Washington DC Real Estate News, Hot Topics And Market Data
September 9, 2026
Why Your Condo Purchase May Fail Due To The Association’s Insurance Policy
September 5, 2026
DC Considers NY-Style Pied-à-Terre Tax
September 4, 2026
Are Zillow’s “Lifestyle Renters” Just Buyer Wannabes?
August 14, 2026
Those House-Hoarding Boomers Part 2
August 8, 2026
Those House-Hoarding Boomers
August 3, 2026
Should Condo Association Fees Be Escrowed Like Property Taxes?
August 2, 2026
Wall Street Says Real Estate Is Fine. Tell That To Everyone Else.
July 22, 2026
Housing Starts: Why They’ve Fallen And Can’t Get Up
July 19, 2026
DC Real Estate Market 2026: Redfin’s Forecast And What Local Buyers Should Know
July 13, 2026
Mortgage Rates Matter: Resilience Matters More.
September 9, 2026
You’re a condo buyer. You have excellent credit, plenty of income and a solid down payment. But you still can’t get a conventional mortgage on the unit you want to purchase. It’s not you, it’s them.
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September 5, 2026
DC Considers NY-Style Pied-à-Terre Tax
SusanIsaacs
The DC Council is considering a pied-à-terre tax similar to New York’s. Let’s get into it.
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September 4, 2026
Are Zillow’s “Lifestyle Renters” Just Buyer Wannabes?
SusanIsaacs
Before Deciding Americans Prefer Renting, Maybe We Should Find Out If They Can Afford to Buy Zillow says something interesting is happening to the American renter. Once viewed largely as a temporary stop on the way to homeownership, renting is increasingly becoming a deliberate long-term choice, Zillow claims. It calls the people making it “lifestyle renters.” Renting Is A Legitimate Long-Term Option, Not A Fallback So says Zillow Chief Economist Mischa Fisher. For some people, it absolutely is. But Zillow points to another statistic as evidence of this changing attitude: Only 42% of renters say they would be very or … Keep Reading
July 29, 2026
DC REAL ESTATE TOOLS
SusanIsaacs
Washington DC Real Estate Explained. Answers to the real estate questions asked most often by buyers, sellers and investors. Each … Keep Reading
July 28, 2026
DC REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE
SusanIsaacs
The Freshest Washington DC Data. The DC real estate market is constantly evolving. Stay ahead of trends and shifts with … Keep Reading
July 13, 2026
Mortgage Rates Matter: Resilience Matters More.
Every time mortgage rates change, home sellers cringe and buyers rethink their plans because their potential monthly payment just tweaked up.
July 8, 2026
Expansive Navy Yard Penthouse
Framed by a wall of glass that blurs the lines between indoors and out, PH02 offers breathtaking skyward views and an eastern exposure that gifts you with warm, colorful sunrises and naturally cooling midday tones.
June 19, 2026
CPI, Jobs And Rates: The Fed’s Dilemma
New Fed Chair Kevin Wash walks the tightrope between cuts and hikes at the June FOMC meeting.