The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026

  If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone. Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven’t picked up like expected. And many buyers and sellers are wondering when things are going to feel easier or be more affordable. The truth is: a lot changed over the first half of this ye

Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low

  The housing market is shifting, and buyers are finally seeing something many thought would take years to happen — newly built home prices are reaching their lowest levels in five years. For homebuyers, especially first-time buyers, this could open the door to opportunities that previously felt out

The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale

  Most sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And it’s often the one that costs them the most. That’s their asking price.  A survey from Realtor.com shows about 8 in 10 (80%) of sellers expect to sell at or above their asking price today. But here’s where things get interesting. In re

Washington, D.C. Metro Housing Market Report – April 2026

Housing Market Trends   D.C. area sellers emerge in April and contracts continue to move. Home sales activity in the Washington, D.C. metro area has been slow and steady in the first part of 2026, with new pending sales up only modestly compared to a year ago. However, in April, new pending sales we