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How low will they go? Dropping mortgage rates give homebuyers and sellers hope 01/08/2024 10:36pm • Just the mere idea of mortgage rates moving lower in the near future may have a significant impact on the housing market in 2024, influencing both prospective homebuyers and current homeowners. "Generally speaking, people are optimistic that the rates are coming down," said Eldad Moraru, a real e How much would DC-area homebuyers need to budget after verdict on real estate commissions? 11/20/2023 05:44pm • Real estate commissions have been at the center of a nationwide legal debate about how much agents should be paid in commissions and who is responsible for paying. A federal jury finding in late October was among those that charged the National Association of Realtors, or NAR, and major real esta Why the latest interest rate hike is likely more bad news for homebuyers 07/26/2023 09:10pm • The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate Wednesday for the 11th time in 17 months, a streak of hikes that are intended to curb inflation but that also carry the risk of going too far and triggering a recession. One of the key questions about what comes next relates directly to the housing In the hot DC housing market, starter homes are moving faster 02/13/2022 12:14pm • The competition for homes continues to be fierce in the Washington region, but a close look at the numbers show one property type is more sought after than others. “I would say that the hottest market is the entry level single family home,” said Eldad Moraru with Compass Realty. Mo Learn about French drains and sump pumps before the next big rainstorm 07/03/2021 03:58pm • From strong winds to even two tornadoes, the D.C. region has seen some rough weather over the past week. It's conditions like that can lead to serious problems for your home, and all the more reason you should prepare for the possibility — or know how to respond if it does suffer damage. “ 'End of an era': Rolling Thunder motorcyclists pay tribute to fallen soldiers 05/26/2019 02:44pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '7ed3595a-2e71-48d6-acfc-800ae68b17d6' }).render("8666153655041817");}); Hundreds of thousands of bikers gathere Tips on finding middle-priced homes 04/30/2017 12:54pm •  Don't buy a house without heeding this advice 03/19/2017 12:52pm • Are you in the market for a new home? Before you sign on the line, listen to Eldad Moraru of Long & Foster. The next yoga? Meditation studios multiply in DC area 02/27/2017 02:01am • WASHINGTON — Stress is on the rise in the U.S., up 6.25 percent from August 2016 to January 2017, according to a report from the American Psychological Association — and stress levels in the nation’s capital are in line with the national average. “Washingtonians are doers, and they do a Get your house market-ready this spring with these tips 02/12/2017 01:19pm • tips-getting-home-market-ready-spring For real estate, big changes already in 2017 01/15/2017 02:09pm • WASHINGTON —  The new year has already brought big changes in the real estate market. As the inaugural draws near, high-end homes are being sold. And some homeowners are preparing to sell and boost a low inventory. "They're getting ready: They're painting. They're fixing. They're staging Why so few homes seem to be on the market 12/11/2016 02:07pm • homes-seem-market How to get people to come see real estate listings 10/24/2016 07:33pm •  Selling your home? Avoid these mistakes on your listing 10/23/2016 07:11pm • // WASHINGTON -- When selling a home there is nothing that can prevent a sale more than the listing. Your listing gets mere seconds of a possible buyers attention as they browse through the many available homes, so what you display must leave people wanting to see more. Eldad Moraru of L Selling a home? Start preparing early 08/07/2016 12:36pm • Are you about to sell your home? Interview realtors, contractors early. Plan ahead and start de-cluttering your home.