The Slavis Group

09/02/2026

The hardest part of going from renting to buying isn't saving the money. It's the calendar.

Three timelines to manage: your landlord's, your lender's, the seller's. They rarely line up.

Check your lease before you start looking — some require 60 days' notice. Miss that and you're paying rent you didn't budget for.

Tell your lender when your lease ends. Let them flag problems early.

Good news: your first mortgage payment isn't due for at least 30 days after closing.

Know a renter ready to buy? Send this.
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08/31/2026

Quick question: when was the last time you actually looked at your homeowners insurance policy?

If it's been over a year, you're not alone. 41% of homeowners haven't made a single change to their coverage in that time, and a recent survey found one in three homeowners who filed a claim said their coverage came up short when they needed it most.

We put together a 5-minute check you can do this week to make sure your policy still matches your home, your renovations, and today's rebuild costs. 👇

https://slavisgroup.com/41-of-homeowners-havent-reviewed-their-insurance-in-a-year-have-you/

Not sure what your DC, Maryland, or Virginia home is actually worth right now? Send us a message, happy to help you think it through.

41% of homeowners haven't updated their coverage in over a year, and one in three who filed a claim came up short. Here's your reminder to check.

08/31/2026

selling homes = no problem
filming = different story🫪
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08/30/2026

Come visit us TODAY at our OPEN HOUSE at 1300 Crystal Dr , Arlington, VA 22202 from 1 to 3 PM.

A wet bar. A crystal chandelier. Two balconies.

This 12th-floor residence is built for the kind of night where guests linger. A dining room made for it, a primary suite with an en-suite soaking tub for the morning after, and over 2,000 sq ft to spread out in.

Downstairs: concierge, two pools, a sauna, and a fitness center. Blue and Yellow Line Metro access puts Reagan National, the Pentagon, and DC minutes away.

📍 1300 Crystal Dr , Arlington, VA 22202
🗓️ Sunday, August 30, 1-3 PM
💰 $874,999

Come tour today!
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08/30/2026

Come visit us TODAY at our OPEN HOUSE at 919 Florida Ave NW #206, Washington, DC 20001 from 1 to 3 PM.

This is industrial loft living done right. Ten-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows give the whole unit the scale of a real loft. The primary suite has sliding glass doors you can open up or close depending on the day. And when the weather's right, the rooftop deck and herb garden are steps from your door.

Everything is a short walk away: Whole Foods, U Street Metro, 9:30 Club & More! The city is right outside the door.

📍 919 Florida Ave NW #206, Washington, DC 20001
🗓️ Sunday, August 30, 1-3 PM
💰 $499,999

Come tour today!
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08/29/2026

Come visit us TOMORROW at our OPEN HOUSE at 1007 Arcola Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902 from 1 to 3 PM.

Football season is coming and this house is ready for it. Living room for the game. Kitchen close enough to keep the food moving. A finished basement rec room ready for overflow seating when the whole crew shows up.

Out back, a fully fenced yard means plenty of room for grilling or a fire pit.

📍 1007 Arcola Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902
🗓️ Sunday, August 30, 1-3 PM
💰 $725,000

Come tour today!
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08/28/2026

Inventory in the DC Metro just hit its highest level in three years, and condo buyers especially are getting room to breathe again. 📈

In this month's market report, Edward walks through where rates landed, what's happening with closed sales, and why the sold-to-list ratio just dropped to its lowest point since 2022. If you've been waiting for a shift, this might be it.

Watch the full breakdown:

Inventory across the DC Metro is climbing faster than it has in yea...

08/28/2026

The Slavis Group had lunch at Taqueria Habanero on 14th St NW in Columbia Heights — and this one made an impression.

Family-owned since 2014. Michelin Bib Gourmand recognized. Puebla-style Mexican food made entirely from fresh ingredients, with corn tortillas hand-pressed right in the open kitchen. The food was packed with flavor, the staff made a full table feel right at home, and the green salsa that arrives before you even order is a detail you do not forget.

We wrote about it in our latest local business spotlight. Full breakdown of what to order, why it stands out, and how to get there is on the blog now.

Read it here: https://slavisgroup.com/local-business-spotlight-taqueria-habanero-dc/
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Taqueria Habanero is a Michelin-recognized, family-owned Mexican restaurant in Columbia Heights DC — here is why the Slavis Group keeps coming back.

08/26/2026

📉 The number of active homebuyers just hit its lowest point on record, about 967,000 nationally in July, against nearly 1.46 million sellers.

That's a real shift in leverage. But here in DC Metro, it's not that simple. Some pockets favor buyers. Others are still moving fast, especially the well-priced ones.

So how do you know if a specific home has room to negotiate? We break down 7 real signs, extended days on market, price cuts, a fallen-through contract, low showing activity, and more. 👇

https://slavisgroup.com/7-signs-a-home-seller-may-be-ready-to-negotiate-in-dc-maryland-or-virginia/

Watching a home but haven't made a move? Send us the address. We'll pull the listing history and tell you what we see. 🏡

Nearly 1.46 million sellers, fewer than 967,000 buyers. Here are 7 signs a DC, MD, or VA seller may be ready to negotiate on price or terms.

08/25/2026

Two homes. Same DC neighborhood. Same price range. One gets seven offers. One sits.

94 cents on the dollar. That's the DC Metro average right now. Sellers starting high end up chasing the market down.

The homes getting offers are priced right and look move-in ready. That's it.

DM me before you set your price. 📩
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