Real Estate News
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DMV Housing Market Update: Buyers Gain Ground as July 2026 Home Prices Cool
DMV Housing Market Update: Buyers Gain Ground as July 2026 Home Prices Cool DMV housing market report for July 2026: median home price dips to $660,000, inventory climbs, and the Contract Ratio signals a shifting advantage toward buyers across DC and Montgomery County. Brian Coester breaks down what this means for buyers, sellers, and homeowners…
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Who’s Actually Making Home Loans in 2026? Big Bank and Mortgage Company Production, By the Numbers
The Big Picture: A $2.2 Trillion Market The U.S. mortgage market is on track for roughly $2.2 trillion in single-family originations in 2026, up from about $2.05 trillion in 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. By unit count, that’s approximately 5.8 million loans this year, up from 5.4 million in 2025. The split: Final…
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DMV Housing Market Hits $675K
The DMV housing market reached a $675,000 median price in June 2026 as sales and inventory both rose. Here’s what the latest Bright MLS data means for buyers and sellers in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
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Sweeping New Housing Law Takes Effect – And a Capital Gains Tax Exemption Could Be Next: What It Means for DMV Homeowners
The biggest overhaul of federal housing policy in a generation is now the law of the land — and for homeowners across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, a second wave of legislation targeting the capital gains tax on home sales could be an even bigger deal. Here’s what happened, what’s pending in Congress, and what…
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DMV Housing Affordability: What Trump’s Housing Agenda Could Mean Locally
Housing affordability is a national issue, but in the DMV it feels especially personal. Buyers across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia are dealing with high home prices, limited inventory, rising monthly payments, and the ongoing pressure of mortgage rates that remain elevated compared with the ultra-low-rate years. That is why any federal housing policy…
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Memorial Day in the DMV: Remembrance First
A direct Memorial Day reflection from Brian Coester focused on remembrance, Arlington, and gratitude to Gold Star families and the fallen.
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Capitol Hill Housing Market Update
Capitol Hill market update from Brian Coester covering pricing, inventory, buyer demand, and what sellers should know right now.
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Washington DC Real Estate Market Report: Neighborhood Trends, Prices & Buyer Outlook
A data-first look at the Washington DC real estate market, including neighborhood trends, pricing dynamics, buyer strategy, and seller outlook for 2026.
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DMV Market Pulse — Week of May 25, 2026
A data-first look at this week’s DMV housing market, including prices, inventory, days on market, and mortgage rate pressure.
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Coester Real Estate Services and REC.Homes Launch Vestimate, a New AI-Powered Home Value Tool
Vestimate Launches AI Home Value Tool for the DMV Housing Market New AI Home Valuation Tool Targets Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia GAITHERSBURG, MD — May 12, 2026 — Coester Real Estate Services and Real Estate Connection (REC) have launched Vestimate, a new AI-powered home value tool built specifically for the Washington DC, Maryland,…