DC METRO HOUSING TRENDS - MY BLOG
Median vs. Average Home Prices: What Do They Really Tell You?
(real data from DC neighborhoods like Burleith, Georgetown, Berkeley, Hillandale, Glover Park and Foxhall Village)If you’ve ever read a headline like…
DC Metro Housing Market: The Truth Behind the Headlines (February 2025)
Misinformation is spreading like wildfire online, and it’s intentionally designed to create panic. I’ve seen it firsthand—just last week, I had to sen…
Test the Market with Compass Private Exclusives
In today's chaotic Washington DC metro real estate market, the strategy you choose to sell your home can significantly impact your final sale price an…
What Home Buyers Want Right Now – How to Position Your Home for a Stro…
Wondering how to sell your home in February 2025? This guide covers what buyers want right now, from move-in-ready homes to smart pricing strategies.
Montgomery & Frederick County Housing Market: What Homebuyers Need to Kn…
Buying a Home in Montgomery & Frederick County in February 2025: Essential InsightsThe real estate landscape in Montgomery and Frederick Counties, as…
DC Metro Housing Market 2025: Understanding the Buyer-Seller Price Gap
The 2024 real estate market revealed a fascinating trend that will most likely continue into 2025: an unprecedented disconnect between buyer and selle…
What’s Your Magic Number? Introducing the MAKE ME SELL Program at Comp…
We’ve all had that moment—staring at our home, running the numbers in our heads, and thinking, If someone offered me $X, I’d sell in a heartbeat. I kn…
Washington DC Housing Market Heats Up as Mortgage Rates Drop: Key Trends…
Washington DC Housing Market Heats Up as Mortgage Rates DropIntroduction:The Washington, DC, metro housing market is experiencing a surge in buyer act…
Washington D.C. Metro Real Estate Market Update: Key Trends & Insights f…
The Washington, D.C., Metro real estate market closed November 2024 with several notable trends that reflect both opportunities and challenges for buy…
DC’s Population Surpasses 700,000: What the Numbers Mean for the Futur…
Washington, DC, is once again experiencing a population resurgence. For the first time in five years, DC's population has surpassed the 700,000 mark,…
Where Cash is King: Top DC Neighborhoods for Cash Buyers
While a third of American home buyers are paying cash nationwide, Washington DC's real estate market tells a more nuanced story. From embassy-adjacent…
The Science and Art of Home Pricing
In today's real estate market in the Washington, DC, metro area, one statistic caught my attention: 25.4% of homes needed a price adjustment before se…
DMV Real Estate: A Buyer's Market or Seller's Paradise? 2024 Trends & In…
The DMV real estate market is a tale of two cities in 2024. While D.C. remains a seller's paradise, the suburbs are leaning towards a buyer's market.…
How to Attract More Buyers to Your Home in the Washington, D.C. Metro Ar…
Sell Faster, Get More Offers, and Maximize Your Home’s AppealSelling a home in the Washington, D.C. metro area is different from selling in many other…
FHA Loans in Washington, D.C.: Your Guide to Homeownership in 2024
FHA Loans in Washington, D.C.: Your Guide to Homeownership in 2024FHA Loan Federal Housing AdministrationIntroductionAre you dreaming of homeownershi…
The ROI of Home Staging: Key Statistics from the 2023 NAR Report
SIGN LISTING BY APRIL 30TH AND GET FREE STAGING! List your home any time in 12 months after signing. CLICK TO SEE DETAILSWhy Home Staging Matters: Ke…
Reality Checks In: The Real Estate Market After the Unicorn Boom
The real estate market is undergoing a significant transformation. Gone are the days of the 'unicorn' years—periods marked by unprecedented demand, hi…
Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates
Understanding the Dynamics Behind Mortgage RatesIf you plan to buy or sell a home in the near future, you're probably keeping an eye on the mortgage r…
Artificial Scarcity in Real Estate: How It's Driving Up Prices
Have you ever wondered why some products, like the coveted Hermes Birkin bags, have an 18-month waitlist? This phenomenon is known as Artificial Scarc…
Moving Homes with Low Rates: A Country's Winning Formula!
🏠 I read this fascinating story about another unique way to buy homes in Denmark and felt compelled to share. Ever felt trapped in your home because y…
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 apar…
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 sell…
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…
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 g…
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…
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…
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 es…
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 busines…
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 pote…
Are we heading towards a recession? If yes, How will the real estate mar…
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.
What about foreclosures in TODAY'S market?
What You Actually Need To Know About the Number of Foreclosures in Today’s Housing Market/
Home Price Appreciation Is Great for Existing Homeowners
If you're planning to sell your home this season, rising prices are great news for you. But it's important to understand why prices are rising to begi…
How To View Rising Mortgage Rates as a Buyer
In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 5%. While that news may have you questioning the timing o…
Balancing Your Wants and Needs In The Current Market
Since the number of homes for sale is low today, it can feel challenging to find one that checks all your boxes. But if you know which features are ab…
What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here…
Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since Jan…
The Best Week to List Your House Is Coming Up
Mark your calendar - best week to list a house is coming!Are you considering selling your home? If this is the case, you should make it a point to beg…
What You Can Expect from the Spring Housing Market
As the spring housing market gets underway, you may be wondering what to expect this season in terms of purchasing or selling a home. While there are…
Don’t Get Caught Off Guard by Closing Costs
It's critical for a homebuyer to prepare and budget for the costs that will arise during the process of purchasing a property. While most individuals…
Homeowners have an incredible leverage in this market
Homeowner have an incredible leverage in today's market.
Are Home Prices Continuing To Rise?
Luxury residential buildings along Grosvenor Crescent in London's Belgravia district, one of the UK's most expensive residential streets. London, Engl…
Is a new house buble coming? You be the judge.
According to a recent survey, many consumers fear that a housing bubble is forming. That sentiment is reasonable, given that home price appreciation i…
Supply and Demand in Today’s Market
Some Key TakeawaysToday’s housing market is the direct result of low supply and high buyer demand. Here’s what that means for you and your plans to bu…
How Supply and Demand can affect your goals?
There are considerably more purchasers shopping for homes than sellers offering their homes in today's property market. This indicates that property p…
Why is the house inventory so low?
One significant issue on homebuyers' minds this year is: why is it so difficult to find a house to buy? The truth is that we're in the midst of the ul…
Things to Stay Away From After Applying for a Mortgage
There are a few things to remember before closing once you've discovered your dream house and applied for a mortgage. It's exciting to start planning…