The 2025 housing market was a mixed bag. The past 12 months offered more homes available for sale and at slightly lower borrowing costs. Home prices, however, remained too steep for many middle-class Americans, causing properties to sit on the market longer and resulting in lower-than-expected sales. But 2025 wasn’t just a rollercoaster for buyers
New Year’s Eve Traditions Around the World (and How We Celebrate Closer to Home) As the clock counts down to midnight, people across the globe welcome the New Year with traditions that are rich in history, symbolism, and a shared sense of hope. Some rituals are joyful, some reflective, and some—especially in ancient times—were a
Home sales could increase in 2026, hitting close to 5 million sales according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. We can expect to see more inventory gradually come on the market and home prices decline. Here’s a quick summary of what the MBA is predicting (but who knows whether they will be right or not!) The
New Year’s Resolutions: A 4,000-Year-Old Group Project We Keep Failing Every January 1st, we wake up convinced we have entered our “new era.” This is the year we become organized. Hydrated. Financially responsible. Possibly a person who owns matching socks. And then by January 12th, we’re negotiating with ourselves like, “What if personal growth didn’t
The best restaurants for 2025 according to the New York Times include one in Maryland and 2 in Washington DC. The Washingtonian magazine also recognized the top restaurants around there region – and Maryland’s restaurants were on the list! Is there a night this week that you want to fill with a special dinner? Not
The holiday season has officially started in the Washington DC area and here are a few classic ways to celebrate with family and a few thousand of your closest new friends. Maybe I will see you at one of these! Sculpture Garden Ice Rink. Attention all ice-skaters: The Sculpture Garden Ice Rink is back at the National
Worried About a Recession? What Bethesda Home Buyers Need To Know Worried about a recessionIt’s completely understandable that homebuyers today are watching the economy with extra care. Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most of us ever make, and a little uncertainty in the headlines can make even confident buyers hesitate.
Renting vs. Owning: What Really Builds Wealth in Bethesda and Beyond Renting vs. Owning! Is this what you are contemplating for the New Year? Renting can feel like the simpler and more affordable option—especially these days. No repairs, no property taxes, no worrying about interest rates. You write the check each month and go about
Martha Stewart’s Christmas letter to Erma Bombeck and Erma’s response. Hi Erma, This perfectly delightful note is being sent on paper I made myself to tell you what I have been up to. Since it snowed last night, I got up early and made a sled with old barn wood and a glue gun. I
Luxury Homes in Bethesda: Where Convenience Meets Timeless Elegance If you’ve spent any time in Bethesda, you already know—this is a community that blends sophistication, convenience, and a warm neighborhood feel in a way few places can. As someone who has helped buyers and sellers throughout Bethesda for over 38 years, I can say with
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