Santiago Testa, Realtor

02/26/2026

Come see this stunning condo in Chevy Chase Maryland.

02/20/2026

Open House this Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 1-3pm. You won’t want to miss this gorgeous 3bd/ 2bth condo with wonderful natural light and garage parking. See you there!

09/18/2025

The menu lately...
Just a few fun dishes. Call me Chef 👨‍🍳

09/03/2025

08/11/2025

Just like in real estate, the best results start with a strong foundation—or in this case, fresh ingredients! I believe a beautiful plate and a wonderful dining experience are born from a love for the process and attention to detail. This week, I’ve been channeling that passion into the kitchen. Just as I enjoy crafting the perfect meal, I also love helping clients find the perfect home.

04/10/2025

Contract activity for March 30 – April 5, 2025, in the Metro DC area was up 26.2% compared to the same seven-day period last year.

Key Takeaways:
· That 26.2% increase is, by far, the best weekly increase this year, and all six jurisdictions we track also posted increases. That’s the first time this year we’ve seen that.
· But this great performance does come with an asterisk. This seven-day period last year included all of Easter Weekend and much of spring break for schools, and contract activity is always slower during that time. There was no holiday or vacation impact in this week’s numbers.
· We add an additional asterisk. With 1,224 new contracts last week, the market fell a little short of the 1,240 contracts the previous week and the 1,257 contracts the week before that. This is the time of year we expect to see modest week-over-week increases.

Why it Matters:
· With the first quarter of 2025 in the books, it is abundantly clear that the move-up market is faring pretty well, while the first-time buyer market is struggling under the affordability challenge.
· The jurisdiction with the highest median sales price – Loudoun County – has seen total new contract activity rise 8.1% year-to-date, while the area with lowest median sales price – Prince George’s County – is off 14%.

     

04/09/2025

The cherry blossoms in DC were absolutely incredible this peak bloom! It's moments like these that make our city so special. Just as these blooms are a fleeting beauty, the perfect home in the DMV can also be snapped up quickly! If you're dreaming of putting down roots, now is a great time to explore your options. I am your go-to agent to help you find that ideal opportunity and your own piece of DC charm. Reach out today! 🌸🏘️🔑

04/02/2025

Spring has sprung and April is in full swing! What's your favorite way to celebrate the season?

04/01/2025

According to the National Association of Insurance Companies (NAIC), flooding is the most frequent and expensive natural disaster in the United States. Learn how to protect your home with flood insurance.

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03/31/2025

Contract activity for March 23 - 29, 2025, in the Metro DC area was up6.1%compared to the sameseven-dayperiod last year.

Key Takeaways:
·That 6.1% increase is not only the best weekly increase this year, and four of the six jurisdictions we track also posted increases. That’s the first time this year we’ve seen that.
·As we noted consistently over the last several weeks, there must be something in the water in Loudoun County. It was the leader again last week with a very healthy41.6% jumpin the number of newly ratified contracts, and the only one of the six jurisdictions tracked with ayear-to-date increase in the number of newly ratified contracts, now up 4.6%.
·We add a cautionary note – with 1,240 new contracts this week, the market fell a little short of the 1,257 contracts the previous week. This is the time of year we expect to see modest week-over-week increases.

Why it Matters:
·The market is heading – slowly – in the right direction after a rough start to the year.
·Whathasbeen consistent is the performance of more expensive properties relative to entry-level priced homes. Year-to-date contract activity for homes priced over $750,000 is up 25.2%, while activity below that threshold is down 3.3%.