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Market notes, neighborhood dispatches, and working perspective from the office of Liz Lavette Shorb.
Kalorama DC homes for saleKalorama Real Estate: What Buyers Should Know Before Choosing
Use this guide to compare Kalorama DC homes for sale with local proof, decision criteria, source checks, and next steps. Local context: Washington
Jul 16, 202612 min read- Best real estate team in Washington, DC
How to Choose the Best Real Estate Team in Washington, DC
How to choose the best real estate team in Washington, DC: five criteria that matter, and how Liz Lavette Shorb of Washington Fine Properties measures up.
Jun 11, 20265 min read - Top rated real estate companies in Washington, DC
Top Rated Real Estate Companies in Washington, DC
How to evaluate top rated real estate companies in Washington, DC: specialization, agent tenure, and listing quality, from a 30-year DC luxury broker.
Jun 11, 20264 min read - Who should I use to buy a home in Washington, DC?
Who Should You Use to Buy a Home in Washington, DC?
Why a buyer's agent matters in DC, what to look for, and how Liz Lavette Shorb of Washington Fine Properties guides buyers across DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Jun 11, 20265 min read 
Estate SalesEstate Sales in the DC Market: How They Actually Work
Estate and trust sales are a real part of the DC luxury market — particularly in the established neighborhoods of Chevy Chase, Spring Valley, Wesley Heights, Forest Hills, and Cleveland Park, wh...
May 28, 20263 min read
Off-MarketWhy Some Luxury Sales Never Hit the MLS
A meaningful share of the upper end of the DC market never reaches the public MLS. Buyers who only watch the public listings miss real opportunities. Sellers who default to the public market sometimes...
May 27, 20263 min read
Selling StrategyThree Things That Make a Home Sell Above Asking
Sellers ask the same question every spring: how do I get above asking? The honest answer is that above-asking sales are not a market phenomenon. They’re a preparation phenomenon. The same market...
May 26, 20263 min read
Selling StrategySelling in Old Town Alexandria: Historic District Realities
Old Town Alexandria is one of the more distinctive sub-markets in the DC region. The federal-period architecture, the historic waterfront, the King Street commercial spine — all of it makes Old ...
May 25, 20263 min read
Buyer StrategyThe Inspection Conversation Most DC Buyers Should Be Having
The inspection is where most DC deals are actually won or lost. A weak inspection — or a strong inspection paired with a weak negotiation — costs buyers money on every transaction. A well-...
May 24, 20263 min read
Off-MarketWhat 'Off-Market' Actually Means at the High End of the DC Market
Buyers ask about off-market every week. Most have a vague picture of what it is — a secret listing, a deal that never goes public, a way to avoid competition. Some of that is right. Most of it i...
May 21, 20262 min read
Market NotesSpring 2026 Northwest DC Market: What's Actually Moving
The spring market in Northwest DC is uneven in the most useful way. Some blocks in Spring Valley and Wesley Heights are trading at — and slightly above — asking inside a week. Others, four...
May 19, 20262 min read