With housing prices in Maryland continuing to climb, industry experts say it has become increasingly difficult for first-time homebuyers to purchase a property.

According to a study released Tuesday by the Maryland Association of Realtors, the median price for a starter home in Maryland rose by nearly $5,000 in June to $272,638, compared with $267,753 in May.

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