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History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers

Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, the number of homeowners taking their ho...

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What Are Comps

What Are Comps?

Have you ever had your agent say, 'I’ll pull some comps,' and you’re like… cool. But what even are comps? They’re just homes like yours that sold recently — same size, style, area. It’s how we figure out what your place is actual...

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Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?

If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go. While multiple-offer situations haven’t disappeared entirely, they’re not nearly as common as they used t...

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DMV Market Update

DMV Weekly Market Update: Sept 1, 2025

Happy Labor Day folks! Supply of homes has steadily shrunk through the month of August in a sign that seasonality has re-entered the market. What we anticipate. A steady increase of listings as we make our way through September....

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Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers

Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain, especially in a market where every dollar counts. That’s where condos come in. For first-time buyers, they can ...

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DMV Real Estate Market Update

DMV Weekly Market Update: Aug 25, 2025

Welcome Back-to-School folks! Or is that next week for you? Get ready for the fall market. It's coming our way with potentially lots of new listings and maybe lower mortgage rates. How about you? Having thoughts of buying or sell...

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