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The avg US homeowner now pays ~$16K/yr in hidden homeownership costs, including maintenance, insurance, and property taxes.
These hidden costs are rising faster than household incomes, 4.7% vs. 3.8% over the past year.
Homeowners in the DC metro face hidden costs of ~$17.7K/yr, above the national avg.
Property taxes are ~$5.3K annually, and maintenance adds ~$10.7K/yr.
Insurance costs (~$1.7K) remain below the national avg, but total expenses are still substantial.

Washington, DC ranks as one of the most expensive markets, averaging ~$483/sq ft.
Typical homes offer premium pricing due to proximity to federal jobs and national institutions.
Limited land availability contributes to consistently high home values across the district.
Demand remains strong, supported by stable employment and government-related industries.
Affordability pressures persist as buyers compete for a small pool of available housing.

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Happy Thanksgiving. May the autumn glow and delicious harvest of the season bring you happiness and prosperity.

Luxury rentals for global tenants meet high demand for mobility and flexibility in 2025.
Branded residences ensure consistent occupancy and premium returns worldwide.
Hospitality-inspired services increase tenant retention and perceived value.
Eco-friendly and socially responsible developments attract conscientious, high-net-worth renters.
Global luxury rentals offer investors scalable, experience-driven, and resilient opportunities.

DC recorded 5,400 home sales in January–October 2025, with 25% paid entirely in cash.
Cash purchases remain steady, reflecting consistent demand among affluent buyers in the city.
Luxury buyers dominate high-end neighborhoods, reducing reliance on financing for property acquisitions.
Four of the top five all-cash neighborhoods have median home prices exceeding $1 million.
Overall, DC’s market is flat, but high-end properties maintain strong investor activity.

First half of 2025 saw more inventory, but still a seller’s market with only a slight increase in listings.
First-time and move-up buyers are pausing purchases, mainly due to job security concerns.
Most sellers are older residents moving for retirement, estate sales, or seeking smaller homes.
The median sale price of a home in Capitol Hill was $908K in Late-Summer.
Public marketing of listings is emphasized; private exclusives are discouraged to maximize seller benefit.

Active listings rose 38.2% year-over-year in October.

Median list price was $594,500 in October.

Median days on market equaled 4 days.

Price-reduced share reached 18.6% of listings.

Strong inventory growth may increase buyer negotiation power.

The District of Columbia has the nation’s highest mortgage share at 74.3%.

Younger and mobile homeowners make its Real Estate market highly rate-sensitive.

Falling mortgage rates are expected to fuel strong homebuying and refinancing activity.

D.C.’s high housing costs magnify the impact of borrowing affordability.

The Real Estate sector here remains a key indicator of national housing momentum.