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 actually do – and maybe you’re one of them. And that could make you

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

  Housing Market Trends   Home prices grow more slowly as inventory continues to climb. In June, the median sold price in the Washington, D.C. metro area was $650,000. Prices rose by 1.6% compared to a year ago, the smallest year-overyear gain in two years. Home prices rose fastest in Frederick Cou

Baltimore Metro Housing Market Report –June 2025

Housing Market Trends Home prices hit a new record high in June in the Baltimore metro area. The median sold price last month was $425,000, which is 3.0% higher than a year ago and a new high for the region. Median sold prices of detached homes and townhomes were both records in June, while condo p

What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today

If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standards are still strong. Lenders are making it slightly easier for well-qualified buyers to access financi