Most buyers in Prince George's County need between 3% and 5% down to purchase a home — but if you qualify for the right programs, you could dramatically reduce that number or eliminate it entirely. With a median home price around $430,000–$449,000 in PG County as of early 2026, a standard 3.5% FHA down payment comes to roughly $15,000. That's real money — but here's what a lot of buyers don't know: Prince George's County offers one of the most generous down payment assistance programs in the entire DC metro area, and most buyers never take advantage of it. This guide breaks down exactly what you need, what's available, and how to stack assistance programs to get into your home with as little out of pocket as possible.

If you own a historic home in Hyattsville, Maryland, there is real money on the table — and most homeowners don't know it exists.

Hyattsville's historic district was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, encompassing nearly 1,000 homes built in the Victorian, Colonial Revival, and Arts and Crafts traditions. If your home was built before 1982 and sits within that district, you likely qualify for a stack of state, county, and federal programs that can fund repairs, upgrades, and historic rehabilitation — some as grants (free money), others as tax credits or low-interest loans.

I put together this complete guide after a client asked me exactly this question about their 1884 Victorian in Hyattsville. Here's every program I found, who qualifies, and how to apply.

If you're a first-time homebuyer looking for an affordable entry point near Washington, D.C., the Route 1 corridor in Prince George's County, Maryland is one of the most undervalued opportunities in the entire DMV. Hyattsville, Riverdale Park, and College Park offer median home prices well below Montgomery County and D.C. proper — with Metro access today and a new light rail line arriving by late 2027 that will permanently change commute times across the corridor. I've been selling homes in PG County for years, and I'm watching buyers who move here now lock in prices that will look like a bargain once the Purple Line opens.

We helped a divorce seller in the MD suburbs list as-is, generate 20 offers, and sell $20K over asking. Here's the strategy — and what sellers in Hyattsville, Silver Spring & Takoma Park need to know.

Is now a good time to sell your home in the Maryland suburbs of DC? The short answer: yes — but only if you go in with realistic expectations and a sharp strategy. The 2026 market near DC is more competitive than it was two years ago, homes are staying on market longer, and federal workforce uncertainty has rattled buyer confidence. But sellers who price correctly and prepare their homes well are still closing at strong numbers. Here's exactly what's happening, and what it means for you.

Pricing a home correctly is the single most consequential decision you will make as a seller. Get it right and you attract serious buyers quickly, negotiate from a position of strength, and walk away with a number you feel good about. Get it wrong — in either direction — and you either leave real money on the table or watch your listing go stale while better-priced homes sell around you.

Most Maryland homeowners are surprised when they see their final settlement sheet. Not because they were deceived — but because nobody sat them down beforehand and explained exactly where the money goes. That's what this post does.

The good news: none of this is a surprise if you plan for it. Here is a complete, honest breakdown of every cost you will encounter selling a home in Prince George's County or Montgomery County in 2026.

611 Ethan Allen Avenue is our team’s newest listing, and I want to walk you through this home honestly, because I think it's genuinely one of the better values in Takoma Park right now — and I want the buyers who are searching for homes in this neighborhood to understand exactly what they're getting.

If you're thinking about trading the Beltway for the Texas Hill Country, you're not alone. Austin has become one of the top destinations for DC transplants over the last several years, and for good reason. Lower cost of living, no state income tax, and a job market that keeps growing.

Here's what DC residents should know before making the move.

If you own a home in Hyattsville, Riverdale Park, College Park, or anywhere along the Route 1 corridor, here is something worth understanding right now: the Purple Line is not just a construction project. It is a generational shift in how this region connects — and it is already influencing what buyers are willing to pay to live here.

Here's my honest take on where the market stands right now, what's working, and what sellers along the Route 1 corridor need to know before they list. As of March 2026, the Route 1 corridor — Hyattsville, Riverdale Park, College Park, Mount Rainier, and surrounding communities — remains one of the most fundamentally sound real estate markets in the entire DC metro area. Median home prices in Hyattsville are holding near $490,000, and the area continues to attract buyers who can't afford DC or Northern Virginia but still want proximity to the city, walkability, and a real neighborhood feel. That demand is not going away. What has changed is that today's market rewards well-prepared, well-priced sellers — and punishes those who go in without a plan.

The Washington D.C. metro area has long been considered a "recession-proof" bubble, anchored by federal stability and a high-income workforce. But as we move into the first full week of March 2026, that bubble is being tested by a complex cocktail of local market shifts and sudden global instability. Between the burgeoning "spring thaw" in the Maryland suburbs and the geopolitical shockwaves from the conflict in Iran, buyers and sellers in the DMV are asking the same question: Is now still the right time?

If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines of the DMV real estate market waiting for a sign, this is it. For the first time since September 2022, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has officially dropped below the 6% mark.

According to the latest data from Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.98% this week. This isn’t just a minor fluctuation; it’s a psychological and financial milestone that marks a three-and-a-half-year low.

Welcome to 2228 Highfly Terrace, an impeccably maintained, light-filled townhome with a one-car garage, located on a quiet street in the highly sought-after Leesborough community of Silver Spring. This home offers turnkey condition, strong natural light, smart-home upgrades, and excellent walkability.

The air is buzzing with possibility as Spring 2026 approaches, and if you're a homeowner in Washington D.C. or its Maryland suburbs considering selling, you're not alone. After a few years of what we affectionately called "The Great Stay"—where low pandemic-era interest rates kept many homeowners happily rooted—the market is experiencing a significant "Great Reset." Inventory is on the rise, buyers are discerning, and understanding hyper-local market dynamics is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity.

The housing market has been a rollercoaster, especially for those with their sights set on the vibrant, competitive, and often perplexing landscape of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. As we navigate through 2026, a question is echoing through search engines and whispered among potential homebuyers: "Will DC area home prices actually drop in 2026?"