Stability over volatility As the new year begins, the residential real estate market in Northwest Washington, D.C. is settling into a more balanced and measured phase. After several years shaped by sharp rate increases and limited inventory, conditions are gradually improving. Buyers and sellers alike are approaching decisions with greater clarity, and the market is … Continue reading Market Outlook for the New Year: Northwest Washington, D.C.
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Long & Foster Joins Forbes Global Properties Exclusive Luxury Network
"Luxury" has changed in recent years. No longer is it simply about status symbols or the exclusionary club, but about significance, passion and shared beliefs. Affluent consumers value authenticity and connections more than ever. Recognizing this change, we’ve shifted our approach to luxury real estate. Long & Foster Real Estate, the nation’s No. 1 real … Continue reading Long & Foster Joins Forbes Global Properties Exclusive Luxury Network
Bethesda’s 2020 Top Real Estate Influencers
DISTRICT HOME MAGAZINE published its Elite Realtors Annual Edition 2021 and has included Hill among Bethesda's Top Producers and "Real Estate Influencers" for 2020. He is extremely grateful to his fantastic buyers and sellers who entrusted him with their largest investments, and he looks forward to helping you. Visit their Success Stories (under "Testimonials" tab … Continue reading Bethesda’s 2020 Top Real Estate Influencers
Ten Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2021
As I mentioned in my previous post, while 2020 has been an incredibly challenging year across all markets, housing turned out as a bright spot. In a recent Christie's International Real Estate conference, I discussed the global real estate markets with 700 brokers from 24 countries. Despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. homeownership … Continue reading Ten Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2021
Anti-Fraud and Password Safety in Today’s Real Estate World
The Internet is a tremendous resource and essential tool to help you in your real estate research, communications, and transactions. And with those opportunities come real risk. Almost every day, we hear about fraud, phishing emails, online identity theft or other cyber security risks, and that’s why it’s critical that we actively protect ourselves … Continue reading Anti-Fraud and Password Safety in Today’s Real Estate World
CMAs, BPOs, AVMs and Appraisals Explained
This article explains the four most common valuation methods used for real property transactions and how and when they are used. It’s important to note that the methods below are not necessarily mutually exclusive. Lenders, servicers, investors, and other professionals use one or more of these valuation methods, depending on circumstances and the type of … Continue reading CMAs, BPOs, AVMs and Appraisals Explained