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The Montgomery County real estate market showed varied performance across neighborhoods and price points during a week impacted by spring break, Easter, and Passover. Today's analysis breaks down current conditions by location and property type, with the understanding that these figures likely reflect temporarily muted activity due to the holidays. Friday's Market Pulse Insights Despite seasonal s...

Welcome to the Weekend Market Pulse! Short on time? Watch the TL/DR video below. The April 9–16 numbers from RLAH show stronger demand than the prior week even as Spring Break, Passover, and Easter shape schedules. Remember, year‑over‑year absorption and volume are still lower and recent swings have been sharp. Competition is tightening * Multiple offers were in 67 percent of deals, up from 47 per...

As promised in Friday's brief Market Pulse , today I'm providing a deeper analysis of last week's market shift. The data showed a significant cooling across all metrics, and after observing weekend activity and speaking with colleagues, I have a clearer picture of what's happening. Important reminder: Our market data is slightly lagging. The figures we're analyzing today (April 2-9) don't include...

Welcome to the Weekend Market Pulse: Brief Edition This week will be a brief pulse, with a deeper analysis coming after the weekend on Market Monday. The Data Shows a Clear Market Shift After last week's competitive surge, the data for April 2-9 reveals a significant cooling trend across all metrics: * Multiple offers dropped to 47% (down from 69% last week) * Average offers per property fell to 1...

As I shared in my Weekend Market Pulse on April 4th, the Montgomery County Real Estate market has experienced a significant rebound in activity after a brief cooling period in mid-to-late March, despite dramatic economic shifts reverberating through our region. The data confirms my prediction about "another bump" in market activity, with competition surging back dramatically. Multiple offers jumpe...

Welcome to the Weekend Market Pulse You may be seeing national news headlines about real estate that are less than positive, but it's important to understand that while real estate is influenced by national and geopolitical events, it is still inherently local at its core. What happens in California, Florida, or Texas markets often has little bearing on what we're experiencing here in the DC Metro...

Competition Heats Up Again After Brief Lull First, my apologies for the delay in getting this week's Market Monday to you. My flight home yesterday was canceled, which pushed everything back a bit. If you caught the Weekend Market Pulse , you saw how our market temporarily cooled after the mid-March spike in activity. The data showed a clear pullback with offers per listing dropping to 1.5 (down f...

Welcome to the Weekend Market Pulse – Short on time? Watch the TL;DR video below. As March wraps up, we’re seeing the market settle down after a clear mid-month spike. The second week of March brought a rush of competition with more offers per listing, sharp pricing, and a surge in waived inspections. But that intensity has eased. Buyers are gaining some ground on contingencies, and sellers are se...

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has proposed a 3.4% property tax increase as part of his $7.7 billion fiscal year 2026 operating budget. At its core, this proposed increase represents a critical investment in the county's educational system while raising important questions about tax policy, fiscal responsibility, and who will bear the burden of these costs. Author's Disclosure Before we d...

Hot Spring Market Persists as Fed Navigates Economic Pressures If you caught the Weekend Market Pulse on Friday, you've already seen how our spring market is performing with strong competition across most price points. This week's Federal Reserve meeting brought a notable shift in outlook, with officials signaling fewer potential rate cuts this year than previously anticipated. Recent tariff annou...

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, maintaining the benchmark interest rate in the 4.25% to 4.5% range as officials continue to assess both inflation trends and the potential economic impact of President Trump's policy agenda. Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged the "high level of uncertainty" in the economy, citing tariffs, immigration policies, and federal workforce changes as fa...

Welcome to the Weekend Market Pulse - Short on time? Watch the TL/DR video! As we move deeper into March, we're seeing some interesting shifts in the market, likely influenced by the recent easing of interest rates. The second week of March brings notable changes from last week's data. Multiple offer activity has increased to 78% of contracts (up from 57% last week), though the average number of o...

Quick reminder - Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday! Don't forget to spring forward and set your clocks ahead one hour. Enjoy that extra evening daylight! The first week of March shows a significant shift in our market dynamics compared to February. The data reveals an increasingly competitive environment with some dramatic changes. Multiple offer activity remains steady at 57% of contracts...

Even in a market where sellers have the advantage, not all home updates are created equal. Some repairs and renovations can boost your home’s value and help it sell faster, but others might not pay off—and could even cut into your bottom line. So, how do you know which updates are worth it? Let’s break it down. Working with a real estate professional gives you a significant advantage when preparin...

Welcome to the Weekend Market Pulse - Short on time? Watch the TL/DR video! As February ends, this week's numbers highlight an interesting shift in buyer behavior while still showing neighborhood variability. While multiple offer activity remains strong (64% of contracts), the inspection data tells a particularly revealing story about buyer strategy. We're seeing a significant move toward more due...

Welcome to the Weekend Market Pulse - Short on time? Watch the TL/DR video! We're starting to see those first hints of seasonal market movement. While we're not in full spring mode yet, our weekly numbers are showing early signs of the shift ahead. The data's giving us some interesting signals: Nearly 70% of our contracts this week had multiple offers, with properties averaging 2.4 offers each. Th...

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T’was the night before Christmas, and all through the town, The Feldman Group’s efforts earned their renown. Contracts were pending, new deals on their way, Making dreams come alive every step of the way. The menorah still glowed with its Hanukkah light, Spreading warmth through the season, so festive and bright. From staging to closings, with care and precision, They helped every client fulfill t...

Welcome to the Weekend Market Pulse - Short on time watch the TL/DR video! The slight bump in activity we've been anticipating appears to be materializing. However, with Thanksgiving just five days away, parts of this week may be quieter as many buyers and sellers focus on travel and holiday plans. Most of my family left for Florida this morning, but I stayed back with my oldest, who's busy with c...

Welcome to this week's Market Pulse! The shifting dynamics in our market tell an interesting story this week. The market continues to show signs of softening amidst rising mortgage rates, likely driven by inflation concerns from proposed tariffs and strong stock market performance pulling investment from mortgage-backed securities. Let's explore this week's market data from RLAH @properties. 📊 Ma...

I previously talked about a “wait-and-see” approach some buyers are taking, holding out for two key events: the Fed meeting and the election results. The Federal Reserve did deliver a rate cut of a quarter point, a move many expected would give buyers a break. But instead of mortgage rates easing, they’ve crept upward. So what’s driving this unexpected shift? 1. Election Results & Economic Policie...

Welcome to this week's Market Pulse! If you're short on time, catch our TL/DR video summary. Otherwise, let's explore the latest market data from RLAH @properties. 📊 Market Pulse: October 30 - November 6 * Average Number of Offers: 0.8 (Down significantly from last week's 1.6, with 43% of new contracts receiving multiple offers, down from 50%) Offer Prices: * Above List: 43% (down from 63%) * At...

Welcome to this week's Market Pulse! If you're short on time, catch our TL/DR video summary. Otherwise, let's explore the latest market data from RLAH @properties. 📊 Market Pulse: October 23 - October 30 * Average Number of Offers: 1.6 (Down from last week's 2.0, with 50% of new contracts receiving multiple offers, down from 67%) Offer Prices: * Above List: 63% (up from 58%) * At List: 37% (up fr...

Welcome to the Weekend Market Pulse! If you're short on time, catch our TL/DR video summary. Otherwise, let's explore the latest market data from RLAH @properties. 📊 Market Pulse: October 16 - October 23 * Average Number of Offers: 2.0 (Down from last week's 2.4, though 67% of new contracts received multiple offers, up from 58%) Offer Prices: * Above List: 58% (unchanged) * At List: 17% (down fro...

🏠 Weekly Market Pulse : October 9 - October 16 Welcome to this week’s Market Pulse! For those in a hurry, check out the TL/DR video summary. For everyone else, let’s dive into the latest data from RLAH @properties and explore the evolving market dynamics. 📊 Market Pulse: October 9 - October 16 • Average Number of Offers : 2.4(Up from last week's 1.3, with 58% of new contracts receiving multiple...