Columbia – Ellicott City (Howard County)

Columbia and Ellicott City are located within Howard County.  Columbia is a planned community of self-contained villages.  The idea of villages provides Columbia with a small-town feel. Each village is comprised of several neighborhoods as well as shopping, recreation facilities, community centers, and walking/biking paths.  Most of the neighborhoods in Columbia offer single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and apartments.

Ellicott City, also located in Howard County, has been ranked 4 times among the top “20 Places to Live in the United States” by Money and CNN Money. The town features a historic feeling with ample restaurants, boutique shops, coffee shops and many historical sites.

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July 2011 – Baltimore Metro Market Watch Video

July 2011 Market Statistics – Howard County, Maryland

July 2011 Real Estate Market Statistics for

Howard County, MD

Statistic	Values	YoY	MoM
Total Sold Dollar Volume	$118,910,055	+16.92%	-8.31%
Closed Sales	276	+15%	-11.54%
Median Sold Price	$394,500	+1.87%	+1.15%
Avg Sold Price	$430,834	+1.67%	+3.65%
Avg Days on Market	72 days	0%	-11.11%
Avg Sold to Orig List Ratio	94.13%	-0.66%	-1.06%

June Market Statistics – Howard County, Maryland

June 2011 Real Estate Market Statistics for

Howard County, MD

Statistic	Values	YoY	MoM
Total Sold Dollar Volume	$129,687,007	-14.41%	+47.06%
Closed Sales	312	-11.61%	+43.12%
Median Sold Price	$390,000	+0.52%	+6.85%
Avg Sold Price	$415,663	-3.16%	+2.75%
Avg Days on Market	81 days	+10.96%	-7.95%
Avg Sold to Orig List Ratio	95.14%	-0.02%	+1.14%

May Market Statistics – Howard County

May 2011 Real Estate Market Statistics for

Howard County, MD

Statistic	Values	YoY	MoM
Total Sold Dollar Volume	$88,185,783	-29.68%	-2.45%
Closed Sales	218	-31.66%	-0.46%
Median Sold Price	$365,000	+7.35%	+1.39%
Avg Sold Price	$404,522	+2.9%	-2%
Avg Days on Market	88 days	+25.71%	-15.38%
Avg Sold to Orig List Ratio	94.07%	-0.96%	+1.58%

April Market Statistics – Howard County

Howard County Market Stats – April 2011

The numbers are up!  Momentum is here and we feel a slow recovery in the real estate market.  Especially in popular Howard County.  If you have been sitting on the fence, now is the time to get moving and take advantage of low interest rates and an excellent supply of homes.  Don’t wait much longer or you might lose out on some excellent deals!

Statistic	Values	YoY	MoM
Total Sold Dollar Volume	$90,399,340	-15.16%	+24.56%
Closed Sales	219	-20.36%	+7.35%
Median Sold Price	$360,000	+6.51%	+15.57%
Avg Sold Price	$412,782	+6.53%	+16.03%
Avg Days on Market	104 days	+46.48%	-2.8%
Avg Sold to Orig List Ratio	92.61%	-2.66%	+0.05%

Howard County Market Statistic Update – Columbia & Ellicott City

No Surprise Here…The numbers look good for Howard County!

Even though average prices are down, momentum is up.  Days on Market is down, month over month volume is up.  All good signs for Howard County.  With BRAC employees in nearby Anne Arundel County and award winning Howard County schools, Howard County is going to have a strong 2011!

Howard County Market Stats – March 2011

Statistic	Values	YoY	MoM
Total Sold Dollar Volume	$72,572,940	-20.29%	+32.45%
Closed Sales	204	-14.64%	+53.38%
Median Sold Price	$311,500	-8.47%	-19.09%
Avg Sold Price	$355,750	-6.61%	-13.65%
Avg Days on Market	107 days	+30.49%	-20.15%
Avg Sold to Orig List Ratio	92.56%	-2.29%	+1.44%

Howard County Market Statistics Update – Columbia & Ellicott City

The number of homes sold are down but median price is up.  Not a surprise that as our market improves, numbers will be a bit rocky.  Howard County will be fine.  With so many BRAC employees in nearby Anne Arundel County, families will look to settle in Howard County.  Don’t worry Columbia, your numbers will improve.

Howard County Market Stats – February 2011

Statistic	Values	YoY	MoM
Total Sold Dollar Volume	$54,791,334	-14.1%	+0.54%
Closed Sales	133	-21.3%	-6.99%
Median Sold Price	$385,000	+14.58%	+11.59%
Avg Sold Price	$411,965	+9.15%	+8.1%
Avg Days on Market	134 days	+48.89%	+27.62%
Avg Sold to Avg List Ratio	91.38%	-1.73%	-1.04%

Howard County Market Statistics – Columbia & Ellicott City

I predict that Howard County’s numbers will look better and better each month.  With a fabulous school system, proximity to Ft. Meade and a location halfway between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., Howard County can’t be beat.  Let’s revisit these numbers next month.

Howard County Market Stats – January 2011

Statistic	Values	YoY	MoM
Total Sold Dollar Volume	$53,041,914	-9.26%	-35.9%
Closed Sales	139	-4.14%	-31.86%
Median Sold Price	$350,000	-6.67%	-12.5%
Avg Sold Price	$381,597	-5.34%	-5.92%
Avg Days on Market	105 days	+7.14%	+6.06%
Avg Sold to Avg List Ratio	92.42%	+0.37%	-0.7%

Howard County, MD Market Statistics Update – Columbia & Ellicott City

As usual, Howard  County numbers are up.  With an excellent school system and an excellent location, Howard County is the place to be.  Conveniently located between Baltimore, Annaplis and Washington D.C., there are so many reasons to live here – too many to mention in this post.  See the numbers for yourself and call us if you need assistance.

Howard County Market Stats – December 2010

Statistic	Values	YoY	MoM
Total Sold Dollar Volume	$82,742,652	-0.96%	+11.81%
Closed Sales	204	+1.49%	+6.81%
Median Sold Price	$400,000	+9.59%	+14.29%
Avg Sold Price	$405,601	-2.41%	+4.68%
Avg Days on Market	99 days	+10%	+16.47%
Avg Sold to Avg List Ratio	93.08%	+0.92%	+0.81%

Howard County, MD Market Statistics Update

Howard County Market Stats – November 2010

Statistic	Values	YoY	MoM
Total Sold Dollar Volume	$74,005,664	-19.3%	-13.61%
Closed Sales	191	-25.97%	-11.57%
Median Sold Price	$350,000	+9.39%	-1.41%
Avg Sold Price	$387,464	+9.01%	-2.3%
Avg Days on Market	85 days	-5.56%	+1.19%
Avg Sold to Avg List Ratio	92.33%	-1.15%	-0.64%