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Market Insights

DMV Housing Market Trends: What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know Right Now

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia, you’ve probably seen a lot of confusing headlines about the housing market. Some say prices are crashing.Others say it’s still competitive everywhere. The truth is more nuanced, and very local. Here’s what’s actually happening in the DMV housing market, and […]
Home Buying Tips

Understanding the 50-Year Mortgage: What It Is, How It Works, and Whether It’s Right for You

As a realtor serving the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region, it’s essential to help clients understand all the financing options (and trade-offs) that can affect their home-buying journey. One concept increasingly in the news is the idea of a 50-year mortgage—so let’s break it down, explore the benefits and drawbacks, and see how it might […]
Research & Trends

How the Government Shutdown & Furloughs Are Impacting the DMV Housing Market

What buyers, sellers and renters in the D.C./Maryland/Virginia (DMV) region need to know now A Quick Snapshot The DMV region is especially sensitive to federal workforce changes, given the large number of federal employees, contractors and agencies in the area. With the federal government shut down (or at least funding lapsing) and many workers furloughed […]
Market Insights, Research & Trends

2025 Housing Market Recap: What Trends Defined DC, Maryland & Virginia

Introduction The 2025 housing market across the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region painted a picture of resilience amid cooling national trends. While rising interest rates and affordability concerns tempered buyer activity, the region’s strong economy, limited inventory, and steady migration kept prices stable — and in some areas, still climbing. In this post, we’ll […]