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DC buyers have more negotiating power right now than they've had in years. And most of them don't even realize it. 🏡
According to BrightMLS, inventory is up 33% year over year. Homes are sitting 45 to 70 days on average. Contract activity is down 14%. Per Reuters, rates are near 6.85%.
Sellers in many neighborhoods a…
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Homeowners in Bethesda, Georgetown, Rosslyn or nearby: would you be open to a 2 to 4 year lease? 🏡
📍 Currently looking for:
🔑 Luxury 2BR condo in an amenity-rich building (furnished preferred)
🔑 Well-appointed 3BR home or townhome with contemporary finishes
🚗 Garage parking preferred
For confidentiality, please don’t…
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Home sweet Burleith. 🏡 Walking distance to Georgetown, minutes from Embassy Row, Off-street parking, and everything in between.
4BR/3.5BA of DC living, done right.
📍 1930 37th St NW | 4BR/3.5BA | Available Oct 1
Full details, photos, and the property website are linked in my bio 👆
#Burleith #GeorgetownDC #WashingtonDC…
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🏢 Buying a condo in 2026? The size of the building now decides how closely your lender has to look at it before you get approved.
This past August 3, 2026, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac eliminated the shortcut lenders used for most condo buildings nationwide. Now the building's financials matter almost as much as yours.
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live.dwell.dmv
DC buyers have more negotiating power right now than they've had in years. And most of them don't even realize it. 🏡
According to BrightMLS, inventory is up 33% year over year. Homes are sitting 45 to 70 days on average. Contract activity is down 14%. Per Reuters, rates are near 6.85%.
Sellers in many neighborhoods are ripe to negotiate. ✨
Yet, I can tell you from experience that the buyers who move in markets like this are the ones who come prepared. They know their numbers. They have their financing locked. And they take advantage while everyone else is still waiting for "the right time."
If you've been on the fence about buying in the DMV, this is worth a conversation. DM me and let's talk strategy. 🔑
#livedwelldmv #dcrealestate #dmvrealtor #buyingdc #dmvlifestyle #ttrsir
Johnette Barham, MBA, CIPS
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
📱 202.952.3392
📧 Jbarham @ttrsir.com
💻 Livedwelldmv.com
live.dwell.dmv
Homeowners in Bethesda, Georgetown, Rosslyn or nearby: would you be open to a 2 to 4 year lease? 🏡
📍 Currently looking for:
🔑 Luxury 2BR condo in an amenity-rich building (furnished preferred)
🔑 Well-appointed 3BR home or townhome with contemporary finishes
🚗 Garage parking preferred
For confidentiality, please don’t share your interest in the comments. DM, text or call me directly. 💙
#livedwelldmv #diplomatichousing #bethesdarealestate #georgetowndc #rosslynva
Johnette Barham, MBA, CIPS
Sotheby’s International Realty
📱 202.952.3392
📧 johnette.barham @sothebysrealty.com
💻 Livedwelldmv.com
live.dwell.dmv
Home sweet Burleith. 🏡 Walking distance to Georgetown, minutes from Embassy Row, Off-street parking, and everything in between.
4BR/3.5BA of DC living, done right.
📍 1930 37th St NW | 4BR/3.5BA | Available Oct 1
Full details, photos, and the property website are linked in my bio 👆
#Burleith #GeorgetownDC #WashingtonDC #DMVRealEstate #DCRentals EmbassyRow
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🏢 Buying a condo in 2026? The size of the building now decides how closely your lender has to look at it before you get approved.
This past August 3, 2026, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac eliminated the shortcut lenders used for most condo buildings nationwide. Now the building's financials matter almost as much as yours.
Swipe through for what's actually changing, why the unit you're eyeing matters more than you'd think, and what it means for financing before you write an offer. 👉
Want the full breakdown, including the insurance cap details and more on how this plays out whether the building has healthy financials or not? See my full article, linked in bio.
Have a building in mind? Let's talk about how I can help you look into it before you write an offer.
#livedwelldmv #dcrealestate #mdrealestate #varealestate #buyingdc #dmvrealtor #dcmetrorealestate #condobuyingtips
Johnette Barham, MBA, CIPS
TTR Sotheby's Int'l Realty 202.952.3392 📱
Jbarham @ttrsir.com 📧 Livedwelldmv.com 💻