HOUSING REPORT CARD: WASHINGTON DC

HOUSING REPORT CARD: WASHINGTON DC

Impact of Government Policies Under the Trump AdministrationOverall Grade: D– 1. Housing Market & Affordability Grade: C– Home Prices & Market Conditions Overview Washington, D.C.’s housing market entered fall 2025 in a transitional phase—no longer surging,...
HOUSING REPORT CARD: WASHINGTON DC

NEW PET REGS FOR DISTRICT RENTALS

DC's New Pets in Housing Amendment Act Strikes A Blow For The FurryBy Susan Isaacs The Act puts the leash on rental companies who discriminate against specific breeds and sizes of dogs, and curbs pet fees and “pet rent,” too. DC Council member Robert White...
HOUSING REPORT CARD: WASHINGTON DC

DC RENTAL ACT PASSED ON FIRST VOTE

How DC's RENTAL Act Will Affect Landlords, Investors And TenantsBy Susan Isaacs The D.C. Council approved The RENTAL Act (Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants and Landlords Act) on September 17th in a 10 to 2 first pass vote. The amended legislation will...
HOUSING REPORT CARD: WASHINGTON DC

CASE-SHILLER HOME PRICE INDEX JULY

Home prices post smallest increase in nearly two years, Case-Shiller index says. A break for buyers after decades of price increases? That depends… The Latest Case-Shiller Home Price Index Report: Price Growth Pace Slows But Prices Are Still RisingIf you’ve...
HOUSING REPORT CARD: WASHINGTON DC

THE TAX BILL AND REAL ESTATE

Impacts Of The 'Big Beautiful Bill' On HousingBy Susan Isaacs First-time homebuyers receive no grants or tax credits to ease the cost of entry into homeownership. Indirect benefits (like SALT and mortgage deductions) go to existing, and typically higher-income...
DC BUDGET CUT IMPLICATIONS

DC BUDGET CUT IMPLICATIONS

Mayor Says Bill Means $1B In Budget Cuts The Associated Press reports that President Trump has asked the House of Representatives to take up the DC funding ‘fix’ that the Senate passed “and get it done IMMEDIATELY.” The Senate bill would restore a $1.1 billion...