FROM THE DESK
A DC AREA LIFESTYLE BLOG
The Kennedy Center: 50th Anniversary Season
The Kennedy Center announces a full reopening in September 2021 and a season celebrating 50 years of live performances.
The Extensive Financial Benefits of Homeownership
The idea of homeownership as a direct way to build your net worth has met the test of time.
DC Lingo, The Language of Washington: The Local Terms, Slang, and Acronyms of the DC Metro Area.
While every region has its own local language, the DC Metro Region takes it to an entirely new level.
Where Have All the Houses Gone?
In today’s housing market, it seems harder than ever to find a home to buy. Before the health crisis hit us a year ago, there was already a shortage of homes for sale. What’s behind the decline?
Rising Mortgage Rates and What It Means for You
Flocks of homebuyers have been taking advantage of remarkably low rates over the last year. However, there’s no guarantee rates will remain this low much longer. Here’s why.
3 Reasons We’re Definitely Not in a Housing Bubble
Home values appreciated by about ten percent in 2020, and are forecast to appreciate by about five percent this year. This has some voicing concern that we may be in another housing bubble like the one we experienced a little over a decade ago. Here are three reasons why this market is totally different.
From The Desk is a DMV-focused blog, highlighting the joys of living in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Offering insight ranging from design tips, things to do, and beautiful homes, to upcoming events and local developments, the goal is to keep readers engaged, and updated on what’s happening locally. Author Joshua Baumgardner is a local realtor with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, and comes from a background of family real estate. Joshua is a graduate of James Madison University and Florida State University. Prior to a career in real estate, Joshua was a professional opera singer, and has sang across the US and Europe.
jbaumgardnder@ttrsir.com