When the One Big Beautiful Bill Tax Act (OBBB) passed, some touted its homebuyer benefits along with tax relief and economic revival. That was misleading. The truth is that the bill includes zero relief for today's home buyers and sellers. Only perks for developers and investors tie directly to the bill--along with tax advantages for the wealthy.Direct perks for developers and investors that aren't a direct benefit to home buyers and sellers: Permanent Extension of 100% Bonus Depreciation: Allows businesses, including developers, to deduct the entire cost of certain assets in the year they're placed in service Expansion of Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs): Makes permanent the program offering investors tax deferrals and potential capital gains exclusions for investing in designated lo... 07/12/2025

📍 Understanding the Surge in Expireds and What It Means for Sellers and BuyersThere’s a shift happening across the Washington, DC real estate market—and it's not just about prices or interest rates. A growing number of homes are being pulled from the market altogether, many after sitting unsold for weeks.In fact, across major U.S. cities, expired listings have surged nearly 50% year-over-year. Here in the DC metro area, sellers are backing out of the market at the fastest rate since the height of the pandemic. Why? Most are chasing prices that buyers are no longer willing to pay.Sellers Still Expect 2022 Prices — But It’s a Different Market NowMany homeowners are listing their properties based on what their neighbor got two years ago. The problem? Today’s buyers are shopping with 2025 w... 07/13/2025