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06/18/2026

Think Home Prices Will Crash? Here's What the Experts Actually Expect.

A lot of buyers are waiting because they think prices will fall, but that’s not what the experts are saying.

If you're trying to decide whether waiting still makes sense, let's connect. That way you understand what's happening in our local market and what it could mean for your plans.

One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down.

06/17/2026

Putting off buying a home? Maybe you're waiting for a crash to get a better deal – or afraid you'll buy now and watch your home's value fall later.

Either way, the widespread drop you're bracing for may not be coming.

Yes, a few markets are seeing mild declines. But more than 100 economists and housing experts expect home prices will actually rise nationally over the next five years – not fall.

And waiting for a deal that never comes could mean passing up the chance to gain thousands in equity or paying more in a few years for the same home.

So before you decide to wait, let's talk about your options and what prices are really doing in our area.

06/17/2026

Integrity always speaks for itself. ✨
Be who you are. The right people will see it.

06/13/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE TODAY!✨
Join me from 12 PM–2 PM at this beautiful retreat. A perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and modern living.

📍 5400 Free State Rd, Marshall, VA
✨ $925,000
✨ 5 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths
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A perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and modern living.

For more information:
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703.608.2708

06/11/2026

Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers

If affordability has been your top concern, the recent dip in prices is an opening. Want to see what that looks like in our area? Let’s connect.

If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news.

06/10/2026

If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there’s a little bit of good news.

Asking prices have started to ease – the typical asking price this May came in under where it was a year ago.

And these lower prices are good news for your move – not a sign the market’s in trouble. It points to a market that’s rebalancing with more realistic seller expectations and a little more breathing room for buyers again.

So, if you’ve been waiting for an opening, let’s connect. I’ll help you see what that looks like in our area.

06/08/2026

Marki Lemons-Ryhal and NAREB National President Ashley Thomas III will be in the room! Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of the conversation on expanding homeownership, increasing access, and building generational wealth.

Join us for the NAREB Region IV Annual Conference on June 9 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Upper Marlboro, MD.
🎟️ Get your ticket on Eventbrite today.
🍽️ Lunch is included.

Looking forward to seeing fellow Realtists, industry professionals, housing advocates, and community leaders there.✨

06/07/2026

One of the greatest gifts of wisdom is clarity. You stop chasing approval, explaining yourself, and reacting to everything around you. Instead, you learn to protect your peace, guard your energy, and focus on what truly matters. That's not indifference, it's discernment.

06/04/2026

The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026

The housing market hasn’t rebounded as quickly as experts originally hoped. But that doesn’t mean it’s stalled.

Higher inflation and lingering economic uncertainty caused economists to revise their forecasts for this year. But importantly, when those two things settle down, many experts believe the market will regain its momentum.

So don’t see this revision in forecasts as a sign of trouble. See it as a temporary reaction to overall conditions and uncertainty.

If you want to know what’s happening in our local market, and what it could mean for your plans for the rest of this year, let’s connect.

If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone.