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Trust Issues
💬’I don’t need an inspection, it looks fine.’ —Right... because if it looks good on the surface, there’s definitely nothing hiding behind the walls. 💬’Zillow says it’s worth more.’ —Perfect should we have Zillow joi...
The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High
When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it's a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp. The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have more choices and can be more...
What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?
According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. Let that sink in. That means most homebuyers think they need better credit than they actua...
DMV Weekly Market Update: Aug 4, 2025
Happy August folks! Last week’s jobs report had a positive effect on mortgage rates and has some hopeful we could see a rate reduction from the FED in September. In the meantime, we are seeing a good supply of homes for ...
Today’s Interest Rates
Yes, interest rates are still high, inventory is tight but improving, but here’s what most people don’t realize; prices aren’t dropping much, and waiting could mean paying more if rates fall and competition explodes.
Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025
With all the headlines circulating recently, you may be wondering what’s next for home prices? Here’s what the expert forecasts say. Home prices are still forecast to rise nationally this year, just at a much slower pace. But pric...
Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets
Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting to move in different directions. In some places, buyers are calling the shots. In others, sellers stil...
DMV Weekly Market Update: July 28, 2025
This is a big week for financial news. Hopefully it is all positive. On the housing side we are seeing a 2.8% reduction of total inventory since last week. In our opinion despite the low inventory, it is still a good time for...