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Michele Lerner

Michele Lerner ([email protected]) covers real estate, interior design, and personal finance.

Real Estate

Inside the Secret World of Luxury Real Estate in DC

NDAs, private listings, LLCs, security teams. Power brokers and high rollers in DC have countless ways of shielding their properties from prying eyes—or threats far worse. Here’s how the elites create a layer of privacy around their homes.

luxury real estate | 1 month ago

Real Estate

DC’s Real Estate Market Is Weird Right Now

Experts’ secrets for navigating the market—and getting the most for your money, whether you’re buying or selling.

housing market | 8 months ago

Real Estate

DC’s Office Real Estate Market May Not Be Doomed After All

There are some bright spots in the local office market. Plus, our first-ever career achievement awards for commercial real estate.

office buildings | 10 months ago

News & Politics | Real Estate

5 DC-Area Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2024

More transparent agent fees, lower mortgage rates, and what else to know if you’re buying or selling a home.

Condos, housing market, real estate trends | Feb 27, 2024

Real Estate

Will AI Replace Real Estate Agents?

Avatars, cloned voices, and ChatGPT-generated listings could be the stuff of dreams—or nightmares.

artificial intelligence, ChatGPT | Sep 12, 2023

News & Politics | Real Estate

DC’s Housing Market Is Finally Leveling Out. What Now?

After a bonkers three years, some things are back to business as usual. Others might be forever changed.

Home Design, Condos, Home Buying, Home Renovation | Apr 4, 2023

News & Politics | Real Estate

What DC Condo Sales Say About the Housing Market

Signs point to increased demand.

Condos, housing market, Real Estate 2023 | Apr 4, 2023

News & Politics | Real Estate

Five Years In, National Landing Isn’t Seeing the Real-Estate Frenzy Initially Predicted

The median sales price was $650,000 in 2019. In 2022 it was still $650,000.

National Landing, Amazon HQ2, Real Estate 2023 | Apr 4, 2023

Home & Style | News & Politics

More Older People Are Opting to Age in Their Homes. Here’s How They’re Doing It.

They're creating support systems via groups, roommates, and family.

Retirement, Senior Living | Mar 13, 2023

Real Estate

This Private Island For Sale Off the Chesapeake Comes With a Fascinating Past

Tippity Wichity Island once housed a secret “bordello” and distillery.

Real Estate, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland Real Estate, Water | Oct 7, 2022