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.
The New Condo Financing Checklist: DC Condo Guide
Fannie Mae has released a series of changes to conventional financing approvals for condos that may cross condos off home buyers’ lists.
Pepco Shutoff Pause And Data Centers
DC electric bills are skyrocketing thanks to a 2024 hike by Pepco. An appeals court vacated it due to lack of due diligence on the part of the D.C. Public Service Commission, its regulator.
Exploring Land-Based Property Tax: A Proposal
Traditional property taxes lump land and buildings together, unintentionally discouraging development and rewarding land speculation. What if we adopt a split rate instead, taxing land heavily while giving breaks on the structures we actually build?
