What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market

    There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt? The short answer? No. The housing market doesn’t stop. It keeps moving. Homes are still being bought and sold, contracts are still be

Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates

  When it comes to buying a home, the conversation always seems to turn to interest rates. Headlines often warn that rates are “high” or “rising,” and it’s easy to feel like waiting is your only option. But here’s the truth: you don’t need to be afraid of today’s mortgage rates. In fact, buying now

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

Housing Market Trends Housing market conditions uncertain in the Washington D.C. metro area. A drop in mortgage rates boosted home sales in September, though the outlook for the area housing market remains uncertain. There were 3,894 closed sales in September across the D.C. region, a 4.4% increase

Baltimore Metro Housing Market Report –September 2025

  Housing Market Trends Lower rates boost closed sales, but buyers are still cautious in the Baltimore metro area. There were 2,597 closed sales in the Baltimore metro area in September, a 6.5% increase compared to a year ago. Closed sales increased in all counties except Carroll. However, the numbe