by Brandon Scott We’re closer to the half-way point of 2024 than we are to the beginning of the year. When we started 2024, we all anxiously awaiting a new year, new rates, and more inventory. Conversely, rates have stayed steady just above or just below 7%....
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Will the Real Estate Market Collapse in 2024? An Expert Analysis
By Brandon M. Scott As we navigate through the complexities of the real estate market, one question looms large on the horizon: Will the real estate market collapse in 2024? Every buyer and seller is sitting on pins and needles unsure what to do and what...
Washington, DC Real Estate Market Report: September 2023
by Brandon M. Scott We’re officially in Fall or, as I lovingly refer to it, ‘Sweater Weather’ – if you know you know. Despite our rising rate environment, the need for individuals to sale and, or buy a home still exists. The number of transactions compared to...
The Sun Belt’s Radiant Rise: A Magnet for Population Growth
by Brandon M. Scott The allure of the Sun Belt has been undeniable in the last decade. This vast region goes from the coasts of California to the terrains of North Carolina and down to Miami. That became more evident to me on my recent trip to Madrid, Spain....
Single-Family Housing Demand Soars: Navigating the Suburban Shortage
by Brandon M. Scott The real estate market is ever-evolving, and the recent surge in demand for single-family homes in the suburbs is a testament to that. This unprecedented demand has led to a noticeable shortage in housing, leaving many potential homeowners...
Converting Office Buildings into Residential Spaces: The Washington, DC Perspective
by Brandon M. Scott Like many cities, the inner city landscape of Washington, DC has seen a significant shift in recent years. With the aftermath of the pandemic, many office buildings that once buzzed with activity now stand vacant. But what if we could breathe new...
DC Real Estate, A local Commodity: DC versus National Real Estate
by Brandon M. Scott The real estate market and DC Summer 2023 are both hot and unpredictable. Today, we are going to delve into the fascinating world of Washington DC's real estate market and see how it stacks up against the national market. Here’s where things start...
East of the River: What Comes Next?
by Brandon Scott Washington, DC is an amazing city to live in and requires a different type of person, resident to be called a "Washingtonian". The grace and elegance of Georgetown, the nightlife and social affair that cross the wards is diverse and exciting....
East of the River: Capital Gateway
by Brandon M. Scott There is a lot of opportunities for residential and commercial development in DC and nearly all of it is east of the Anacostia River. The community of Capital View is flanked by Fletcher Johnson, the 4th largest piece of undeveloped land in...
Capital Gateway Project: An Update
by Brandon M. Scott There is a lot of opportunities for residential and commercial development in DC and nearly all of it is east of the Anacostia River. The community of Capital View is flanked by Fletcher Johnson, the 4th largest piece of undeveloped land in...