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06/23/2026

It didn’t last long, but it sure was beautiful to see while it did!

06/15/2026

From WBAL TV BALTIMORE (partial article):

History was made in Bel Air on Tuesday as Harford County became the first local government in Maryland to ban data centers outright.

The Harford County Council unanimously voted to ban the construction of data centers. Several other cities and counties have put a temporary ban on constructing them, but Harford County has now passed emergency legislation to ban the construction of data centers anywhere in the county.

It came after WBAL-TV 11 News learned there was a plan in the works to build a data center on the Mountain Branch Golf Course. The Maryland Tech Council which said they strongly oppose the legislation released the following statement:

"Attempting to ban an entire industry raises constitutional questions and exposes the county to potential litigation. We urge the county to solicit a legal opinion from the Maryland Attorney General's Office. Doing so will provide clarity on the bill's legal merit and potentially protect taxpayers from needless litigation costs."

SO ... what do YOU think? Good, bad, ugly??? I'd love to hear your thoughts!!!

05/28/2026

I focus on this so often with my clients!!!

When you’re buying or selling a house, there are some relevant terms and metrics to be aware of, one of which is the “days on the market.” Also known as DO...

05/16/2026

And here's your good news story for the day... 😊

A dog falling into a 21-foot hole in the moors of England led to a six-hour scramble by dedicated rescuers determined to save her—Watch...

05/16/2026

Maryland Housing Market Reflects National Trends — Except for Inventory

Buyer activity strengthened in April, but Maryland’s housing supply declined sharply as national inventory levels improved.

Maryland home sales declined 3.3% in April 2026, totaling 5,728 units compared to 5,922 units during the same month last year. Home prices, however, remained steady with the average sales price rising 0.3% to $522,682 and the median sales price increasing 0.2% to $436,000.

April’s housing data continued to reflect an imbalance between strong buyer demand and limited housing supply.
Compared to April 2025:
- active inventory dropped 17.7%
- new listings declined 15.7%
- months of inventory fell from 3.1 months to 2.6 months
Despite limited supply, buyers remained active in the market:
- home showings rose to 132,411, a 7.2% increase from April 2025, according to Bright MLS
- pending sales (homes under contract) increased 10.6% year-over-year

While April’s housing data largely mirrored national trends, Maryland continued to lag significantly behind the nation in housing inventory growth. According to Realtor.com, the nation’s active inventory increased 4.6% year-over-year, a sharp contrast to Maryland’s 17.7% inventory decline. Nationally, new listings rose 1.1%, while Maryland experienced a 15.7% decrease.

“Buyers are interested — they’re heading to showings at a healthy clip — but the housing stock simply is not there,” said Denise Lewis, 2026 President of Maryland REALTORS®.

05/15/2026

I haven't shared a post from Good News Network in awhile, but this one caught my eye. Never stop dreaming!!!

The dream of medical school gradually faded until her husband suffered a brain hemorrhage, at which point Dawn realized it had to happen now,

04/23/2026

Housing Report from MARYLAND REALTORS
More Buyers, Fewer Homes:
Maryland Market Tightens in March

Demand is there, but lack of listings and policy inaction limit sales activity.

ANNAPOLIS, MD — April 13, 2026 —Home sales in Maryland fell 4.4 percent to 4,874 units in March compared to a year ago, even as prices continued to rise. The average sales price increased 4.9 percent to $513,997, while the median price rose 1.6 percent to $430,000.
Pending sales (homes under contract but not yet closed) rose 8.7 percent, signaling renewed buyer activity heading into the spring market. However, this demand is running headfirst into a shrinking supply of homes. Active inventory declined 21.7 percent, and new listings dropped 24.6 percent compared to last year.
National housing data shows that while inventory remains below pre-pandemic norms, it is gradually improving, with active listings up roughly 8–10 percent year-over-year, according to Realtor.com and other industry sources. In contrast, Maryland’s inventory continues to decline, indicating the state is more supply-constrained than the broader U.S. market.
“Buyers are clearly coming back into the market, but the supply simply isn’t there,” said Denise Lewis, 2026 President of Maryland REALTORS®. “Pending sales are up, but without more homes to buy, that demand can’t fully translate into closed sales.”
Lewis said the ongoing shortage of listings continues to put upward pressure on prices and limit opportunities for buyers.
“This is a supply problem, plain and simple,” Lewis said. “Until we see more homeowners listing and more homes being built, affordability will remain a challenge and sales will remain constrained.”