Greater Baltimore’s best market for first-time homebuyers

A small Anne Arundel County community is the best market for first-time homebuyers in Greater Baltimore, according to a new analysis by Realtor.com. Riviera Beach, a small census-designated place south of Baltimore, ranks high on the site’s evaluation of friendly markets in the region. Riviera Beach’s median home prices have stayed manageable compared to those in the region and across the country. The median home price in the community between December 2022 and November 2023 was $264,079, well below Greater Baltimore’s median price of $360,172.