"By all these lovely tokens September days are here,
with summer's best of weather and autumn's best of cheer."
- Helen Hunt Jackson
Read on for everything you should do this month and discover lifestyle tips curated just for you!
Real Estate
in the News
Foreign Buyers Spent $20 Billion Less on U.S. Real Estate
Travel restrictions associated with the coronavirus kept many foreign would-be buyers out of the U.S. last year - and that kept billions of their dollars out of the housing market. Home purchases by international buyers and recent immigrants plummeted 33% from the previous year, according to a recent National Association of Realtors® report. International purchasers spent roughly $54.4 billion on U.S. real estate -down considerably from about $74 billion a year earlier. But that doesn’t appear to have hurt the housing market overall.
70% Of DC’s Streams Have Disappeared. Where Did They Go?
Calling all DC history buffs! THIS in-depth article from DCist explains what happened to the city's streams that once flowed throughout the region. From Tiber Creek to Rock Creek, learn more about our city's environmental evolution.
How To Help Afghan Refugees Get Resettled in the DC Area
Several local DC area agencies are collecting supplies or looking for volunteers to assist with the resettling of Afghani refugees who will arrive in the next month. Washingtonian has an overview of those organizations and how you can help, HERE.
Lifestyle Tips & Tricks
What, Exactly, Is Being Disrupted In The Real Estate Community Right Now?
In this most extraordinary of real estate environments, where according to both the Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times, U.S. residential real estate prices have grown in some cities by roughly 25% in one year alone, it can be challenging to even summarize the collective disruptive technologies bursting forth in the real estate community.
Building a Home? Here Are 7 Industry Changes You Should Know for 2021
Homebuilders face unique challenges as demand for new construction grows sky-high amid material shortages, lifestyle changes, and record low interest rates. See how the home-building industry is adapting as we edge into a post-pandemic world.
How Much Value Does a Pool Really Add to Your Home?
A pool can be a fun, attractive addition to a house and usually increases its value. But are the costs of installing and maintaining a pool worth it? Here are some things to consider before you take the plunge.
Getting from-the-field fresh produce and artisan baked goods has never been easier, thanks to farmers markets that have sprung up around the country. Here's a list of the best farmers market in every state.
Compass is a licensed real estate brokerage that abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Compass is licensed as Compass Real Estate in DC and as Compass in Virginia and Maryland. DC office: 202.386.6330. Maryland office: 301.298.1001.
Bryan Zupan is a leading real estate agent in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
He has helped hundreds of buyers find their dream home, sellers see a high return, and renters find a comfortable space.