The biggest repair mistake PG County homeowners make before selling is spending money they don't have to spend — and in many cases, not recovering it. Most sellers I work with in Hyattsville, Riverdale Park, and College Park assume they need to fix everything before listing. They don't. The question isn't "what should I repair?" — it's "which repairs will actually affect my price or my ability to sell, and which ones are money I'll never see again?" Those are very different questions, and getting the answer right can be the difference between walking away with $15,000 more or less from your closing.

If you're searching for a move-in ready home in Northeast DC under $650K with Metro access, off-street parking, and genuine neighborhood character — Michigan Park belongs at the top of your list. This post breaks down exactly what 5018 12th St NE offers, how it fits the current market, and what buyers need to know before making a move in the 20017 zip code in 2025.

This guide covers the full picture for families in Prince George's County, Maryland: how probate works here, what happens when a home is held in a trust, what you need to know if your parent is heading to assisted living or a nursing home, how taxes on an inherited home actually work (most families owe far less than they expect), and what a real estate sale looks like when the property is an estate home in as-is condition.

If you're searching for a one-bedroom condo in Washington, DC that gives you boutique character, a walkable urban lifestyle, and a price point that's increasingly rare inside the District, 3325 11th St NW, Unit 4 in Columbia Heights is worth your attention.

If you're thinking about selling your home in Hyattsville, Riverdale Park, College Park, or anywhere along the Route 1 corridor in Prince George's County, you've probably wondered: should I list publicly on Zillow and the MLS, or is there a smarter way? A major new academic study — published in February 2026 by a University of Georgia finance professor — suggests that for the right seller, going private can actually earn you more money. Here's what the research found, and what it means for homeowners in the DC Maryland suburbs.

If you're searching for a move-in-ready home near Washington, DC with easy metro access and room to grow, 3404 Lancer Drive in Hyattsville, Maryland just hit the market — and it checks nearly every box. Fully renovated in 2025, freshly staged, and priced at $475,000, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath Cape Cod in the Queens Chapel Manor neighborhood offers three finished levels, a fully finished walk-out basement, and a location that puts you five minutes from the DC line.

The most common first-time home buyer mistakes in Maryland aren't about picking the wrong house, it’s about not knowing the lay of the land . And if you're buying in the DC suburbs, specifically along the Route 1 corridor in Prince George's County, the stakes are even higher. The dual tax structure, flood zone variability, pre-war housing stock, assistance program rules, and a transit picture that's about to shift dramatically with the Purple Line — these are things no national home-buying checklist will tell you. This guide is written specifically for first-time buyers in Hyattsville, Riverdale Park, College Park, Mount Rainier, and the surrounding PG County communities, drawing on what I see go wrong with buyers in this market every single month.

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.