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

  Housing Market Trends New listings at historic lows in the Washington D.C. region in February. A total of 3,574 new listings came onto the market in February, a 12.8% decline from a year ago and the lowest number of February new listings since at least 2003. Only Frederick County, MD (+5.0%) had m

Baltimore Metro Housing Market Report –February 2026

  Housing Market Trends New listings down significantly in the Baltimore region. There were 1,989 new listings that came onto the market in February 2026 in the Baltimore metro area, a drop of 14.8% compared to the number of new listings added in February 2025. Sellers have been cautious and even mo

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