How the 2025 Spring Housing Is Shaping Up
In a market shaped by nuance, timing, and long-term fundamentals, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer—but there is clarity in the data.
The Wolves at the Closing Table
The NAR commission ruling has triggered a fresh wave of legal and structural disruption.
Creating Value in Today’s Market with a Renovation Loan
Maximizing value in today’s market means looking beyond move-in-ready homes—here’s how to navigate the rehab process successfully.
Historic Patterns, Future Impacts: Forces Shaping Housing Today
In Part II assessing housing changes, we take a step back to uncover the historical patterns and economic forces that continue to shape homeownership today—and what that means for you. Learn more…
Historic Changes on the Horizon: Unpacking the First Week of Housing Policy Changes
The new administration’s bold housing policies could impact affordability, access, and the future value of your home. Learn more…
The Future of Home Insurance: Navigating Rising Challenges Amid Climate Disasters
This article delves into expert opinions on the evolving landscape of home insurance, its implications for the mid-Atlantic region, and actionable steps homeowners can take to manage rising costs.
GDP and Your Home: How Economic Growth Shapes Your Wealth
This article explores common way mortgage lenders extend refinance offers that appear more attractive than they are, and how to cut to the bottom line.
6 Tricks Mortgage Lenders Use to Entice Homeowners to Refinance and How to Spot Them
This article explores common way mortgage lenders extend refinance offers that appear more attractive than they are, and how to cut to the bottom line.
Real Estate Investing and the Time Value of Money
As Warren Buffett wisely noted, “Inflation swindles almost everybody.” Learn more about how inflation works and the time value of money.
Assessing the Impact of Trump’s Presidency on the U.S. Housing Market: Projected Winners, Losers, and Property Value in 2025
What will Donald Trump’s presidency mean for the real estate sector in 2025 and beyond. This analysis examines how the interplay of past and present conditions could shape the housing market under the upcoming administration.