
The Jesse Hoffman Team
Real Estate Team
Columbia, MD

The Old Line State · 89 real estate professionals in 40 cities
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The state sits between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, and its economy leans heavily on federal agencies, defense, biotech and healthcare, including Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and a cluster of research institutions in Montgomery County. The Chesapeake Bay divides the state, with the Eastern Shore offering a slower and more rural market.
The Maryland Real Estate Commission licenses salespersons, associate brokers and brokers, and salespersons must work under a licensed broker. Many agents here also hold DC or Virginia licenses. Maryland collects transfer and recordation taxes at closing, and the amounts vary by county, so ask your agent and title company for an estimate early in the process.
Rockville sits in Montgomery County close to federal research agencies, while Waldorf in Charles County offers lower prices in exchange for longer commutes. Frederick has grown as a commuter town with a historic downtown, and Towson and Baltimore present rowhouses, condos and older suburbs. Annapolis buyers often weigh waterfront and boating access. Ask any agent how changes in federal employment are affecting your area and which neighborhoods they know best.

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Every city page lists local agents on a map with that city’s home values and rent.
As of August 2026, Zillow’s home value index puts a typical Maryland home at roughly $428,308. Over twelve months the typical value was roughly flat (0.0%). Zoom out to five years and values are +13.5%.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, data through August 2026.
| City | Typical home | 1 year | Rent | Realtors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevy Chase | $1,209,552 | +0.6% | $2,714 | 2 |
| Bethesda | $1,121,468 | +0.7% | $3,038 | 5 |
| Ellicott City | $735,463 | +0.7% | $2,660 | 1 |
| Dunkirk | $636,997 | +0.6% | — | 1 |
| Annapolis | $624,635 | +2.4% | $2,389 | 9 |
| Rockville | $608,002 | -0.4% | $2,405 | 4 |
| Arnold | $601,036 | +2.3% | $2,864 | 0 |
| Hughesville | $582,841 | -0.6% | — | 1 |
| Silver Spring | $542,238 | -0.3% | $1,962 | 4 |
| Hanover | $533,007 | +0.1% | $2,711 | 0 |
| Chester | $529,551 | +0.6% | — | 2 |
| Bowie | $520,578 | -0.4% | $2,522 | 1 |
| Columbia | $507,609 | +0.5% | $2,259 | 1 |
| Cockeysville | $479,264 | +1.4% | $1,879 | 1 |
| Towson | $474,404 | +2.6% | $1,872 | 3 |
Sorted by typical home value. Zillow Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index.
| License regulator | Maryland Real Estate Commission |
|---|---|
| State REALTOR® association | Maryland REALTORS |
| Capital | Annapolis |
| Largest city | Baltimore |
| Population (2020 Census) | 6,177,224 |
| Main time zone | Eastern Time |
Before you sign a buyer or listing agreement, look the agent up in the Maryland Real Estate Commission public license search to confirm the license is active and check for disciplinary history.