The housing market is influenced by the state of the economy. With so many economic developments recently, you may be wondering about the impact on the housing market. To keep you informed, we looked at a few factors that are currently affecting the real estate market. Rising Mortgage Rates The recent increase in mortgage interest … Continue reading May Residential Real Estate Market Update
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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
What You Can Expect In the Spring Market
As the spring housing market kicks off, you likely want to know what you can expect this season when it comes to buying or selling a house. While there are multiple factors causing some uncertainty, including the conflict overseas, rising inflation, and the first rate increase from the Federal Reserve in over three years — … Continue reading What You Can Expect In the Spring Market
GCAAR Recognizes Hill Slowinski with Award
Sales between $5 million and $10 million I am grateful and honored to be recognized for excellence in 2021 which would not have been possible without the continued support and referrals of my wonderful clients, colleagues, friends, and family. I and my family thank you for your confidence and trust!
Tax Time: Housing-related Items to Keep in Mind
Tax season is upon us and, this year, the filing deadline is April 18. The deadline was pushed back from April 15 because of Emancipation Day, which is a holiday in Washington, D.C. As you prepare your 2021 taxes, here are a few housing-related items to keep in mind. Home interest deductions · Mortgages that … Continue reading Tax Time: Housing-related Items to Keep in Mind
Now is a Particularly Great Time to Sell a Home
While real estate is hyper-local and each area experiences its own ebbs and flows, a number of trends still affect the market as a whole. Throughout 2021, inventory challenges and low mortgage rates remained a common theme. With the arrival of winter and recent news of upward pressure on interest rates expected throughout 2022, if … Continue reading Now is a Particularly Great Time to Sell a Home
The Facts Many Headlines Overlook
Context is Important. There are a lot of questions right now regarding the real estate market as we head into 2022. The forbearance program is coming to an end and mortgage rates are beginning to rise. With all of this uncertainty, anyone with a megaphone – from the mainstream media to a lone blogger – … Continue reading The Facts Many Headlines Overlook
Does Your House Have What Buyers Want?
The rise in remote work is changing what many Americans want in their homes. Many companies are choosing to delay reopening or go remote full-time, and today’s buyers are looking for homes with more space to support their work needs. As a seller, if you no longer need the extra room you have in your … Continue reading Does Your House Have What Buyers Want?
Selling In An Adjusting Market
As summer comes to a close, with school starting, and fall just around the corner, September brings a time of transition. If you’re thinking about selling your home, you may be hearing reports of inventory trickling back on the market in some locations and bidding wars appearing to be slightly less common. Here’s some insight on … Continue reading Selling In An Adjusting Market
2021 Housing Market Predictions And Forecasts
Where We Are Heading After a whirlwind of a year in 2020, the housing market looks like a minefield of complications. Thanks to COVID-19 and its impact on the U.S., the right decisions for a potential home buyer may be completely different from what they were in 2019. Some have to permanently work from home … Continue reading 2021 Housing Market Predictions And Forecasts
Maximize Your Selling Potential With Our New Turnkey Listing Concierge
I am pleased and excited to offer a new and unique service to listing clients that no other broker can provide. It is part of my total client focus, a differentiation of providing a luxury level of service, where taking care of clients is the Long & Foster | Christie’s way.Long & Foster created the … Continue reading Maximize Your Selling Potential With Our New Turnkey Listing Concierge
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
Tips for Buyers in a Tight Housing Market
Because Hill Slowinski successfully negotiated and won their dream home! For first-time, move-up and downsizing buyers, 2020 has been a challenging year. While most housing markets have had low numbers of homes for sale for several years, in 2020, many would-be sellers pulled back from listing their homes over concern about the impact of Covid-19 … Continue reading Tips for Buyers in a Tight Housing Market
Mid-Summer Update
As always, your safety and that of your family is of the utmost importance and is our priority. We're committed to helping you with all the safety and health measures we can apply to your home visits, inspections, showings, purchases and sales. July was our busiest month so far and surpassed May 2019 buyer and … Continue reading Mid-Summer Update
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