Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low — Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal

  Mortgage rates have been one of the hottest talking points in the housing world — and for good reason. After years of stubbornly high borrowing costs, interest rates for home loans have eased significantly, hitting their lowest levels in more than three years. That shift is more than just a number

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

  Housing Market Trends Sales lower in December and overall 2025 sales below 2024 in the D.C. Metro Area. Closed sales in the final month of the year in the D.C. metro area were 2.0% lower than December 2024. Overall, 2025 sales tracked 1.1% lower than 2024. New pending sales were modestly better, u

Baltimore Metro Housing Market Report –December 2025

Housing Market Trends Baltimore metro area sellers more active than buyers in 2025. In the Baltimore region, overall sales in 2025 are below 2024 but listing activity was stronger. New listings in the Baltimore metro increased 0.9% in December, and overall, 2025 saw 3.5% more new listings with gains

Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026

Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been holding their breath waiting for things to get better. The