USA Cabinet Store LLC has expanded its kitchen remodeling services to meet growing demand from Howard County homeowners who are choosing renovation over relocation in the competitive 2026 housing market. According to January 2026 Zillow data, Columbia median home prices reached $515,000 and Howard County reached $597,000, representing year-over-year increases of 4.6% and 7.2% respectively. These market conditions have prompted homeowners to invest in kitchen upgrades to maximize both livability and property value.
"More Howard County homeowners are choosing to invest in their current properties rather than competing in today's seller's market," said Emin Halac, President of USA Cabinet Store. "With mortgage rates stabilizing in the low-6% range and home prices continuing to rise, kitchen renovation has become a practical alternative to buying. Our design team focuses on the transitional and timeless styles that 72% of homeowners now prefer, according to industry surveys, using natural materials like white oak and quartzite that complement Columbia's established neighborhoods."
The trend toward renovation over relocation is consistent with findings in the NKBA 2026 Kitchen Trends Report, which notes that 76% of design professionals expect kitchen footprints to increase over the next three years. In Howard County, where housing inventory remains at 1.1 months of supply and homes receive an average of three offers, kitchen remodeling services have emerged as an alternative to competing in the buying market.
The NKBA report identifies Generation X and Baby Boomers as driving 67% of kitchen remodeling projects nationally—demographics well represented in Howard County. These homeowners increasingly seek wellness-focused features, concealed storage, and panel-ready appliances. According to the NAR/NARI 2025 Remodeling Impact Report, kitchen renovations recover approximately 60% of costs at resale and receive the highest possible homeowner satisfaction rating.
Maryland's housing market forecast, per the Maryland Association of Realtors, predicts continued price appreciation of 2-4% through 2026, with the Baltimore area median sales price expected to reach $412,110. This creates a two-speed market dynamic where move-in-ready homes sell quickly while dated properties face longer market times and potential price reductions, making kitchen upgrades strategic for future resale value.
USA Cabinet Store Columbia MD serves the Baltimore-Washington corridor from its showroom located approximately 15 miles from Baltimore and 25 miles from Washington, D.C. The company offers free VR 3D design consultations, allowing homeowners to visualize renovated spaces before construction begins. The company manages projects from initial design through final installation.
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USA Cabinet Store operates 13 showroom locations across Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, New Jersey, Florida, and Tennessee. Since 2011, the company has completed projects for over 1,000 customers. The Columbia location serves Howard County and the surrounding Baltimore-Washington corridor, including Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Montgomery, and Prince George's counties, providing kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and cabinetry services.
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For more information about USA Cabinet Store LLC, contact the company here:
USA Cabinet Store Columbia
Emin Halac
(410) 694-7100
columbia@usacabinetstore.com
9400 Snowden River Pkwy #105,
Columbia, MD 21045