Issue No. 47 — Maryland Edition

The condo markets worth watching in Maryland & DC.

Independent real estate analysis from John Kent — a 22-year DMV housing analyst and lifelong Bethesda resident. We cover the markets the headlines miss.

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22+ Years analyzing the DMV
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14 Markets tracked weekly
— The Markets

Three regions where smart money is moving right now.

01 / Baltimore

Baltimore

Urban living without the D.C. price tag. Canton, Hampden, and Federal Hill lead the way for first-time buyers and investors looking for waterfront walkability and resale strength.

Avg. Condo Price $180k – $350k
02 / Rockville

Rockville

Suburban convenience meets Red Line access. Rockville Town Center, King Farm, and Twinbrook are absorbing demand from priced-out DC commuters and Montgomery County families.

Avg. Condo Price $300k – $550k
03 / Beyond

Silver Spring & Laurel

The smartest plays often live in the gaps. East County Silver Spring, Laurel, and Greenbelt offer transit-friendly pricing with steady appreciation and growing investor interest.

Investor Demand ↑ Rising
— Latest Issue

The obvious hotspots come with premium price tags. But savvy buyers aren't just chasing what's popular — they're looking for what's next. A deep dive into the under-the-radar Maryland condo markets that combine affordability, lifestyle, and long-term upside.

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— About the Analyst

Independent analysis from John Kent.

For more than two decades, John Kent has tracked the DMV housing market — from the post-recession recovery to the pandemic boom and the high-rate reset that followed. A lifelong Bethesda resident, he writes the kind of unsentimental, data-grounded analysis that gets buyers, sellers, and investors to the right answer faster.

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