Howe Real Estate Should Be

Did you know that the Mayor of Tokyo gifted 3,000 Yoshino cherry trees to the city of Washington, D.C. in 1912?  Cherry blossoms have been an iconic part of spring in the DMV, and predicting their arrival has become something of a sport (just check out BloomCam). This year’s peak bloom is anticip...

Last year the Montgomery County Council passed the Renters' Rights and Stabilization Act, which gave tenants of certain residential properties a 30 day right to make an offer on the property from the owner before the owner may sell the property to a third party.   As you can imagine, this has com...

For the past few years, it’s been mostly a seller’s market. But dynamics are shifting as inventory is increasing around the country.  For instance, in Washington DC, inventory is up to 4.6 months of supply versus the 5 year average of 2.6 months.    At a minimum, the market is balancing out a bit...

The Economic Ripple Effect: How Buying a Home Boosts Your Local EconomyBuying a home is more than just a personal milestone—it’s a powerful economic engine that fuels your local community. From real estate agents and contractors to restaurants and retailers, a home purchase sets off a ripple effe...

For the last fifteen years or more, everyone seemed to think they wanted to buy a fixer-upper. All those design shows glamorized the sweat equity that came with purchasing a fixer-upper.  So many buyers fantasized about all the money they were going to make by finding and renovating that fixer-up...

Bethesda, Maryland, is one of the most desirable places to live in the Washington, D.C. metro area. With its vibrant cultural scene, top-rated restaurants, high-end shopping, and proximity to the nation’s capital, it’s no wonder luxury condos in Bethesda are in high demand. Whether you’re seeking...

High mortgage rates and a lack of inventory have kept lots of people sitting on the sidelines, bemoaning their fate as long term renters.  If you’ve been holding off on buying a home because of those 7% mortgage rates and no homes to choose from, you might want to take another look at the market....

Maryland housing sales fell 9.6% in February 2025 to 4,015 units, versus February 2024’s total of 4,442, according to the Maryland REALTORS®’ February 2025 Housing Statistics. The average sales price rose 3.8% to $473,569, while the median sales price grew 2.3% to $409,000.Units pending—houses un...

Most buyers ask for an inspection as part of their offer to purchase.  Should sellers have a pre-listing inspection before going on the market?  Selling a house comes with a lot of moving pieces, and the last thing you want is a deal falling apart over unexpected repairs uncovered during the buy...

If you are looking for a new home close to metro, shops and restaurants, you can start and stop your search with 3001 Veazey Terrace, Unit 1021, in the Forest Hills section of NW Washington.  3001 Veazey Terrace is a large cooperative building with one and two bedroom units (and some larger ones ...