Brian Gottlieb, Realtor, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services - PenFed Realty

06/13/2026

The first few days of a listing often get the most attention, which is why preparation before launch can make such a difference.

Most people think bidding wars happen after a home hits the market, but some sellers are generating interest well before their listing goes live. This article looks at the strategies that can build anticipation, attract more buyers, and create momentum from day one. While every market is different,....

06/13/2026

Recent price improvement. Come check out this one of a kind, private, 1/2 acre lot in the heart of Fairfax. Close to restaurants, shops, schools, commuting routes and more. See you Sunday!

06/12/2026

Former "Today" show host Kathie Lee Gifford has put her enormous Connecticut estate on the market for the staggering price of $100 million—32 years after she purchased the expansive abode with her late husband, Frank Gifford.

The TV personality—who left "Today" in 2019—also built an in-home recording studio where she was able to pursue her music career from the comfort of her own house, which is known as Cedar Cliff and is listed with Leslie McElwreath of Sotheby’s International Realty.

06/10/2026

If you're just starting to think about buying a home, understanding how a mortgage works is one of the best places to begin.

Mortgages are a big part of the homebuying process, but the terminology can feel confusing when you're first getting started. This guide explains the fundamentals in plain language, including how mortgages work, the different loan types available, and the key costs involved. If you're planning to bu...

06/10/2026

Having trouble keeping track of your monthly payments? You might be damaging your credit score.

A late payment on a credit bill or other debt such as a mortgage can have a significant impact on yo...

06/06/2026

If you’ve been trying to follow rate headlines lately, a lot of it comes down to inflation, economic data, and what lenders expect next.

Mortgage rates are shaped by a mix of inflation, economic conditions, bond markets, and central bank decisions, which is why they can shift so quickly from month to month. This article breaks down some of the biggest factors lenders watch when setting borrowing costs and why buyers often feel the ef...

06/05/2026

Homeownership has rarely been further out of reach for most Americans, but in some midsize Rust Belt and Sun Belt cities, the math can still work.

Flint, Michigan, once closely linked with the auto industry, ranks as the nation's most affordable real estate market, according to a new analysis from WalletHub. The personal finance site based its findings on 10 factors, putting the heaviest weight on the ratio of median home prices to household i...

06/03/2026

Recent price improvement! Come check it out. Open house on Saturday, June 6 from 12-2.

06/03/2026

Leaning green? Here's how you can help the environment without revolutionizing your lifestyle.

You’ve heard the warnings about global warming, you feel compassion for stranded polar bears a...

06/01/2026

The housing market might finally start shaking off some dust after a few years stuck in a rut.

According to a new report from Realtor.com, both new home listings and contract signings just hit their highest level in four years. That surge in springtime activity is a sign that the real estate market might be becoming unstuck after years weighed down by the high interest rates that took root th...