Stretch Garrett - Real Estate Agent

10/24/2026

Happy Saturday! Are in the market for a new place to call home? I have the perfect spot for you in a highly sought after area in Bowie, MD. This 3bdrm colonial end unit is the bomb! Walking distance to Bowie Shopping Center, right across the street from Centennial Park and plenty of space for a family or single household. 16012 Edgeview Terrace. I will be here from 12pm to 2pm!

10/23/2026

Open House Alert!! Ready to see your next home? Join me tomorrow from noon to 2pm in the wonderful city of Bowie, MD! This colonial home with an open floor plan, plenty of space and high ceilings is calling for you! Hurry, because this property won’t last. The price has been reduced! This 🏠is a 🔥 property! See you tomorrow from noon to 2pm! 16012 Edgeview Terrace, Bowie, MD.

10/23/2026

Open House Alert!! Tomorrow, I will hosting an open house for a great property in Bowie, MD. If you looking for a place to call home this place is for you! Come out tomorrow. I will have snacks!

10/22/2026

Are home prices going up or down? It depends on where you look.

Over the past year, prices in Chicago climbed almost 7%. In Seattle, they dipped about 1.6%. That’s a nearly 9-point gap between two major cities.

Look at little closer, though. Home prices are rising in 13 of the 19 major cities on this chart. And where prices are down, the dips are small (less than 2%).

So, this isn’t a crash. It’s just a market normalizing after overheating during the pandemic. And that’s hitting some areas differently than others.

Here’s what it really means. Your local market matters.

If you’re selling where prices are still rising, you may not need to cut your price. And if you’re buying where prices are softer, you may have more room to negotiate.

National headlines can’t tell you which side your neighborhood is on. Local data can. Let’s look at how prices are moving in your area, so you can set your price or make your offer with confidence.

10/21/2026

Confused by Home Price Headlines? Here’s Why.

National headlines can’t tell you what your home is worth or how much room you have to negotiate. Local data can. If you’re thinking about buying or selling, let’s look at how prices are moving in your area, so you can set your price or make your offer with confidence.

Whether you own a house already or you’re looking to buy one, you probably care about home prices.

10/15/2026

Why There are More Homes for Sale Right Now (and What It Means for You)

In many places right now, inventory is growing and homes are taking a bit longer to sell. And that’s information that should shape the strategy you use going in.

Whether you're buying or selling, let's look at how long homes are taking to sell in your neighborhood, so your offer, or your price, fits today's market.

Mortgage rates being back above 7% isn't exactly the news most people wanted. But it’s changing the market in ways that matter whether you’re buying or selling.

10/14/2026

Same time of year. 2 very different stories. And mortgage rates are a big reason why.

Last fall, mortgage rates came down and the number of homes for sale barely budged. This fall, rates have climbed above 7%. Some buyers have pulled back, homes are taking longer to sell, and instead of coming off the market, more listings are sticking around.

Since August, the number of homes for sale has grown by about 25,000. So, what does that mean for you?

Buying? You’ve got more homes to choose from and potentially more room to negotiate on price, repairs, or closing costs.
Selling? Buyers have more options, so you’ve got to give them a reason to choose your house. That means getting the price right from day one and making sure your house stands out from the competition.

Want to know what this shift looks like where you live? Drop a comment or send me a DM, and let’s look at the local numbers together.

10/10/2026

Fall is actually one of the best times to sell your home. Serious buyers are active and trying to move before the end of the year—and since fewer homes are on the market right now, your property gets more attention.

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading, downsizing, or moving, pricing and strategy are everything in today’s Maryland market.

DM me “HOME STRETCH” to find out what your home could sell for today.

Stretch Garrett III, Realtor® Samson Properties | Serving Maryland | [email protected] | 202.841.8247

10/08/2026

Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates?

The Fed doesn’t set mortgage rates, but its hikes can keep them higher for a while. The goal is to bring inflation, and eventually rates, down over time. With more hikes likely this year, waiting may not pay off. So, let's map out a plan that works at today's rates.

You've probably heard the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is raising rates again. And if you're planning to buy or sell a house, you may be wondering what that means for you.

10/07/2026

The Fed is raising the Fed Funds Rate to cool inflation, and that can keep upward pressure on mortgage rates for a while. But you can still make a move that works for you.

It just takes the right strategy.

Buyers need to know their real budget at today's rates. Sellers need a price and plan that fits what buyers can afford right now.

Relief on rates could take some time. If you're thinking about a move, let's put together a game plan built for today's rates, so you'll know your next step.