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Washington metro real estate market springs into action
Dean Bartoli Smith
Published: Thu, Apr 18, 2013
The spring real estate season is in full bloom in the Washington metro area, with prices rising in response to a continued inventory shortage and additional blossoms of new listings, a Realtor and market analyst said. It appears once-apprehensive sellers finally are coming around and the...
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Some neighborhoods are hot, but D.C. rental market balanced overall
Dean Bartoli Smith
Published: Thu, Mar 28, 2013
The Washington rental market is competitive downtown and hot in areas such as Dupont Circle, U Street, Woodley Park, Logan Circle and Southeast, where some properties are getting more than one rental offer, according to Donna Evers of Evers & Co. Overall, however, supply is fairly even with...
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Economic shifts will affect D.C.-area housing markets
Dean Bartoli Smith
Published: Thu, Feb 21, 2013
The Washington area is experiencing changing workforce demographics and a structural shift in its economy that will have a long-term effect on the housing market, said Lisa Sturtevant, an associate professor of economics at George Mason University's Center for Regional Analysis. Federal jobs...
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Same-sex couples in Maryland, D.C. face homeownership issues
Dean Bartoli Smith
Published: Thu, Feb 7, 2013
There are property laws and tax implications when same-sex couples in Maryland and the District purchase a home together or transfer ownership rights of an existing property, legal experts said. Maryland has joined the District of Columbia in recognizing marriage between same-sex couples at...
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Local real estate experts say 2012 was a 'rebound' year
Dean Bartoli Smith
Published: Thu, Dec 27, 2012
Washington-area real estate and market experts called 2012 a "rebound" year of price increases and sales growth across a region that will face challenges of low inventory and a lagging economy into 2013. Lisa Sturtevant, deputy director of the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason...
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'Tis the season to list your home
Dean Bartoli Smith
Updated: Sun, Dec 2, 2012
The holiday season often leads to a slowdown in real estate activity, but this year might be an exception because of low inventories and strong sales. While sellers often take homes off the market after Thanksgiving to avoid stale listings, limit days on the market or change real estate...