Washington, D.C. Metro Housing Market Report – September 2025

Housing Market Trends Housing market conditions uncertain in the Washington D.C. metro area. A drop in mortgage rates boosted home sales in September, though the outlook for the area housing market remains uncertain. There were 3,894 closed sales in September across the D.C. region, a 4.4% increase

Baltimore Metro Housing Market Report –September 2025

  Housing Market Trends Lower rates boost closed sales, but buyers are still cautious in the Baltimore metro area. There were 2,597 closed sales in the Baltimore metro area in September, a 6.5% increase compared to a year ago. Closed sales increased in all counties except Carroll. However, the numb

Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025

  If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. According to Realtor.com, this October will have the most buyer-friendly conditions of any month in 2025: “By mid-October, buyers across much of the country may finally find th

What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates

  The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop? Let’s clear up the confusion. The Fed Doesn’t Directly Set Mortgage Rates Right now, all eyes are on the Fed. Most economists expect they