What’s happening right now for home buyers in the DMV WHY CASH ISN’T THE ONLY KING IN DC REAL ESTATE A DC-area buyer’s introduction to winning in a competitive market — without an all-cash offer. You’ve found the house. It checks every box. Then your agent calls with news that drops your stomach: there are […]
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The DMV Luxury Market in 2025
The luxury market in Montgomery County and the DMV proved resilient throughout 2025. In spite of the national economic headwinds of inflation and the local headwinds that included an extended government shutdown and layoffs, we saw a brisk market for luxury properties. Inventory was constrained by the limited supply (which impacted all price points) but […]
Buying Historic Property in the DMV
Through our experience, we find that there are some buyers who are steadfast in their home style preference: some value the one-of-a-kind charm of an older home and at the opposite spectrum, those who value everything modern. If your preferences fall in the older home category, you’re in great shape in some of the markets […]
Mid-Summer Market Update
What’s happening in the DMV Real Estate Market? Well, we’re at the mid-summer point in 2025, and our real estate market has certainly given us a lot to talk about. We’re really starting to see a shift in the market, but interestingly, it’s almost backward when compared to historical market shifts we’ve seen. The condo […]
Montgomery County: A paradise of Parks!
Did you know that Montgomery County boasts a network of over 400 managed parks? There is more than 34,000 acres of parkland in our corner of Maryland, and 94% of the county’s population lives within a half mile of a park. There are parks for all interests and ages, and here are a few favorites: […]
Beautiful Homes from Classic Film
We’re going through a massive heatwave on the east coast, with no signs of it letting up. But all is not lost! For those of you who love interior design and all things “home” as much as we do, we have a solution for hanging out inside in your air-conditioned home. How about watching a […]
1st Quarter 2025 Market Update for Montgomery County and DC/Northern Virginia
If you think you are seeing more FOR SALE signs up in the DMV this April, you are. Some of the buying actions we typically see in a strong real estate market are re-emerging in our area. Does this mean the “Sellers’ Market” of the past 4 years is over? We wouldn’t say it’s over, […]
Common Home Inspection findings in DMV Residences
If you’re a homeowner preparing to sell or a buyer hoping to find your dream home this summer, you’ve probably given some thought to a home inspection. Sellers (especially those who have been in their homes for many years) often wonder what might come up on a buyer’s home inspection report. Buyers wonder the same […]
Need to start decluttering to downsize? Here are some hacks…
Downsizing: why is it so hard? We work with clients throughout the DMV who are struggling with the concept of downsizing and decluttering. Why is it so hard? For most of those we work with, it comes down to a simple concept: in a home where you have raised children, celebrated holidays, birthday parties and […]
A tale of mixed Markets
Home sales around the beltway When you hear a news report about the real estate market in the DMV, it’s always wise to take the generalized information with a grain of salt. I had the opportunity this week to connect with agents who specialize in micro-markets around the beltway, and the reports were a real […]