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Michele Lerner

Michele Lerner (mvlerner@comcast.net) covers real estate, interior design, and personal finance.

Will AI Replace Real Estate Agents?

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

September 12, 2023

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

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.

Condos, Downtown, Home Buying, Home Design

April 4, 2023

What DC Condo Sales Say About the Housing Market

News & Politics | Real Estate

What DC Condo Sales Say About the Housing Market

Signs point to increased demand.

Condos, housing market, Real Estate 2023

April 4, 2023

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

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.

Amazon HQ2, National Landing, Real Estate 2023

April 4, 2023

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

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

March 13, 2023

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

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.

Chesapeake Bay, Maryland Real Estate, Real Estate, St. Mary's River

October 7, 2022

DC Home Buyers, Finally Some Good News

Real Estate

DC Home Buyers, Finally Some Good News

Increased mortgage rates have partially slowed the crazy housing market.

home sales, housing market, Mortgage rate

September 23, 2022

The Hottest Neighborhoods of Washington’s Real Estate Boom

Real Estate

The Hottest Neighborhoods of Washington’s Real Estate Boom

Since the start of the pandemic, the local housing market has gone nuts. But the rising (and rising, and rising) tide hasn’t lifted all areas equally. Here’s a look at some of the places where prices and sales have soared the most—and why.

Bright MLS, DC Real Estate, Features, Home Buying

April 27, 2022

4 Predictions About DC Real Estate

Real Estate

4 Predictions About DC Real Estate

Including whether more homes will ever come on the market.

Apartment, Bright MLS, Condos, Home Buying

April 27, 2022

Tons of Homes Are Now Selling in These 10 Washington Zip Codes

Real Estate

Tons of Homes Are Now Selling in These 10 Washington Zip Codes

Sales volume—the number of houses selling—has gone the craziest in these places.

Bright MLS, Home Buying, housing market, interest rates

April 27, 2022