Read on for seasonal tips to consider and discover lifestyle tips curated just for you!
May the Market Be
in Your Favor
May is here, and with it comes warmer weather, longer days, and a real estate market in full bloom! Whether you’re ready to buy, sell, or simply explore your options, this is the perfect time to make a move.
With more listings hitting the market and buyers eager to settle in before summer, the opportunities are plentiful. Strategic moves now can lead to smooth closings just in time to enjoy the season in your new home.
Let’s make the most of this vibrant month—because in real estate, the right timing can make all the difference!
Real Estate in the News
The #1 Thing Sellers Need to Know About Their Asking Price
When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that’s generally the goal. But too many sellers are shooting too high right now. They don’t realize the market has shifted as inventory has grown. The side effect? Price cuts are on the rise, but they really don’t have to be. Here’s why.
Travel the world without leaving the District! The annual Passport DC event program features embassy tours, cultural festivals, performances, and workshops all month long.
A beginners guide to gardening and landscape design from garden designer Angel Collins, who takes us through everything you need to know when planning a garden from scratch.
![](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/ALjVIPyY5SBCdSTP1630Sz/output=format:png,density:500,background:ffffff/resize=width:600,fit:max/auto_image/compress/"https://www.compass.com/ucfe-assets/mc-assets/3/Compass_Logo_H_K.svg"){kind=logo}
![](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/ALjVIPyY5SBCdSTP1630Sz/rotate=deg:exif/crop=dim:[138,0,4782,4016]/output=format:png,density:500/resize=width:600,fit:max/auto_image/compress/"https://d3mi7e2vp4lzjl.cloudfront.net/BRAND_FOLDER/putImages/68adb825-7e65-423f-9cc6-d795ca7d704f/386222d1-6ba4-4471-885d-b5dde43199ce/origin.jpg")
![](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/ALjVIPyY5SBCdSTP1630Sz/rotate=deg:exif/crop=dim:[4,0,4991,3333]/output=format:png,density:500/resize=width:600,fit:max/auto_image/compress/"https://www.compass.com/m/15/86c619ca-932b-4822-8d49-4d8315129c78/origin.jpg")
![](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/ALjVIPyY5SBCdSTP1630Sz/rotate=deg:exif/crop=dim:[0,0,600,600]/output=format:png,density:500/resize=width:600,fit:max/auto_image/compress/"https://www.compass.com/m/15/c4e1450d-706b-49a6-b3a5-bc056db43253/origin.jpg")
![](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/ALjVIPyY5SBCdSTP1630Sz/rotate=deg:exif/crop=dim:[218,0,770,752]/output=format:png,density:500/resize=width:600,fit:max/auto_image/compress/"https://www.compass.com/m/15/51292607-ac14-4411-a9ee-0583af3f6693/origin.jpg")
![](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/ALjVIPyY5SBCdSTP1630Sz/rotate=deg:exif/crop=dim:[0,77,616,616]/output=format:png,density:500/resize=width:600,fit:max/auto_image/compress/"https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/oJqQzmIGQV20X4mbIBVH")
![](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/ALjVIPyY5SBCdSTP1630Sz/rotate=deg:exif/crop=dim:[322,0,1067,1067]/output=format:png,density:500/resize=width:600,fit:max/auto_image/compress/"https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/xToLu2XDTAGYYFAbS1tn")
![](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/ALjVIPyY5SBCdSTP1630Sz/rotate=deg:exif/crop=dim:[0,331,3354,3354]/output=format:png,density:500/resize=width:600,fit:max/auto_image/compress/"https://www.compass.com/m/4/dced9199-87b0-4efd-828e-03ad162121be/origin.jpg")