Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now

Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid closing costs, mortgage rate buy-downs, and more. In the industry, it’s called a concession or an incentive. What Are Concessions and Incentives? When a seller or bu

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

Housing Market Trends   Listings up, contracts lower in April in the Washington D.C. metro area. Inventory surged in April. At the end of the month, there were 9,815 active listings, a 49.4% increase over a year ago. The number of new listings coming onto the market in April was 1.7% higher than Ap

Baltimore Metro Housing Market Report – April 2025

Housing Market Trends   Baltimore buyers and sellers waver as economic uncertainty dampens the spring market. There were 5,168 homes on the market in the Baltimore metro as of the end of April 2025, increasing 29.3% year-over-year. Inventory in the region is at its highest level since June 2020. Ho

Home Projects That Boost Value

Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Your time, energy, and money matter – and not all upgrades offer the payoff you might expect. As U.S. News Real Estate explains: ". . . not every home renovation project will increase the