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Why Your Home Equity Still Puts You Way Ahead

If you’ve seen headlines about home prices dropping, it’s easy to wonder what that means for the value of your home too. Here’s what you really need to know. Even with small price declines in some markets, data shows you’re like...

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DMV Market Update

DMV Weekly Market Update: Nov 17, 2025

DMV Weekly Real Estate Market Update: Nov 17, 2025 It is feeling more like winter today but Thanksgiving season is upon us. As for the market, we are down 2% in total inventory of homes for sale as we head into the holiday...

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DMV Realtor

A Cool Thing About Being a DMV Realtor

A Cool Thing About Being a DMV Realtor I have a cool job. One of the coolest parts of my job is seeing special properties before they come to market. Recently I toured 300-acre property with a historic house and outbuildings. An estate es...

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DMV Bakeries

Best DMV Bakeries

Thanksgiving is fast approaching folks. The DMV has an amazing variety of bakeries to lend a hand this holiday season. From scrumptious pies to custom desserts, these DMV bakeries have something for every discerning taste. So leave...

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How To Make Sure Your Sale Crosses the Finish Line

If there was one simple step that could help make your home sale a seamless process, wouldn't you want to know about it? There’s a lot that happens from the time your house goes under contract to closing day. And a few things still hav...

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DMV Market Update

DMV Weekly Market Update: Nov 10, 2025

DMV Weekly Market Update: Nov 10, 2025 Happy Monday! New and Total inventory of homes contracted a bit more as folks look for some certainty in the market. Hopefully the shutdown will be resolved by the close of the week an...

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Thought the Market Passed You By? Think Again.

If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. With more homes to choose from, prices leveling...

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What’s Your Fixer Upper Worth?

What’s your fixer upper worth? Who’s going to buy your fixer upper? I see homes in great condition and others that need some love. Do you have an older home with a kitchen and baths that need updating? How about your neighborhood, are ...

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