What the Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t Telling You

  If you’ve been seeing headlines about rising foreclosures, you may be wondering if the housing market is headed for trouble again. But the reality behind those headlines tells a very different story. While foreclosure activity has increased slightly compared to the last few years, today’s market c

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

Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age

Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age As life evolves, so do your housing needs. The home that once felt perfect can start to feel too big, too costly, or simply no longer aligned with your lifestyle. If you’ve been asking yourself whether to stay or sell, you’re not alone—and there’s

Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

  According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out what they really need to save before making a move (see graph below):   If you’re wondering the same thing, you can always turn to th