Now that we have the first quarter statistics for the Crownsville, MD market, let's look at some of the revealing and not so revealing numbers.

A total of 8 homes have sold in the Crownsville area.  It has taken over a year to sell.  The most compelling statistic in the Crownsville area is the number of houses that have sold in the $300,000 to $399,999 range.  This year, 2 homes have sold in this price range yet there are now 24 active listings in that price range.  That's an increase of 8 active listings in Crownsville, MD this year so far! 

If you're a first time home buyer you should take a serious look at the numbers here.  The interest rates for loans are outstanding, the first time buyers credit is out there, and there has been an influx of active listings in a great price range.

Source: Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc (MRIS)

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Rich is a licensed assistant to Michelle Bowman of Keller Williams Select Realtors in Severna Park, Maryland.  To learn more about Michelle Bowman, including contact information, please visit her website at www.michellebowman.com.