Arlene Buckner, Realtor

05/30/2026

Your is a room you'll spend a lot of time in, make sure your it properly.

Bedrooms are one of the most important spaces in the home, so they should be designed for both style and comfort. Here, we asked interior designers how to decorate these all-important sanctuaries.

05/29/2026

The Truth About Affordability Today

Yes, rates have been volatile, and global instability is keeping them from settling down anytime soon. There’s no sugar coating that. But the full picture of affordability is more nuanced than the headlines suggest.

Want to run the real numbers for your situation? Let's talk. Reach out and let's set up a quick, no-pressure conversation.

If you're looking to buy or sell in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia, please click the link in my bio for a FREE consultation.
🙂 Arlene Buckner, Realtor
🏘 Samson Properties

Let's be real with each other for a second about affordability.

05/28/2026

Learn how to make cloth napkins with this easy and fun tutorial.

These DIY cloth napkins are incredibly easy to make, beginner-friendly, and a fantastic way to use up your fabric stash.

05/27/2026

After a year or more of rates coming down, things have changed. And lately, mortgage rates have been climbing again.

And if that's made you wonder whether you should delay your move until they drop, you're not the only one.

The honest truth is that rates probably won't come down much until inflation cools off and some of the global uncertainty settles. And no one knows exactly when that'll be.

But what most headlines won't tell you is that rates aren't the only thing that affects affordability. Sure, they’re a big factor, but not all of the affordability news is bad.

Wages, home prices, and inventory are all trending in a direction that could still help make your move possible.

Want to know what that actually looks like...

If you're looking to buy or sell in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia, please click the link in my bio for a FREE consultation.
🙂 Arlene Buckner, Realtor
🏘 Samson Properties

05/26/2026

Find out how smart home devices simplify your daily routine.

I'm excited to share with you the best smart home devices.

05/25/2026

Might the freedoms they died to protect be evident to you this day and always.

05/23/2026

Refresh your kitchen with these granite countertop ideas.

From Pitaya White to New River White, here are seven gorgeous granite countertop options that'll do the trick.

05/22/2026

Record High Mortgage Debt Sounds Scary. Here’s What the Headlines Leave Out.

Record mortgage debt makes for a scary headline. But context matters.

Equity is near an all-time high, home values have surged, and the vast majority of homeowners are in a position of real financial strength. The conditions that made 2008 a crisis simply don't exist right now.

If you're wondering what all of this means for your situation, whether you're thinking about buying, selling, or just trying to make sense of the market, reach out anytime. No pressure, just answers.

If you're looking to buy or sell in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia, please click the link in my bio for a FREE consultation.
🙂 Arlene Buckner, Realtor
🏘 Samson Properties

You may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record high.

05/21/2026

It's important for buyers to know their options before starting the process.

Every part of the home loan process has a set of choices to make. For most house hunters this process begins with the decision to own your own home and quit renting. What other choices await you on the road to homeownership?

05/20/2026

You've probably heard that mortgage debt in America just hit an all-time high. And that's true.
But here's what the headline leaves out.

Equity is also near an all-time high. And at $34.1 trillion, it's more than double the $14.4 trillion in debt.

That's a good thing. It means most homeowners own far more than they owe. So, they have a real financial cushion right now.

That’s something homeowners didn’t have during the crash of 2008. Back then, people owed more than their homes were worth. Today, it’s just the opposite.

Homeowners are in a much better position, and the housing market is on stronger footing than the headlines suggest.

If you're looking to buy or sell in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia, please click the link in my bio for a FREE consultation.
🙂 Arlene Buckner, Realtor
🏘 Samson Properties