One in five sellers cut prices as inventory rises, shifting power back toward homebuyers in 2025.Buyer and seller confidence is improving, supported by strong job market and steady Fed interest rates.
Blog
-
Will 2029’s Home Prices Surpass Pre-Bubble Levels?
National home prices expected to rise by 19.8% through 2029, averaging 3.7% annual growth.
Price Growth
2025 (+3.4%)
2026 (+6.8%)
2027 (+10.8%)
2028 (+15.2%)
2029 (+19.8%) -
D.C. 2025: Capitol Market Softens, Then Rebounds
Washington D.C. condo and urban unit values expected to dip slightly.
Suburban MD/VA homes more resilient due to commuter appeal.
-
Average down payment for DC-area homebuyers is now 10%
In April, the median down payment for D.C. homebuyers was 10%, below the national average of 15%, averaging nearly $62,000. Lower down payments in D.C. are linked to the popularity of VA loans (16.5% of mortgages) and FHA loans (13.3%), both requiring smaller down payments. All-cash purchases made up 21.6% in D.C., compared to 30.7% nationally. Down payments vary widely across metro areas, with Virginia Beach at just 2%.
Continue to full article -
2025 Design Trends: Speed up Your Sale
Japandi style tops buyer preferences with its minimal, nature-inspired, and calming aesthetic.
Scandinavian design emphasizes simplicity, natural materials, and serene neutral tones. -
Will 2027 Be the Peak of Housing Growth?
US home prices are projected to ↑ 3.4% in 2025 and ↑ 3.3% in 2026.
By 2027, cumulative US home price gains are projected to reach ↑ 10.8% since end of 2024. -
Global Real Estate: $19.5T by 2031
The global residential Real Estate market will reach USD 19.5T by 2031, growing at 9.2% CAGR.
Urban growth in emerging nations will drive increased demand for residential Real Estate by 2030. -
Month of “May” Is the Best Time to Sell Your House in 2025
Homes listed late May sell for 1.6% more, adding ~$5,600 extra profit.
Buyer urgency peaks before summer vacations and school year deadlines. -
2.7% of D.C. Offices Becoming Housing Units
9.2M sq. ft. planned for conversion in D.C.
Represents 2.7% of total office stock.