By Adam Chubbuck
Navy Veteran | Top 0.1% Maryland Realtor
Team Leader, Team Alpha Charlie at Douglas Realty
54 Sales | $28M+ Volume (2025)
Anne Arundel County Inventory Is Rising—And the Market Is Shifting
Housing inventory across Anne Arundel County is up 18–22% year-over-year according to early-2026 Bright MLS data. Active listings are increasing fastest in Pasadena, Severna Park, Glen Burnie, Severn, and Odenton—marking one of the most meaningful market shifts central Maryland has seen in years.
After an extended seller-dominated cycle, Anne Arundel County is moving toward a more balanced market. Buyers are gaining leverage, while sellers must be far more strategic to win.
As a top-ranked Maryland Realtor with 54 closed transactions and $28M+ in volume in 2025 alone, here’s what this inventory surge actually means for you in 2026.
Why Inventory Is Up 18–22% in Anne Arundel County
New Construction Expansion
Odenton and Gambrills continue to add townhome and single-family developments, increasing available supply—especially in the $450K–$700K range.
Military & Federal Relocations
Ongoing turnover tied to Fort Meade, NSA, and DoD assignments is pushing more resale homes into Severn and Glen Burnie.
Interest-Rate Stabilization
Rates in the low-6% range have unlocked pent-up sellers—particularly move-up buyers and downsizers in Pasadena and Severna Park.
Post-2025 Market Rebalancing
Homeowners who delayed selling during ultra-low inventory years are now re-entering the market, creating a backlog release effect.
Bottom line: Months of inventory are climbing from 2–3 months (seller’s market) toward 3.5–5 months, which historically signals balanced conditions.
What This Means for Anne Arundel County Buyers in 2026
More Choice, Less Chaos
Buyers now have nearly 20% more options, reducing bidding wars and emotional decision-making.
Stronger Negotiation Power
Price reductions, seller-paid closing costs, and repair credits are increasingly common—especially on listings exceeding 30 days.
Moderating Price Growth
Appreciation is normalizing to roughly 3–5%, giving buyers time to analyze value rather than chase listings.
VA & First-Time Buyer Advantage
With rates hovering around 6.2–6.3%, zero-down VA loans and Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP) grants ($10K–$20K) are especially powerful in military-heavy corridors.
What This Means for Anne Arundel County Sellers in 2026
Preparation Is Non-Negotiable
Homes that are staged, priced correctly, and show clean still move fast. My team’s 2025 average: 6 days on market at 102% of list price.
2025 Pricing No Longer Works
Listings anchored to last year’s peak comps are lingering. Precision pricing is now the difference between selling and sitting.
Investor Demand Is Still Alive
Turnkey rentals—particularly in Glen Burnie and Severn—remain attractive, including tenant-occupied properties.
Curb Appeal Is a Deciding Factor
Fresh paint, clean landscaping, and modern entry updates consistently separate fast sales from stale inventory.
Anne Arundel County Inventory Snapshot (Early 2026)
Area YoY Inventory Change Avg Days on Market Sale-to-List Buyer LeveragePasadena+20–22%25–
Why the Right Agent Matters More in 2026
In a rising-inventory market, pricing accuracy, marketing execution, and negotiation skill matter more than ever.
Adam Chubbuck—ranked #18 statewide among 20,000+ Maryland Realtors in 2025—combines Navy discipline, hyper-local expertise, and VA-loan mastery to consistently outperform the market. His listings average 6 days on market at 102% of list, even as inventory rises.
“Adam priced our Pasadena home perfectly in a rising-inventory market and sold it in five days for $40,000 over asking.”
— The Miller Family
Ready to Make the Inventory Surge Work for You?
Text “INVENTORY” to 443-347-6692 for a personalized 2026 market breakdown and strategy session.
Adam Chubbuck
Team Alpha Charlie | Douglas Realty
Serving Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard & PG Counties 
P.S. More inventory doesn’t mean weaker results—it means smarter strategy wins. Let’s make sure you’re on the right side of this shift.
