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DMV Market Update: June 15, 2026

Let's make that three weeks in a row with 1K new listings. In all the market is still showing strength as a sellers market but that is not the experience for all the neighborhoods and product types in the DMV. Curious how thin...

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Pocket Listings Sell for More

Pocket Listings Sell for More

Did you know that pocket listings sell for more? Everybody says maximum exposure gets maximum price. Not always. A recent study by Darren Hayunga found off-market homes sold for 1.7 percent more than comparable MLS listings. Why? Seller...

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DMV Market Update: June 1, 2026

40%...that’s how much new listings jumped this week from last week. Not surprising a week after a holiday...and welcome. How about you, have any questions about the market? Let me know. We are here for you.

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What Buyers Aay They Want Versus What Actually Wins

Buyers will tell you they want one thing. Then they walk in and fall for something else. They talk about square footage, bedroom count, and the checklist. But emotion still wins. It might be the light, the ceiling height, the yard, or the ...

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DMV Market Update: May 25th, 2026

Happy Memorial Day! We have a quiet weekend folks. New listings are down but check in next week to see if it is the new trend or more likely a holiday weekend lull. Do you have any questions about the market? Let me know. We a...

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What Buyers Notice First

Buyers start forming an opinion before they see the whole house. It happens fast. The approach, the light, the smell, the sightlines. And then one more thing. How the house feels when you move through it. That first impression matters. It ...

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DMV Market Update

DMV Market Update: May 18th, 2026

Let us make that 5! That is right, we now have our fifth consecutive week of 1,000+ new listings. Better yet weekly inventory jumped 13% over last week's numbers and total available for homes for sale are up 4%. It might feel ...

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ROI on Kitchen Upgrades

Thinking about redoing the kitchen before you sell? Be careful. Taste is expensive. Buyers do not need your dream kitchen. They want one that feels clean, current, and easy. The best return usually comes from restraint. Lighting, hardwar...

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