Robin's Real Estate

Robin's Real Estate Dedicated to serving you and yours with the utmost care, honesty and professional expertise. Real Es Robin has lived in the area for more than thirty five years.

During her thirty plus years as a business woman in Alexandria, Robin has developed a reputation as a person you can trust to get the results you want. After owning and operating a successful business, Robin launched her career in real estate in 1990. Since then, Robin has built her business on the strength of her personal referrals and satisfied past customers. Robin has been described by her cli

ents as honest, professional, warm and lighthearted. She makes the process of buying and selling enjoyable and gets the job done. She is a tough negotiator, always maintaining her grace, style and dignity in any situation. Robin's personal approach is backed by a thorough knowledge of the real estate market, financing techniques and effective marketing strategies. She is a life member of the NVAR Multi-Million Dollar Sales Club as well as a NVAR Top Producer. Robin is a member of the Historic Preservation Trust and an active member in her community. She is committed to maintaining her reputation as a person her clients confidently recommend to their friends. Robin's hobbies include boating, biking and gardening.

04/08/2025

Just like the temperature, the spring real estate market is heating up in our region, and buyers are anxious to get in on the action. Limited inventory still favors sellers, but there are strong signs that more homes will continue to be added, allowing buyers a better chance of finding a home that meets their needs.

In the spring market, homes tend to go under contract about 10-15% faster, likely influenced by a combination of better weather that makes it easier to show houses and the fact that there are more buyers in the Spring.

Sellers who are preparing to list soon should expect some negotiation from buyers who see, maybe, not "bargains" but "opportunities" with more homes to choose from. Buyer activity was relatively stronger in the D.C. area market than in other parts of the Mid-Atlantic region last week, with pending sales activity the strongest in the local markets where listing activity has increased the most.

Questions about what to expect this Spring? Let's talk! Comment "learn more" and I'll be in touch!

Contract activity for March 30 – April 5, 2025, in the Metro DC area was up 26.2% compared to the same seven-day period ...
04/08/2025

Contract activity for March 30 – April 5, 2025, in the Metro DC area was up 26.2% compared to the same seven-day period last year.

Key Takeaways:
· That 26.2% increase is, by far, the best weekly increase this year, and all six jurisdictions we track also posted increases. That’s the first time this year we’ve seen that.
· But this great performance does come with an asterisk. This seven-day period last year included all of Easter Weekend and much of spring break for schools, and contract activity is always slower during that time. There was no holiday or vacation impact in this week’s numbers.
· We add an additional asterisk. With 1,224 new contracts last week, the market fell a little short of the 1,240 contracts the previous week and the 1,257 contracts the week before that. This is the time of year we expect to see modest week-over-week increases.

Why it Matters:
· With the first quarter of 2025 in the books, it is abundantly clear that the move-up market is faring pretty well, while the first-time buyer market is struggling under the affordability challenge.
· The jurisdiction with the highest median sales price – Loudoun County – has seen total new contract activity rise 8.1% year-to-date, while the area with lowest median sales price – Prince George’s County – is off 14%.

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04/02/2025

Spring has sprung and April is in full swing! What's your favorite way to celebrate the season?

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04/01/2025

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Contract activity for March 23 - 29, 2025, in the Metro DC area was up6.1%compared to the sameseven-dayperiod last year....
03/31/2025

Contract activity for March 23 - 29, 2025, in the Metro DC area was up6.1%compared to the sameseven-dayperiod last year.

Key Takeaways:
·That 6.1% increase is not only the best weekly increase this year, and four of the six jurisdictions we track also posted increases. That’s the first time this year we’ve seen that.
·As we noted consistently over the last several weeks, there must be something in the water in Loudoun County. It was the leader again last week with a very healthy41.6% jumpin the number of newly ratified contracts, and the only one of the six jurisdictions tracked with ayear-to-date increase in the number of newly ratified contracts, now up 4.6%.
·We add a cautionary note – with 1,240 new contracts this week, the market fell a little short of the 1,257 contracts the previous week. This is the time of year we expect to see modest week-over-week increases.

Why it Matters:
·The market is heading – slowly – in the right direction after a rough start to the year.
·Whathasbeen consistent is the performance of more expensive properties relative to entry-level priced homes. Year-to-date contract activity for homes priced over $750,000 is up 25.2%, while activity below that threshold is down 3.3%.

03/29/2025

It’s time to shake off the last chill of winter and celebrate the beauty of spring! Check out our list of April events around Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. From garden expos to street festivals and markets, there is plenty to choose from this month.

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03/25/2025

Closets allow homeowners to store clothes and other items out of sight so they don't crowd the rest of the house. But some people underestimate just how many possessions they have. As a result, closets tend to lack the room needed to house everything you want to tuck away.If your closet never seems to have enough space, you're not alone.

Here are some tips on finding calm rather than chaos in your closet space.

https://corcoranmce.com/2025/03/20/finding-calm-in-your-closet

Contract activity for March 16 - 22, 2025 in the Metro DC area was up 1.1% compared to the same seven-day period last ye...
03/24/2025

Contract activity for March 16 - 22, 2025 in the Metro DC area was up 1.1% compared to the same seven-day period last year.

Key Takeaways:
· That 1.1% increase may not seem like much, but this is the first weekly increase compared to the same time in 2024 all year.
· It’s also the first time this year weekly contract activity has exceeded 1,250, and there were almost 100 more than just one week ago.
· And once again, Loudoun County led the way with an 18.3% jump in new contracts, and Loudoun is the only one of the six jurisdictions tracked with a year-to-date increase in the number of newly ratified contracts.

Why it Matters:
· We are encouraged by this positive sign, especially given the concerns over the near-term future of the metro area’s economy.
· We’ll be keeping a close eye on this, but this market remains uneven. As mentioned, year-to-date contract activity is up 1.5% in Loudoun County, but it’s down 17.3% in Prince George’s County.
· It’s another indication of how “local” real estate is – market conditions vary widely.

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03/20/2025

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Contract activity for March 9 - 15, 2025, in the Metro DC area was essentially unchanged - down just 0.3% compared to th...
03/17/2025

Contract activity for March 9 - 15, 2025, in the Metro DC area was essentially unchanged - down just 0.3% compared to the same seven-day period last year.
Key Takeaways:
· What a difference a rate makes! With mortgage rates hovering near 7% all year until early March, the roughly quarter percent downward tick over the last two weeks has positively impacted buyer activity.
· Every week of 2025 so far has seen a drop in contract activity compared to 2024, and the weekly drops have been as much as 20%.
· This past week, there were almost 1,200 new contracts, by far the best week of this year, and there were only 3 fewer contracts than last year. That's little more than a rounding error.

Why it Matters:
· Even more encouraging, four of the six jurisdictions we track posted increases in contract activity, and that's the first time this year we've seen that.
· Homes also sold a bit faster (an average of 27 days) compared to a year ago (an average of 32 days)

The latest report from Corcoran McEnearney highlights important market indicators for last month - contract activity, in...
03/14/2025

The latest report from Corcoran McEnearney highlights important market indicators for last month - contract activity, interest rates, inventory, and affordability.

These numbers give you an idea of the market's direction and what to expect if you're a buyer or seller.

Visit corcoranmce.com/market-in-a-minute to check out the full report for the DMV area.

Questions about these market trends? Send us a message and let's chat!

Take a look at the newly listed homes at Corcoran McEnearney! To view the full list, visit https://bit.ly/4ihGJq2
03/12/2025

Take a look at the newly listed homes at Corcoran McEnearney! To view the full list, visit https://bit.ly/4ihGJq2

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