are the only sub-regions to see a decrease in new listings for the week.
↙️ Showings remain sluggish. Despite more listings, showings in the Mid-Atlantic fell 2.3% from last year to 71,669. The only bright spots were the MD-WV Panhandle and Maryland Eastern Shore sub-regions, which managed to see growth in showing activity.
⬆️ New contracts keep momentum. There were 6,145 new contracts during the week, which was a 2.5% increase from last year, as contracts have now kept year-over-year growth for 8 straight weeks. The Washington Metro Area is the only region to see a decline in new contracts for the week.

Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or invest, I'm here to make the process seamless and rewarding for you. With a keen understanding of the market and a commitment to personalized service, I specialize in turning real estate goals into reality. If you're considering any real estate transactions or even just exploring your options, I'd be honored to lend my expertise. Let's schedule a brief consultation to discuss your needs and how I can tailor my services to meet your unique requirements. Your satisfaction is my priority, and I look forward to the opportunity to exceed your expectations. Feel free to reach out Habib Rehman. Looking forward to the possibility of working together!

06/02/2026

The Mid-Atlantic real estate market is exhibiting signs of shifting dynamics. While seller activity remains healthier than last year and overall inventory is climbing, home showings have experienced their first year-over-year (YoY) decline in nearly two months. Despite fewer showings, serious buyer intent remains steady, driving a modest lift in overall contract volume. However, performance remains highly localized, with distinct variations across sub-regions. Here are the highlights for the week ending May 31, 2026:

↙️ Showings dip in most sub-regions. There were 70,552 showings in the Bright MLS service area for the week ending May 31, which is a 5.2% decrease from the same week in 2025 and the first overall decrease in showings for seven weeks. Showings are lower even as overall inventory is climbing. The only sub-regions to see a year-over-year increase in showings are the MD-WV Panhandle and Maryland Eastern Shore markets.
✅ New contracts are varied. There were 5,303 new contracts in the Mid-Atlantic for the week, marking a 3.2% overall increase from the same week last year. Similar to the last few weeks, contracts vary by sub-region with some seeing strong increases and others below or roughly the same as last year.
✅ New listings remain healthier than last year. New listings remained on an upward trend from last year with 6,347 listings being tallied for the week, a 4.4% increase. Most sub-regions saw an increase that contributed to this number; however, the Washington Metro, Southern Maryland, and the Maryland Eastern Shore had year-over-year decreases in new listings for the week.

Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or invest, I'm here to make the process seamless and rewarding for you. With a keen understanding of the market and a commitment to personalized service, I specialize in turning real estate goals into reality. If you're considering any real estate transactions or even just exploring your options, I'd be honored to lend my expertise. Let's schedule a brief consultation to discuss your needs and how I can tailor my services to meet your unique requirements. Your satisfaction is my priority, and I look forward to the opportunity to exceed your expectations. Feel free to reach out Habib Rehman. Looking forward to the possibility of working together!

05/27/2026

The Mid-Atlantic real estate market continues to demonstrate sustained momentum, marked by the sixth consecutive week of year-over-year (YoY) gains in contract activity. Inventory relief persists with a third straight week of increased new listings. While the overall market pace remains highly efficient and stable compared to 2025, performance varies notably at the sub-regional level. Here are the highlights for the week ending May 24, 2026:

⬆️ Contracts consistently above 2025. For the sixth straight week, new contract activity in the Mid-Atlantic surpassed 2025 levels. During the week ending May 24, there were 6,243 new purchase contracts across the Bright MLS service area representing a 2.8% year-over-year bump. Beneath that top-line growth, however, there was variation across local markets, with some sub-regions posting strong gains over last year, while others saw a slowdown in new contracts.
✅ Market pace holding steady. During the week ending May 24, the median time to contract across the Bright MLS footprint held steady from last year at 21 days, meaning half of all listings went under contract in three weeks or less. Central Pennsylvania and North Central Virginia were the only sub-regions where contract times were slower this year compared to the same week last year.
⬆️ New listings continue to increase. There were 6,699 new listings for the week, which is a 4.2% increase from the same week in 2025 and the third week in a row with a year-over-year gain. The Del/Mar Coastal, Southern Maryland, and Maryland Eastern Shore were the only sub-regions where there was a year-over-year decrease in new listings for the week.

Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or invest, I'm here to make the process seamless and rewarding for you. With a keen understanding of the market and a commitment to personalized service, I specialize in turning real estate goals into reality. If you're considering any real estate transactions or even just exploring your options, I'd be honored to lend my expertise. Let's schedule a brief consultation to discuss your needs and how I can tailor my services to meet your unique requirements. Your satisfaction is my priority, and I look forward to the opportunity to exceed your expectations. Feel free to reach out Habib Rehman. Looking forward to the possibility of working together!

05/18/2026

The Mid-Atlantic real estate market continues to demonstrate resilient growth, characterized by a notable surge in inventory and a steady upward trajectory in buyer contract activity compared to the same period last year. While buyer showing activity remains flat overall, regional variations highlight a dynamic and evolving market landscape. Here are the highlights for the week ending May 17, 2026:

⬆️ New listings see gains. There were 7,521 new listings in the Bright MLS service area for the week ending May 17, which is an 8.4% increase from the same week in 2025. Listings were up year-over-year in all sub-regions.
⬆️ Contracts remain on the upswing. Across the Mid-Atlantic, there were 6,070 new contracts for the week, which is a 3.8% increase from the same week last year. Contracts have maintained a positive year-over-year trajectory for the past 5 weeks. Maryland Eastern Shore is the only sub-region to see a decrease in new contracts for the week.
↔️ Showings similar to last year. There were 76,591 showings for the week, which is nearly the same as the same week a year ago with a 0.1% decrease. There is variation in showing activity across sub-regions, leading to the relatively flat comparison to 2025 overall for the Mid-Atlantic.

Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or invest, I'm here to make the process seamless and rewarding for you. With a keen understanding of the market and a commitment to personalized service, I specialize in turning real estate goals into reality. If you're considering any real estate transactions or even just exploring your options, I'd be honored to lend my expertise. Let's schedule a brief consultation to discuss your needs and how I can tailor my services to meet your unique requirements. Your satisfaction is my priority, and I look forward to the opportunity to exceed your expectations. Feel free to reach out Habib Rehman. Looking forward to the possibility of working together!

05/11/2026

The Mid-Atlantic housing market showed continued resilience through early May, characterized by a steady climb in purchase contracts despite a slight moderation in new listing volume. While buyer demand remains robust with a 3.2% year-over-year increase in contracts, pricing data suggests a subtle "softening" as median list prices dip slightly below 2025 levels. As the market transitions toward the summer season, the peak of 2026 seller activity may have already been reached. Here are the highlights for the week ending May 10, 2026:

⬆️ New purchase contracts up again. During the week ending May 10, new contract activity was up across the Bright MLS service area. With 6,441 contracts, there was a slight improvement compared to last week and a 3.2% yearover-year increase. Only the Washington D.C. metro and Maryland Eastern Shore had fewer new pending contracts compared to last year.
⬆️ Listing activity may moderate in the coming weeks. A total of 7,416 new listings came onto the market across the Bright MLS service area last week, a 4.1% increase from the same week a year ago. However, new listings dipped from last week, down 2.4%. Traditionally, listing activity slows heading into summer so the last few weeks may have captured the highs in seller activity in 2026.
↙️ Softening list prices. The typical home listed in the Mid-Atlantic was priced at $455,000 for the week ending May 10, 2026, which is 1.1% lower than the same week in 2025. Median list prices have been tracking right around last year’s levels for most of the year. Prices have been more resilient in the Mid-Atlantic’s more affordable markets.

Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or invest, I'm here to make the process seamless and rewarding for you. With a keen understanding of the market and a commitment to personalized service, I specialize in turning real estate goals into reality. If you're considering any real estate transactions or even just exploring your options, I'd be honored to lend my expertise. Let's schedule a brief consultation to discuss your needs and how I can tailor my services to meet your unique requirements. Your satisfaction is my priority, and I look forward to the opportunity to exceed your expectations. Feel free to reach out Habib Rehman. Looking forward to the possibility of working together!

05/11/2026

JUST SOLD! 🌿✨
My buyer client just closed on this breathtaking sanctuary. From the peaceful Japanese style garden to the crystal-clear pool, this wasn't just a house—it was an escape. So happy for the new owners who get to call this paradise home!

05/08/2026

Honored to be part of the #1 real estate brokerage in Maryland.

We’re honored to be recognized as the #1 real estate brokerage in Maryland in both the 2026 RISMedia Top 1000 Power Broker Report and the 2026 RealTrends rankings — and ranked among the top 15% of brokerages nationwide.

But these recognitions represent more than numbers. They reflect a brokerage built with one goal in mind: helping agents grow stronger businesses with the right support behind them.

At Northrop Realty, that means investing in:
✨ White-glove marketing designed to elevate your brand and listings
✨ Integrated technology and lead generation systems focused on real results
✨ A collaborative culture where agents are supported, connected, and empowered
✨ Ongoing education and growth opportunities through NorthropU

As the industry continues to evolve, we remain focused on creating an environment where agents can scale, adapt, and thrive at the highest level.

Thank you to our agents, leadership team, staff, and clients who continue to make this possible.

Interested in what growth could look like with the right support behind you? Let’s connect!

05/07/2026

This architectural masterpiece found its perfect match.
Exclusivity meets excellence. Congratulations to the soon-to-be new owners!

05/05/2026

The Mid-Atlantic housing market is demonstrating a unique blend of high demand and shifting price dynamics. While contract activity remains robust—bolstered by favorable year-over-year comparisons—list prices have begun to soften, particularly in major metro hubs. Notably, the market pace has finally aligned with 2025 levels, ending a period where homes were moving more slowly than the previous year. Here are the highlights for the week ending May 03, 2026:

↔️ New listing activity similar to last year. During the week ending May 3, new listings were up slightly compared to the week prior, though the overall number of homes added was just short of the same week in 2025. Sellers have pulled back in some submarkets, including the D.C. Metro, Del/Mar, Eastern Shore, and Central Pennsylvania, where listings were lower than a year ago.
↔️ Homes typically on market for three weeks. The median time to contract was 21 days for the third week in a row and once again matched the time on market in 2025. Time to contract is not as swift as past years though there is diversity across the region. The fastest-paced submarkets are the Central Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Metro, with median time to contract of 15 and 16 days, respectively.
⬆️ Active listings remain ahead. With 43,069 homes on the market at the end of the week, inventory was 8.9% higher than last year. The increase in active listings has moderated compared to last year. Nonetheless, the week ending May 3, 2026, had more new listings than new purchase contracts keeping supply ahead with all regions having more homes on the market now than in 2025.

Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or invest, I'm here to make the process seamless and rewarding for you. With a keen understanding of the market and a commitment to personalized service, I specialize in turning real estate goals into reality. If you're considering any real estate transactions or even just exploring your options, I'd be honored to lend my expertise. Let's schedule a brief consultation to discuss your needs and how I can tailor my services to meet your unique requirements. Your satisfaction is my priority, and I look forward to the opportunity to exceed your expectations. Feel free to reach out Habib Rehman. Looking forward to the possibility of working together!