That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal

    Open up a home search and you’ll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer. Most buyers scroll right past them, assuming something’s wrong with the house. But that instinct could be costing you, since the longer a home sits, the more motivated the seller

The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026

  If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone. Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven’t picked up like expected. And many buyers and sellers are wondering when things are going to feel easier or be more affordable. The truth is: a lot changed over the first half of this ye

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