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Media coverage
The Sentinel, July 23: GCAAR Applauds Montgomery County’s Passage of Workforce Housing Legislation
FinanceBuzz, June 25: REALTORS® Predict These 8 Cities Will Become Unaffordable by 2026
Vetted by HousingWire, May 15: The 5 best real estate schools in Washington, D.C. for 2025
Montgomery Perspective, May 15: Three Reactions to the Impending Budget
The MoCo Show, May 14: Housing Market Starting to Normalize to Pre-COVID Levels, GCAAR Says
Bethesda Magazine, May 13: Some still advocate for income tax hike despite new MCPS budget funding proposal
Bethesda Magazine, May 13: Tension grows over potential income tax hike as County Council vote nears
Montgomery Perspective, May 8: Realtors Fight Tax Hikes
RealClearPolicy, May 1: What DMV Home Buyers Should Know About Real Estate Rule Changes (op/ed)
WTOP radio, April 28: Boomer buyers dominate DC’s housing market now
Axios D.C., April 12: Uncertainty looms after a more stable D.C.-area housing market in 2024
Axios D.C., April 5: How D.C.'s real estate market has changed since COVID
Axios D.C., March 22: What to know before house hunting in D.C. this spring
Montgomery Community Media, March 11: Residents Testify on Council's 'More Housing N.O.W.' Proposal
Greater Greater Washington, February 24: Poll finds District residents prefer housing affordability to neighborhood character
UrbanTurf, February 25: Tuesday’s must reads
Fortune, February 21: Housing market in D.C. stable for now, contrary to social media posts tying sales to Trump policies
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, February 21: Posts stoke fear over D.C. housing
The MoCoShow, February 17: D.C. Metro Area real estate listings flooding the market? Not accurate, according to GCAAR President-Elect Russell Brazil
Fox Business, February 14: Washington D.C. gets 'Trump Bump' in luxury home market
Bethesda Magazine, February 6: New legislation aims to allow more housing types in Montgomery County’s transit corridors
Montgomery Magazine, February 6: Spring real estate outlook: Coming up roses (pp. 22-23)
Axios D.C., November 26: How the Trump administration might affect D.C.'s housing market
USA Today, November 25: How are borrowers reacting to the Federal Reserve rate cuts?
Axios D.C., November 16: D.C. real estate agents see more nepo-homebuyers
WJLA ABC7 News, November 4: DMV fall real estate sees mixed trends: Home prices dip but inventory rises
Axios D.C., October 30: People in D.C. are putting life on pause amid election anxiety
Axios D.C., October 8: What to expect from the DMV real estate market this fall
Axios D.C., September 28: What lower mortgage rates mean for D.C.
WTOP, September 20: Older, expensive to maintain D.C. condos may be turning away buyers. So might be crime
Axios D.C., September 14: New real estate commission rules could push out "mediocre" D.C. agents
MoCo360, August 27: MoCo housing sale prices, listings increase, but lack of inventory remains
Smart Cities Dive, August 22: An air conditioning law, the first in its region, changed tenants’ rights in this Maryland county
"I Hate Politics" podcast, August 20: I Hate the News Aug 20 (starts at 5:08)
Maryland Daily Record, July 16: Impact of Realtor commissions settlement on MD homebuyers? Not a lot, many say
Axios D.C., July 13: DMV home sellers can save some cash, if they speak up
Axios D.C., July 6: D.C. house-hunters hibernate this summer
The Journal Record, May 9: Homeowners spend nearly $18,000 a year on costs aside from their mortgage
The Sumter Item, May 7: Homeowners spend nearly $18,000 a year on costs aside from their mortgage
Alabama Public Radio, May 7: Study: Alabama homeowners may get a financial break compared to the nation
WTOP, April 29: Montgomery Co. homes are selling fast, but prices vary
The Washington Post, April 22: House hacking helps some buyers overcome financial challenges
The Washington Post, April 21: Which comes first: the sale or the purchase?
CNN, April 4: Plan to buy a home in the next year or two? Here are 5 steps to take now to get your finances ready
Montgomery Community Media, March 7: Realtors, Junior Achievement partner to teach financial literacy
BNN, March 7: GCAAR and Junior Achievement partner to boost financial literacy in middle schools
Patch, March 4: New partnership supports financial literacy for MoCo 7th graders
Axios D.C., March 2: Why the D.C. housing market won't be cheaper this spring
MoCo360, February 19: Development notes: Six tenants announced for Bethesda's Westbard Square
Montgomery Community Media, February 16: Sale prices for homes in county dropped in January
Es Euro News, February 16: Sale prices for homes in county dropped in January
Axios D.C., January 6: How D.C. real estate agent commissions could change
The Georgetowner, December 18: Our top real estate stories of 2023
Axios D.C., December 16: What 2024 holds for Washington D.C. real estate
Axios D.C., December 2: Washington D.C. buyers have more power this winter
Montgomery Perspective, October 19: MoCo home listings stagnate while D.C. home listings explode
NBC 4 Washington, September 27: Buyers get creative in competitive housing market
Washington Post, September 20: Housing market tightens again as inventory hits historic lows
WUSA9, September 13: REALTOR® calls D.C. housing market 'dysfunctional' with higher interest rates and lower supply
MoCo360, September 13: What does rent stabilization mean for housing development in MoCo?
Washingtonian, September 12: Will AI replace real estate agents?
WTOP, September 11: D.C. housing market now 'dysfunctional' -- keeping agents on their toes
Montgomery Perspective, August 31: REALTORS®: "We're experiencing a dysfunctional housing market"
Citybiz, August 31: Latest GCAAR housing stats: D.C. region experiencing a "Dysfunctional Housing Market"
Axios D.C., July 22: Condos are a bright spot in D.C.'s market
MoCo360, July 21: Politics briefing
South Arkansas Sun, July 20: Rent stabilization bill to be signed into law in Maryland county
The Sentinel, July 19: GCAAR statement on Montgomery County Council's passage of rent control legislation
Montgomery Community Media, July 19: Elrich will sign rent stabilization into law - 'Definitely a compromise bill'
Montgomery Perspective, July 19: REALTORS® condemn rent control, attack Fani-Gonzalez and Katz
Forbes, July 12: Washington, D.C. housing market: What's happening in 2023?
Axios D.C., July 8: Golden handcuffs lock up D.C.'s housing supply
Capitol Communicator, July 8: An Anvil for GCAAR's "The Office" parody video
WUSA9, July 6: Federal interest rates impact on housing market
Citybiz, July 5: Local REALTOR Association garners national attention at 2023 PRSA Anvil Awards
Axios D.C., June 24: What it costs to buy a house in D.C. as a first-timer
Inman Select, June 22: The anti-LGBTQ+ movement is a real estate issue. Here's why
Citybiz, June 21: GCAAR Housing Stats | May '23: D.C. region again an outlier compared to national market
Wall Street Journal, May 31: The new math on inheriting your parents' house
The Sentinel, May 25: GCAAR statement on the Montgomery County Council approved FY '24 operating budget
Montgomery Perspective, May 25: Limited housing supply pushes home prices higher
Citybiz, May 25: GCAAR statement on the Montgomery County Council approved FY '24 operating budget
Montgomery Community Media, May 19: Councilmembers, MCEA, REALTORS® explain their views on 2024 budget
Citybiz, May 18: Latest GCAAR housing market stats: Median sales price in D.C. region increases 10.9%; Days on market slips below 5-year average
Montgomery Community Media, May 18: REALTORS'® signs throughout county protest tax hikes
RISMedia, May 16: LGBTQ+ alliance pushes for 'Article 10 Rule' in political advocacy
MoCo360, May 12: MCPS officials, real estate agents turn up pressure ahead of budget vote
Citybiz, May 11: GCAAR statement on the Montgomery County Council voting to raise recordation taxes
Montgomery Perspective, May 11: REATLORS®: Council is making housing less affordable
Montgomery Community Media, May 11: In split vote, council opts to increase tax when purchasing, selling home
MoCo360, May 11: Recordation tax increase OK'd for homes sold at prices over $600,000
Montgomery Community Media, April 28: Price of Homes Sold in March Slightly Down
Citybiz, April 25: Despite uptick in inventory, homebuyers in D.C., Montgomery County may still feel options are limited
Moco360, April 13: Hundreds expected at Thursday night rally to support property tax hike
MoCo360, April 12: County residents pack council chambers as budget goes under microscope
DC News Now, April 5: Property tax increase? County exec says yes, some opposed
Montgomery Perspective, April 5: REALTORS® launch campaign to stop tax hike
Axios D.C., April 3: D.C. home sales stagnant
MoCo360, March 31: 'Hopeless and angry': residents urge County Council to pass rent-stabilization legislation
Montgomery Perspective, March 30: Realtors: Mink-Jawando tax hike makes home purchases "almost impossible"
FOX 5 DC (see the video at 2:04), March 28: Montgomery County lawmakers continue debate over two controversial rent cap bills
MoCo360, March 27: Parents, realtors weigh in on proposed property tax hike, recordation tax increases
Citybiz, March 23: Latest GCAAR housing market stats: Days on market, median sold price up over Feb. 2022
Washington Blade, March 17: Rental housing discrimination and you
Axios D.C., March 22: D.C.'s apartment amenities arms race
Citybiz, March 6: GCAAR, Yachad announce partnership to strengthen home ownership and home preservation in D.C. region
The Georgetowner, February 27: Real Estate: 2021 - 2022 home sale comparison stats from Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS®
Wall Street Journal, February 26: Is now a good time to sell your home?
The Georgetowner, February 21: GCAAR announces 2023 Board of Directors
Citybiz, February 15: More new listings bring welcome news to buyers and sellers in D.C., Montgomery County, Md.
The Wall Street Journal, February 15: How buyers can up their chances in a thawing housing market this spring
Citybiz, January 23: Latest GCAAR housing market stats: Local inventory remains low, keeping days on market down
Citybiz, January 12: Avi Adler takes over leadership duties from Harrison Beacher
Axios D.C., January 3: D.C.'s housing market comes back to Earth in 2023
WTOP, December 27: 2023 DC area housing forecast: Prices will hold up
Axios D.C., December 19: Stat du jour: 40.6%
Capitol Communicator, December 15: PRSA Maryland announces 'Best in Maryland' winners
Montgomery Community Media, December 15: Median price for houses sold in county rises slightly
CityBiz, December 15: D.C./Montgomery County, Md. housing market: No price compression yet because inventory remains tight
WTOP, November 28: Latest twist in the DC housing market: More price cuts
CityBiz, November 21: Homebuyers now have more leverage due to pressure felt by sellers in D.C. & Montgomery County, Md.
The Georgetowner, November 21: Real estate: Area housing stats from October 2022
CityBiz, November 10: GCAAR, Capital Area asset builders program helped this D.C. couple purchase their first home
Bethesda Magazine, October 28: Your money questions, answered
AExperience, October 26: Destination: Diversity
Axios D.C., October 18: Interest rates trigger a D.C. home sale slow down
CityBiz, October 17: Latest GCAAR housing market stats: "Buyers now have more breathing space"
CityBiz, October 11: Local REALTOR Association endorses Marc Elrich for Montgomery County Executive, Candidates for County Council
Axios D.C., September 27: D.C. sees home sales dip
CityBiz, September 19: Latest D.C./Montgomery County housing stats: "Optimism is the word"
MarylandReporter.com, September 14: Maryland reporter voters guide: Montgomery County
Capital Area Asset Builders, August 24: CAAB enters second year administering GCAAR Cares Emergency Relief Program (email only)
CityBiz, August 15: GCAAR Housing Stats | July '22: Market restoring to "more traditional, pre-pandemic levels"
Axios D.C., August 3: Sellers drop prices as D.C.'s housing market cools
Maryland REALTOR® Magazine, Aug/Sept issue: We're doing it--and you can, too: How one local REALTOR® association is living the principles of diversity, equity & inclusion
Washington Business Journal, July 22: Greater Washington's housing market hits a wall as prices, mortgage rates climb
CityBiz, July 20: Latest GCAAR housing market stats: New data leaning in buyers' direction, but competition remains
WTOP, July 5: D.C.-area homebuyer assistance programs you probably didn't know about
CityBiz, June 28: GCAAR offers downloadable guide to home financing opportunities
WTOP, June 22: D.C. housing market 'starting to soften;' Montgomery County remains strong
MarylandReporter.com, June 20: Montgomery County Voters’ Guide: Candidates for Executive, Council, Courthouse and Legislature
Bethesda Beat/Bethesda Magazine, June 20: Here are the candidate endorsements for the July 19 primary
Montgomery Community Media, June 17: Median price of house sold in Montgomery County rises to $620,000
The Washington Post, June 16: D.C. development has soared under Bowser. So have housing costs.
CityBiz, June 16: Latest GCAAR housing market stats show D.C. market is starting to slightly soften
WHUR/WHUT, June 13: Winning the hot housing market game: a daily drum special
WUSA9 (TV), June 2: DC real estate market showing signs of cooling
Axios D.C., May 26: The market’s still hot
The Hill, May 23: DC housing market hot despite rate hikes
Washington Business Journal, May 19: Current state of D.C. housing is a 'tale of two markets.'
CityBiz, May 16: GCAAR’s April housing stats: “Tides may be shifting, ever so slightly, to alleviate shortage of homes for sale”
CityBiz, May 16: GCAAR announces 2022 Primary Election endorsements
The Georgetowner, May 9: Greater Capital Area Assoc. of Realtors: Voice for home buyers, sellers
CityBiz, April 14: D.C. Metro's Spring housing market off to an active start
Montgomery Community Media, April 1: County's hottest real estate zip codes
Axios D.C., April 1: D.C.'s supercharged spring market
Inman, March 29: As homebuyers pine for options, startups scramble to fill the void
CityBiz, March 17: Spring housing market should be lively in D.C. Metro Area
Montgomery Community Media, March 17: Average price for home sold in county in February was $490,500
The Washington Post, March 17: High-end housing markets see influx of millennials
Inman Select, March 16: The seller will see you now: Open houses are roaring back this spring
Axios D.C., March 8: D.C.'s condo market is normal(ish)
WTOP radio, February 18: Montgomery County home prices, sales fall in January
Washington Post, February 18: For many home buyers, karma matters more than the kitchen
CityBiz, February 17: A win for D.C./Montgomery County, Md. homebuyers: Housing prices dipped from last month
Montgomery Community Media, February 16: Local Realtors team up with Habitat for Humanity to increase home ownership
CityBiz, February 14: GCAAR, Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland partnership to help advance housing security
Axios D.C., January 29: The District’s top sellers: Top D.C. neighborhoods, by home sold in 2021
Washington Business Journal, January 26: Greater Washington's recovery will continue to lag behind the nation's this year, economists say
CityBiz, January 25: Year-end D.C./Mont. Co. Housing Stats: Homes still selling in half the time compared to nationally
Axios D.C., January 12: D.C. sellers are rejecting qualified veteran homebuyers
CityBiz, January 12: Jan Brito closes out term as GCAAR President; Harrison Beacher begins annual tenure
WTOP News, December 30: New record high for D.C. median home selling price
The Seattle Times, December 25: Many fled D.C. during pandemic, halting city's population boom
The Washington Post, December 24: Many fled D.C. during pandemic, halting city's population boom
CityBiz, December 23: “This Program has been a Godsend”: CAAB and GCAAR continue to help with homeownership journey
Montgomery Community Media, December 23: Median house sale price in Montgomery County rose to $525,000 in November
CityBiz, December 20: GCAAR housing statistics: Homes in D.C., Montgomery County selling almost twice as fast as homes nationwide
CityBiz, December 12: GCAAR recognized for Communications Excellence at PRSA Maryland 'Best in Maryland' Awards
Axios D.C. Media, December 6: Carriage houses are D.C.'s old new real estate
Axios D.C. Media daily newsletter, November 18: Same old, same old: D.C.-area housing prices are still high and rising (email only)
Bethesda Beat, November 16: House prices continue to increase in Montgomery County
CityBiz, November 15: Latest GCAAR housing market stats: Homes selling in three weeks in D.C./Montgomery County, Md. Region
Montgomery Community Media, November 15: House prices continue to increase in Montgomery County
CityBiz, October 31: GCAAR’s Jan Brito, other real estate experts share D.C. market insights
CalculatedRisk Newsletter, October 21: 'Some prospective buyers took a break'
Washington Business Journal special insert, October 21: Greater Washington Residential Real Estate Remains Strong: Local Experts Share Insights (Print only)
Axios D.C. Media daily newsletter, October 19: Housing prices dropped (a little) (Email only)
CityBiz, October 18: GCAAR releases Sept. 2021 housing market stats for D.C., Montgomery County
Axios D.C. Media, October 8: What $600k gets you in six DMV neighborhoods
Axios D.C. Media, September 28: D.C. homebuyers beware: high prices ahead.
Montgomery Community Media, September 24: Median sale price of home in county jumps nearly 15% in one year.
StreetSense Media, September 22: A nonprofit and a group of realtors teamed up to help low-income DMV residents buy homes.
CityBiz, September 20: GCAAR housing stats.
WSAZ, August 25: Home renovation trends that add value.
CityBiz, August 22: Median sold price in region was $575.250, an increase of 4.6% from July 2020.
Washington Business Journal, August 18: Home prices in Greater Washington taper off as agents try to read the tea leaves for fall.
WTOP News, August 17: Median home selling prices slip a bit in parts of DC metro area.
Montgomery Community Media, August 6: Home prices in Montgomery County jump 13.5% since 2020
Washington Business Journal, July 22: There was some relief for Greater Washington homebuyers in June, but the market is still not in their favor.
CityBiz, July 8: Once homeless, now on the path to homeownership.
The Washington Informer, July 8: Once homeless, now on the path to homeownership. [PDF]
Washington Business Journal, June 18: D.C.-area home sale prices soared even further in May. How long will the COVID-19 effect last?
Real Estate Rama, June 14: Median sold price $590,000, an increase of 5.8% from previous month and 10.6% increase from April 2020; average time on market: 19 days
The Washington Informer, June 11: First of 'Pathways to Homeownership' webinars Set for June 14-18
The Washington Informer, April 5: Realtor Association, D.C.-Area nonprofit partner to help underprivileged become homeowners.
Washington Business Journal, April 5: The D.C. housing market is intense. But don’t call it a bubble.
The Washington Post, February 11: Home building sees a refreshed boom in new construction.
CQ Roll Call, January 13: Where should Congress live during a pandemic? Some freshmen pick the office.
Press releases
July 23: GCAAR issues statement on passage of Workforce Housing Legislation
May 14: GCAAR issues statement regarding Montgomery County’s FY26 Operating Budget & vote on income tax rate
February 24: Unprecedented poll of D.C. residents shows most see housing affordability as the District's biggest issue
February 4: GCAAR commends Councilmembers Friedson, Fani-Gonzalez on introduction of More Housing N.O.W. package.
September 4: Local REALTOR® association receives national award for DEI program
June 17: May 2024 housing market statistics: Home prices across the region are up - and so are closed sales
February 15: January 2024 housing market statistics: New listings surged last month while median sold price dipped slightly
January 4: GCAAR announces 2024 Board of Directors
December 20: November 2023 housing market statistics: Interest rate drop 'likely to invigorate market activity' going into 2024
September 21: August 2023 housing market statistics: Market remains stuck on "repeat" with continued high interest rates, low inventory
July 19: GCAAR statement on Montgomery County Council's passage of rent control legislation
July 5: GCAAR recognized among major corporations for communications excellence
May 25: GCAAR statement on the Montgomery County Council approved FY '24 Operating Budget
May 11: GCAAR statement on the Montgomery County Council voting to raise recordation taxes
March 30: GCAAR issues statement on proposed Montgomery County tax increase
March 6: GCAAR, Yachad announce partnership to strengthen homeownership and home preservation in D.C. region
January 11: GCAAR announces 2023 Board of Directors
October 11: GCAAR announces 2022 general election endorsements
September 19: August 2022 housing market statistics: Median sold price in region was $599,999, an increase of 0.8% from last month
June 28: GCAAR offers downloadable guide to home financing opportunities
May 5: GCAAR announces 2022 primary election endorsements
April 14: March 2022 housing market statistics: Fast pace, high energy in light of rising interest rates
February 14: GCAAR announces partnership with Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland
January 12: GCAAR announces 2022 Board of Directors
December 23: GCAAR and CAAB continue to help with homeownership journey
December 10: GCAAR recognized for communications excellence at PRSA Maryland 'Best in Maryland' Awards
November 15: October 2021 housing market statistics: Homes selling in three weeks in D.C./Montgomery County, Md. region
October 29: Washington Business Journal convenes panel of local experts
July 19: June 2021 housing stats: Median sold price remains at $600,000, an increase of 12.1% from June 2020; average time on market: 17 days, 32% below 5-year June average
July 8: Once homeless, now on the path to homeownership: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS®, Capital Area Asset Builders work together to close racial wealth gap and help families achieve the American dream
April 19: March 2021 housing stats: Median sold price $557,500, an increase of 2.3% from previous month and 15.8% increase from March 2020; average time on market: 26 days
April 4: GCAAR partners with area nonprofit to increase homeownership among underprivileged populations
March 24: February 2021 housing stats: Average days on market was 28; median sold price $545,000, up 11.2% compared to 2020
February 15: January 2021 housing stats: Region sees 1,436 closed sales, a 16.1% increase from January 2020
February 11: Jan Brito statement on Zillow
January 3:
GCAAR announces 2021 officers and Board of Directors