Montgomery & Frederick County Housing Market: What Homebuyers Need to Know (Feb 2025 Update)

Buying a Home in Montgomery & Frederick County in February 2025: Essential InsightsThe real estate landscape in Montgomery and Frederick Counties, as well ask the entire region, is continually evolving. So, if you're considering purchasing a home, knowing the current…

DMV Real Estate: A Buyer’s Market or Seller’s Paradise? 2024 Trends & Insights

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. Uncover the latest trends, data insights, and discover hidden opportunities in this comprehensive…

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 rate. Recent years have seen a whirlwind of activity in this area, with rates…

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…

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 of your home search, the truth is, timing has never been more important. Even though…

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 seller price expectations. While it's natural for buyers to seek lower prices and sellers to aim high, last…

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, historically low mortgage rates, and soaring home values, all intensified by the pandemic. Today, we're returning to what can…

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…

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…

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 several variables producing considerable anxiety, like the ongoing conflict in the Middle East,…