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DMV Market Update: July 20, 2026

The total number of homes for sale has ticked up about 1% since last week. Not a significant number. Meanwhile rates did make some upward movement last week. Is this opportunity knocking? Could be...have a great week folks!

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Compass National Network 

Compass National Network  Think it doesn’t matter which company your agent is with? Here’s something most people don’t realize… Compass is the largest real estate brokerage in the country — with top-tier agents in every major mar...

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Best House or Best Block?

Best house or best block? Here is a smart buyer question: Do you want the best house or the best block? A beautiful house on an average street or a strong house on a prime one? That choice matters. Because in real estate, the block can ca...

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What does $15M buy you in Washington?

What Does $15M Buy You in Washington?

What does $15 million buy you around Washington? Less than you think. On Chain Bridge Road, where Arlington meets McLean’s Gold Coast, it bought a 1966 house on just over an acre with sweeping Potomac views. Seven bedrooms. Four baths. ...

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DMV Market Update: June 29, 2026

Happy 4th of July week folks! Time for some hot dogs and fireworks here in the Nation's Capital. While you are at it, how about a new home? New listings ticked up slightly this week as well as total inventory. Just in ti...

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The Room That Sells the House

The room that sells the house… It is not always the kitchen. Usually, one room decides how a buyer feels about the whole house. Sometimes it is the family room. Sometimes the primary suite. Sometimes the outdoor space. There is usuall...

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DMV Market Update

DMV Market Update: June 22, 2026

Happy Summer folks! Time for summer camps and vacations here in the DMV. Our weekly numbers seem to be demonstrating a pull back from our Spring highs. Yet total inventory of homes for sale is strong. Go back and check o...

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What Feels Expensive in a Home?

What feels expensive in a home? Want to know what actually makes a home feel expensive? Usually, it is not what people think. It is not just marble. It is not just price. It is scale. -Ceiling height. -Natural light. -Strong windows. ...

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