In a sideways market, prices move little and both buyers and sellers are tempted to wait. What the spring 2027 outlook means for buyers and sellers, and whether waiting is really the best move.
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.
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.