Helpful Articles From Local News Sources
Ron frequently is contacted by local radio stations, newspapers and magazines for his insight on what is happening in the local DC Metropolitan real estate market. Click on the titles below to download an mp3 of radio spots or printable pdf version of these helpful and informative discussions.
RADIO
- "A snapshot of the D.C. region winter housing market"WTOP Radio - January 15, 2012
- "There are deals to be had in the winter real estate market"WTOP Radio - December 18, 2011
- "October felt busy for real estate agents"WTOP Radio - December 4, 2011
- "Fresh signs of the housing market improving"WTOP Radio - November 6, 2011
- "Some good signs in the D.C. housing market"WTOP Radio - October 23, 2011
- "Condos are still proving to be a tough sell"WTOP Radio - October 9, 2011
- "Low-interest rates and first-time buyers in early fall market"WTOP Radio - September 18, 2011
- "How the housing market will be affected by the credit downgrade"WTOP Radio - August 7, 2011
- "Homeownership continues to drop"WTOP Radio - July 24, 2011
- "Some optimism in the D.C. housing market"WTOP Radio - July 10, 2011
- "Spring real estate market has been disappointing"WTOP Radio - June 19, 2011
- "Housing market volatility is creating fewer home buyers"WTOP Radio - June 12, 2011
- "How the Spring 2011 housing market looks"WTOP Radio - May 15, 2011
- "Finding the right price is an important part of selling a house"WTOP Radio - May 1, 2011
- "Home buyers frustrated by lack of new listings this spring"WTOP Radio - April 17, 2011
- "The Buyer's Market That Isn't"WTOP Radio - March 20, 2011
- "How to Spruce Up Your Home for Spring Buyers"WTOP Radio - March 6, 2011
- "Spring Real Estate Market Looking Better"WTOP Radio - February 20, 2011
- "Where is Better to Rent Than Buy?"WTOP Radio - January 9, 2011
- "Research Firm Says Homes Are Heavily Undervalued"WTOP Radio - December 19, 2010
- "Is The Housing Market Turning Around?"WTOP Radio - December 5, 2010
- "Home Sellers Settling for Lower Prices"WTOP Radio - November 14, 2010
- "Homebuyers Still Cautious"WTOP Radio - November 7, 2010
- "Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows"WTOP Radio - October 17, 2010
- "Fannie Mae and Freddi Mac Sweeting Pot on Foreclosed Homes"WTOP Radio - October 3, 2010
- "Taking the Temperature of the Local Housing Market"WTOP Radio - September 26, 2010
- "Where the D.C. Area Housing Market Stands"WTOP Radio - September 12, 2010
- "August Has Some Advantages for Home Sellers"WTOP Radio - August 8, 2010
- "The Smart Way to Deal with Inheriting a House"WTOP Radio - July 25, 2010
- "Renewed Interest in Investing in Real Estate"WTOP Radio - July 18, 2010
- "Explaining the Extension of the homebuyer Tax Credit"WTOP Radio - July 11, 2010
- "Are Low Interest Rates Fueling the Home Market?"WTOP Radio - June 27, 2010
- "Homes Starting to Sell Faster"WTOP Radio - June 13, 2010
- "Housing Market Has Cooled Since Tax Credit Ended"WTOP Radio - May 23, 2010
- "More Singles Choosing to Buy"WTOP Radio - May 2, 2010
- "Final Rush for the Homeowner's Tax Credit"WTOP Radio - April 25, 2010
- "Temperatures and Housing Market Hotter in Spring"WTOP Radio - April 11, 2010
- "Condo Sales Getting Stronger"WTOP Radio - March 28, 2010
- "The Effect of Short Sales on the Housing Market"WTOP Radio - March 21, 2010
- "For Home Buyers It's All About the Land"WTOP Radio - March 14, 2010
- "Local Look at January Home Sales and Prices"WTOP Radio - February 21, 2010
- "Impact of 'Flipping' Homes on Market"WTOP Radio - January 31, 2010
- "Rent or Buy a Home?"WTOP Radio - January 24, 2010
- "Preparing Your Home For A Spring Market"WTOP Radio - January 10, 2010
- "2010 Housing Market Expectations"WTOP Radio - December 13, 2009
- "Being Thankful For The Housing Market"WTOP Radio - November 29, 2009
- "Home Sales and Prices in Our Area"WTOP Radio - November 15, 2009
- "Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended"WTOP Radio - November 8, 2009
- "Changed Regulations for Foreclosed Homes"WTOP Radio - October 25, 2009
- "Deadlines for the Homeowner Tax Credit"WTOP Radio - October 11, 2009
- "Option ARM Loans Could Cause Next Forclosure Wave"WTOP Radio - October 4, 2009
- "Selling Your Home? Remember Price to Sell"WTOP Radio - September 27, 2009
- "Recent Trends in Condo Sales"WTOP Radio - September 13, 2009
- "The Million-Dollar Home Market"WTOP Radio - August 30, 2009
- "First Time Home buyers Have New Tax Credit Incentives"WTOP Radio - August 23, 2009
- "Real Estate Market Slowly Improving"WTOP Radio - August 16, 2009
- "Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home?"WTOP Radio - August 2, 2009
- "Good News, Bad News in Local Housing Market"WTOP Radio - July 26, 2009
- "Does Home Ownership Still Pay?"WTOP Radio - July 12, 2009
- "What's Happening in the Local Housing Market"WTOP Radio - June 7, 2009
- "How Appraisals are Effecting the Real Estate Market"WTOP Radio - June 1, 2009
- "Why Housing is so Important to the Economy's Recovery"WTOP Radio - May 17, 2009
- "Has the D.C. real estate market hit rock bottom?"WTOP Radio - May 10, 2009
- "Buying a Home As An Investment"WTOP Radio - May 3, 2009
- "Looking at the Condo Market"WTOP Radio - April 26, 2009
- "Timing the Real Estate Market"WTOP Radio - April 19, 2009
- "Open Houses"WTOP Radio - April 12, 2009
- "Real Estate Sales are Perking Up in Elite Markets"WTOP Radio - April 9, 2009
- "Short Sales, What Are They?"WTOP Radio - March 30, 2009
- "Tips for Renters Who Are Looking to Buy a New Home"WTOP Radio - March 29, 2009
- "Selling Your Home in a Topsy Turvy Economy"WTOP Radio - March 22, 2009
- "This is a Buyer's Market for Local Real Estate"WTOP Radio - March 15, 2009
Newspaper & Magazine
- "Time, Price are Key When Making an Offer"Washington Times - Friday, October 24, 2008&
By Michelle Lerner - "Looking for the Bottom: Overall Trends Point Down, but Local Outlook Depends on Where You Are and Who You Ask"Washington Post - Saturday, September 29, 2007
By Allan Lengel - "House Hunting Homework: Schools, Crime, Transit: A Wealth Of Local Detail Awaits "Washington Post - Saturday, July 14, 2007
By Allan Lengel - "Owners Hold Off On Sales Of Homes"Washington Post, Monday, May 2, 2005
By Sandra Flishman - "Invest to Impress: Over Years - or sometimes months - Washington-area condos can offer owners solid returns"Washington Post - Express, November 24, 2004
By Beth Cope - "Setting the Stage: Before the Curtain Rises on a Sale, Get your Home Ready for Its Close-Up"Washington Post, October 30, 2004
By Daniela Deane - "Current Market Favors Home Seller"Washington Post, Wednesday, March 24, 2004
By Daniela Deane - "July Home Sales Set Record: But Some Experts Say Surge Marks Boom's 'Last Hurrah' "Washington Post, Tuesday, August 26, 2003
By Daniela Deane
