Real Estate News
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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,
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What’s Really Happening in the DMV Housing Market?
DMV Housing Market Overview The DMV housing market remains one of the most closely watched real estate regions in the country. Activity across Washington, DC, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax reflects a market adjusting to higher borrowing costs while still benefiting from strong long-term demand, major employment centers, and ongoing redevelopment.
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DMV Real Estate Outlook: What 2025 Taught Us and What Comes Next
The DMV real estate market continues to show strong growth in 2026, with Maryland leading appreciation, DC redevelopment creating new opportunities, and buyers gaining long-term wealth through early homeownership.
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Real Estate Market Outlook for 2025 in the DMV Region
Featured Interview Watch the 2025 DMV market interview on YouTube Get Brian Coester’s latest take on home prices, buyer demand, mortgage pressure, and where the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia housing market may be headed next. DMV Housing News Real Estate Market Outlook for 2025 in the DMV Region The 2025 real estate outlook
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Did You Know Most First-Time Buyers Qualify for Down Payment Assistance?
Over 80% of first-time homebuyers qualify for some type of down payment assistance, but shockingly, only about 13% actually use it. The biggest reason? Lack of access to information. In this video, we’re talking about a powerful (and free) resource from Freddie Mac — their Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Tool. It’s a national database that
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Spring Market Shake-Up: Higher Rates, Faster Decisions, and the Smart Moves Buyers and Sellers Can Make Now
Spring is rewriting the usual playbook: higher rates are reshaping demand, the best homes are still moving fast, and smart pricing and preparation matter more than ever. Here are practical moves for buyers and sellers right now.
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Is the Housing Market Crashing or Stabilizing? What the Latest Signals Say
National “crash” headlines don’t match what the data is showing. Here’s what’s actually happening, the key signals to watch, and what it means for buyers and sellers across the DMV.
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The 5 Signals I Watch Before Calling a Housing Market Shift
Markets don’t shift on a single headline—they shift when a few key indicators start moving together. In this post, Brian Coester breaks down five signals he watches weekly to spot turning points early and translate the data into practical guidance for buyers, sellers, and investors.