Breaking Into the Market: Smart Moves for First-Time Buyers

Purchasing your first home is an exhilarating milestone, but it can also be a daunting process filled with numerous decisions and potential pitfalls. To navigate this journey successfully, it's essential to approach it with a strategic mindset. Here are some smart moves for first-time home buyers th

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

  Housing Market Trends   Washington D.C. area buyers and sellers cautious in January. A new Presidential administration and higherthan-expected mortgage rates contributed to a slow start to the 2025 housing market. While closed sales were up compared to a year ago, new pending contracts fell by 6.

Baltimore Metro Housing Market Report – January 2025

Housing Market Trends Affordability and uncertainty keep Baltimore area buyers on the sidelines. In January, the number of new pending sales across the Baltimore metro area was 6.3% lower than it was a year ago. Showing activity was also down by 5.8%. With mortgage rates near 7% and home prices ris

Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You

Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed. That’s been frustrating for buyers, leaving many wondering if they’d ever get a shot at owning a home. But here’s some welcome news: that whirlwind pace of home price growth is slowing down. Home Prices Are Rising at a Healthy Pace At the national le