The Voice Of Reason In Washington DC Real Estate

Cost To DC Of Federal Job Losses

On February 28th, DC revised its revenue forecast for the DC Budget and Financial Plan, with a $1.01 billion reduction spread over three years, approx. $342 million per year.

February 27, 2025

Project 2025 Policies And The Housing Market

With all the cuts to government agencies like HUD, CFPB and GSA, what impact is the Project 2025 mandate having on the housing market?

February 27, 2025

Alexandria Short Term Rental Restrictions

While Alexandria City doesn't ban short term rentals outright, there are rules that predated the city's 2025 update.

February 22, 2025

Ginnie Mae Under Threat

DOGE cuts at Ginnie Mae have strained the agency and put 2.7 trillion in mortgage-backed-securities at risk.

February 19, 2025

resources for fired federal workers in DC

DC AREA RESOURCES FOR FEDERAL JOB LOSS

Losing a job suddenly can be a traumatic experience. Sharing of resources can be helpful during this trying time. Here's what we found in the DC area.

February 18, 2025

RETHINKING THE NEUTRAL RATE

Understanding the "neutral" interest rate and its impact on mortgage rates

February 14, 2025

JOB LOSS IMPACT TO DC REAL ESTATE

Since Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025, the U.S. has undergone a purge of federal agencies and jobs. The scope of workforce reduction is evolving, and its full impact will take months, even years, to assess.

February 2, 2025

ATTORNEY OPINION LETTERS: TITLE INSURANCE ALTERNATIVE?

Attorney opinion letters iin lieu of a title search? Relying on a lawyer's professional opinion about the status of a property's title, rather than conducting a comprehensive title search has drawbacks.

January 27, 2025

“GOLDEN” OR “GILDED” AND WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

The 'Golden Age' Vision For America He loves gold. In all its forms. And grand visions. So it's not surprising that Trump has adopted the phrase "Golden Age." But what does that really mean?

January 5, 2025

Susan Isaacs

IS HOUSING AN ASSET OR COMMODITY?

Housing commodification is result of broadened financialization of the housing market. Homes are increasingly seen as investment vehicles for wealth generation.

December 25, 2024

2025: THE DC REAL ESTATE GUIDE

2024 really left us hanging. The plan for a steady course of 2025 federal rate reductions and return to robust market conditions is being derailed by the White House.

December 25, 2024