Downsizing: 16 Practical Tips for an Easier Move

 Has the thought of downsizing been persistently popping up on your mental radar? Are you pondering a move from your large house to a closer-knit apartment, condo, or even a more compact house? Although that's a sizeable decision you're contemplating,…

Why some DC zip codes sell for more than the asking price? 🤯

Did you ever think you'd see again a home sell for $200,00 - 400,000 above its list price? 😲 Well, that's exactly what has been happening recently in a few zip codes in Washington DC. It's like a modern-day gold…

Markets That Are Deflating Faster Than They Appreciated

Fact - most, if not all real estate markets all over the country are seeing a rapid cool down. Also fact - not all markets are seeing the same type or the same speed or price drop. According to S&P…

Home Selling Services – Sell Your Home Fast

When it comes to selling a house, not all real estate agents or companies are created equal. There is a wide range of quality when it comes to real estate agents and the services they provide, such as marketing homes,…

The Drop in Mortgage Rates Brings Good News for Homebuyers

Over the past few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac fell by half a percent. The drop happened over concerns about a potential recession. And since mortgage rates have risen dramatically this year, homebuyers across the country should see this decline…

Selling Your Home? A Skilled Real Estate Agent Can Maximize Your Profit.

During these turbulent times in real estate, it is more important than ever to find a skilled real estate agent who can maximize your profit when selling your home.  And when it comes to selling a home, not all real…

National and Washington DC Real Estate Market Predictions For 2023

Trying to guess what will happen in the real estate market is notoriously hard as the last two years have shown. Still, we keep doing it, so here we go again! Please note the difference in the national and local…

NAR 2022 Profile For Home Buyers and Seller

Every year since 1981, the National Association of Realtors has published a Profile of Home Buyers and Seller. Which is a survey of recent home buyers and sellers. The annual study provides experts in the field with granular data on consumer…

2021 Real Estate Market An Exception, Not A Benchmark

Something unprecedented happened during the epidemic years. Especially in 2021, everyone moved, home prices surged, and almost all real estate businesses saw record sales. And it matters because 2021 was anything but typical, and 2022 is continuously compared it.Year-over-year comparisons depict…

Are we heading towards a recession? If yes, How will the real estate market be affected?

Are we heading for a recession? If yes, how will the real estate market be affected? Let's look at some statistics from the past recessions.