The KJAX Group real estate blog: market updates, neighborhood guides, and buying and selling advice for DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, written by Kelly Jackson.

The First Week on the Market Matters More Than Ever in DC, MD and VA
When a home goes live, the clock starts immediately, and the first seven days carry more weight than the entire rest of the listing period combined. That has always been true in real estate. What has changed is how much is now riding on those days. In the DMV market of 2026, getting the first week r
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Charles County Maryland: Is It Too Far or Just Far Enough?
It is the first thing people say when Charles County comes up in conversation. Too far. And I understand why. When you are used to thinking about the DMV in terms of DC neighborhoods, Northern Virginia suburbs, and Montgomery or Prince George's County, Charles County feels like it is on the edge of
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Should I Buy in DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia?
If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me this question, I could buy a detached home in just about any of those markets. It is one of the most common questions I get, and honestly, one of the most important ones to answer correctly. Here is what I know after 24 years of selling real estate:
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Best Neighborhoods in Towson MD: A Guide for Buyers
If you are thinking about buying a home in Towson MD, you already know it is one of the most desirable communities in Baltimore County. What you may not know is that Towson is not one market. It is a collection of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own personality, price point and buyer profile.
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