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The debate over whether it’s smarter to rent or buy a home is as old as the housing market itself. The truth is—it depends. The right choice varies by market conditions, location, timing, and your personal situation. But while the short-term answer might shift, the long-term benefits of homeownership remain steady. Owning a home offers:…
What Has Your Montgomery County Home Really Done Since 2016?
September 10, 2026 Ten-plus years of detached-home sales, 2016 through September 2026 Everyone quotes the “average sale price,” but that number rises and falls with which homes happen to sell. To find out what an individual house has actually gained, we went back through every closed detached-home sale in Montgomery County from January 2016 through…
Home Inspections in Maryland, Part 1: What Each Inspection on the Contract Addendum Covers
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Part 1: The Weather Forecaster’s Trick — Why Tomorrow’s Market Will Probably Look a Lot Like Today’s
Weather forecasters use a persistence forecast: predict that tomorrow will look like today. Applied to Montgomery County real estate, it points to slower sales, longer market times and roughly flat prices.
How Much Should Sunlight Really Matter When Buying a House?
There’s no question that technology has changed the way people search for homes. Years ago, buyers mostly relied on listing photos, a few short remarks, and eventually seeing the house in person. Today, buyers can explore properties through virtual tours, algorithm-powered estimates, flood maps, walkability scores, noise ratings, school data, commute times, and all sorts…
Part 2: Why Close-In Neighborhoods Like Bethesda Hold Their Value When the Market Slows
When the housing market slows, it does not fall evenly. Why close-in Montgomery County neighborhoods like Bethesda have historically held their value better than outlying areas.