September 5, 2026
DC Considers NY-Style Pied-à-Terre Tax
The DC Council is considering a pied-à-terre tax similar to New York's. Let's get into it.
September 4, 2026
Are Zillow’s “Lifestyle Renters” Just Buyer Wannabes?
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
Those House-Hoarding Boomers Part 2
Boomers are accused of hoarding America’s housing stock. Buying houses cheap, massive equity gains, locked-in mortgages and refusal to sell.
Those House-Hoarding Boomers
The claim: Boomers not only own nearly double the number of family-sized homes owned by millennials, they're keeping them longer, locking out younger generations.
Should Condo Association Fees Be Escrowed Like Property Taxes?
As Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac tighten condo lending standards, is it time to escrow condo dues?
Wall Street Says Real Estate Is Fine. Tell That To Everyone Else.
U.S. real estate sector numbers look attractive, but the gap between real estate viewed as a financial asset vs shelter has never been wider.
Housing Starts: Why They’ve Fallen And Can’t Get Up
May data hammered the point home: we aren’t building enough homes, and that’s going to define who can afford to live where for decades to come.
DC Real Estate Market 2026: Redfin’s Forecast And What Local Buyers Should Know
A new housing forecast from Redfin says America’s housing market favors buyers, but their advantage is finally starting to shrink.
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.
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.
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.
Virginia OKs ADUs On All Single Family Lots
On July 1, 2027, every locality in Virginia will be required to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) “by right” on single-family lots.