$14.75M sale marks DC region’s biggest of the new year

The 17.5-acre equestrian estate was listed for $17.995 million in May. The sales price also represents a new record for the town of Great Falls. Daniel Heider of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty represented the listing. Continue reading

Madeleine Albright’s former DC home hits the market for $4M

The late former U.S. Secretary of State had lived in the Federal-style house since 1968 and originally purchased it for $100,000. Continue reading

5 years after Amazon staked its claim in Virginia, luxury is thriving

Since Amazon announced its ambitious HQ2 plans in 2018, Arlington’s lower-tier luxury market has been ravaged by homebuyers and developers alike — and the rush show no signs of slowing. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman to expand into nation’s capital

Brokers and co-Presidents Ruth Boyer O’Dea and Evan Lacopo, both formerly of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, will lead the three new locations in Washington, D.C.; Arlington, Virginia; and Bethesda, Maryland. Continue reading

‘Rocky Mountain High’: 10 top ranch and mountain deals of 2022 (so far)

Aspen, Colorado, a winter playground for the rich and famous, produced four out of the 10 biggest mountain and ranch transactions since October, according to a new analysis by Inman. Continue reading

Transitioning into summer, high-end properties are seeing a cool down

As the official start to summer approaches, agents say the market is less chaotic than a few weeks ago, and more high-end luxury properties, in particular, seem to be available and lingering on the market longer. Continue reading

Jumping ship for a startup brokerage? Do your homework first!

Startups look promising on the outside, but they can’t always live up to the hype, says Tammy Britt. The longtime D.C.-area agent shares her experience with a startup after 16 years as a top performer with some of the biggest names in the real estate b… Continue reading

Inventory plummets, prices jump near Amazon’s HQ2 in Virginia

In the wake of Amazon’s HQ2 announcement, agents say that some sellers in Virginia are waiting to list their properties, while buyers at the lower end of the spectrum are having trouble competing for homes. Continue reading

Where to find your next luxury customer

Whether you strike up a conversation on a flight or are referred by a tennis partner, it remains a real estate truth: your buyer could be anyone. But when it comes to the luxury market, it can be more challenging to connect with the buyers and sellers … Continue reading