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DC Sees Supply Rise: 2,179 New Listings
Washington, DC saw 2,179 homes listed in Mid-Q1, increasing total supply since October 2024 to 11,940.
Rising housing supply may stabilize or lower prices, creating a potential buyers' market in the region. -
D.C.: What Are Your Loan Options as a First-Time Homebuyer?
Washington D.C. offers first-time home buyer programs to help manage high property prices.
Diverse loan options, including low or zero down payments, make homeownership more accessible. -
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
St Patrick's Day is the day we all turn a bit Irish.
13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day.
Green is now the traditional color of St. Patrick's Day. -
Wisconsin Avenue Development Framework: What You Need To Know
The D.C. Office of Planning (OP) provided an update on the Wisconsin Avenue Development Framework at a public meeting. The framework, finalized in February 2024, aims to increase housing and affordable housing opportunities along Wisconsin Avenue through zoning changes. OP is developing new special purpose zones for higher-density areas and proposing map amendments for moderate-density areas. Community input is being sought on whether projects should undergo Design Review. The proposed zoning changes will focus on private properties and enhance affordable housing production in Ward 3.
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Fed Expected to Maintain Rates Amid Presidential Pressure
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep its key interest rate steady at approximately 4.3%, halting its streak of three consecutive rate cutsRecent data reflects robust hiring and progress on inflation, prompting officials to advocate for a slower pace of rate reductions.
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Financial Benefits of Eco-Friendly Homes
Green properties offer immediate cost savings through renewable energy systems, lowering energy bills by up to 50%.Sustainable homes reduce water consumption costs with rainwater harvesting and low-flow plumbing, saving up to 30%.