Craig Rosenfeld Real Estate

05/29/2026

Thinking about buying a home but worried about affordability?

Here’s the truth:

📈 Mortgage rates have moved higher
💰 Wages are growing faster than home prices
🏡 Buyers have more inventory and negotiating power

The full affordability picture is much more encouraging than many headlines suggest.

Read more:
https://www.craigrosenfeld.com/blog/truth-about-housing-affordability-today

05/27/2026

�If you’re a Veteran, this may surprise you 👇

You may NOT need:
❌ 20% down
❌ PMI
❌ huge upfront costs

VA loans can make homeownership far more achievable than many buyers realize.

Learn more:

Many Veterans don’t realize VA loans may allow zero down payment, no PMI, and lower closing costs. Learn how VA loans work.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, selflessness, and dedication will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

If you assumed a newly built home was out of reach…

You may want to take another look.

✔ Lower new construction prices
✔ Builder incentives
✔ Mortgage rate buydowns
✔ More negotiation flexibility

Here’s what buyers should know:
https://www.craigrosenfeld.com/blog/new-construction-home-prices-2026

05/22/2026

New construction housing may be offering buyers one of the best opportunities we’ve seen in several years.

According to recent data:
• New home prices have eased
• Builders remain motivated
• Incentives are still widely available

That combination is helping create more affordability and flexibility for today’s buyers.

Full market breakdown:

Newly built home prices are at their lowest level since 2021, and builders are still offering incentives. Learn what this means for buyers.

05/20/2026

You’ve probably seen the headlines:

“Mortgage debt hits record highs.”

But that’s only half the story.

Today’s homeowners hold FAR more equity than debt — and that changes everything.

Full breakdown:
https://www.craigrosenfeld.com/blog/record-mortgage-debt-explained

05/19/2026

Do you remember? Were you even alive when this came out?

05/19/2026

Luxury listing in Clarksburg, Maryland.

14912 Little Bennett Drive combines acreage, privacy, flexibility, and luxury living in one of Montgomery County’s most desirable areas.

Highlights include:
• Over 6,400 finished sq ft
• 2-acre wooded homesite
• 5 bedrooms / 4 baths
• 5 garage spaces
• Walkout lower level

Full property details:
https://www.craigrosenfeld.com/blog/14912-little-bennett-drive-clarksburg/

05/18/2026

Overpricing your home? ❌

That strategy could actually cost you money.

Today’s buyers have options.

05/18/2026

One of the biggest mistakes sellers make today?

Pricing their home too high.

In this market, buyers don’t negotiate first…
They move on.

Here’s why pricing correctly from day one matters:
https://www.craigrosenfeld.com/blog/home-pricing-mistakes-seller

05/15/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY!

Join us on May 17 from 1–3 PM and tour this beautiful home at 2271 Brimstone Pl, Hanover, MD! Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, over 2,700 finished sq ft, and a spacious open-concept layout perfect for modern living.

Come see the gourmet kitchen, luxurious primary suite, private deck & patio, and so much more in person!

📍 2271 Brimstone Pl, Hanover, MD 21076
🗓 Sunday, May 17
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Don’t miss your chance to explore this incredible home — see you there! 🔑✨