The Hidden Advantage Repeat Buyers Have Right Now

  What if you didn’t have a mortgage payment on your next house? It may sound a little unrealistic. But for a number of homeowners, it’s actually doable. Nearly 3 in 10 homes purchased today are bought in cash, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). That’s far more than the pre-pan

Renting vs. Buying: The Numbers Might Surprise You

  Renting can feel like the easier choice right now. There’s no big down payment. No dealing with surprise repairs. And no long-term commitment. But then your rent goes up again. And again. And suddenly the thing that seemed flexible starts looking… expensive, especially considering you’re not build

How Your Equity Could Help Younger Generations Buy a Home

  Owning a home is a dream that seems increasingly out of reach for many younger generations. Skyrocketing home prices, rising interest rates, and tighter lending requirements make it challenging for first-time buyers to get a foothold in the housing market. But did you know that the equity you’ve b

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

  Housing Market Trends   Closed sales down sharply in January though buyers may be reemerging. The Washington, D.C. area housing market started 2026 with fewer sales but higher prices. Closed sales fell 10.3% year-over-year in January, with declines across property types and in most local markets.