Irina Norrell & Co. with Compass

05/26/2026

Although the spring market so far has been a dynamic one, many sellers and buyers are still wondering if it is a good time to sell or buy, since the market is genuinely fragmented.

So we decided to help and bring some prospective. One month of data can mislead — so we compared April 2026 to every April back to 2016. The results may surprise you.

DC housing market report april 2026 set against a full decade — see how DC, Maryland suburbs, and Northern Virginia did against each other.

04/17/2026

If you ever needed a good example of why real estate is hyper-local — case in point, the DC metro March report. Wild disparity between adjacent areas.

https://irinanorrell.com/dc-housing-market-report-march-2026/

04/17/2026

Do you know how the real estate market is doing in your neighborhood this spring?

Metro averages can be deceiving. In March, "the DC market" was up 1.6% — but inside that number, Arlington climbed 7.9% and Alexandria dropped 11.9%.

I broke it down by area here:

Learn about the DC housing market report march 2026. New listings surged 56%. But Montgomery County climbed 6.6% while outer NoVa fell double digits.

04/13/2026

Only 17% of Americans trust real estate agents. And that number has barely moved in nearly 50 years.

Why? The answer might surprise you — it's not because of a few bad apples.

Read the essay below. 👇

Only 17% of Americans trust real estate agents — and that number hasn't moved in 50 years. The transparency bet - we think the problem is structural, not personal.

04/06/2026

This is what the Suffragettes were fighting about - the same equal ability to choose to be truly independent - if that’s what a woman wants.

03/31/2026

How much more will Montgomery County homeowners actually pay next year?

The proposed 6% property tax rate increase is only part of the story. With rising assessments hitting at the same time, the average single-family homeowner could be looking at ~$900 more per year.

Full breakdown at the link →

Montgomery County Property Tax: Proposed FY27 Increase Explained The proposed 6% property tax rate hike could add ~$900/year for the average homeowner. Why, How, And When.

01/21/2026

Hi! 👋🏻 I’ve prepared the DC Housing Market Report for December 2025 — a clear and easy-to-understand overview of the real estate market.
Inside the report: home prices, buyer demand, inventory levels, and key market trends that buyers and sellers need to know right now.

If you’re looking for help with buying or selling real estate, message me and we’ll create a strategy tailored to your neighborhood and goals.

📞 Irina Norrell
📲 202.495.8373
🏢 301.298.1001
✉️ [email protected]

01/08/2026

One of the most common questions I get from sellers is whether they should list their home in the fall or wait until spring 🍂🌸
The real estate market has changed significantly over the past few years, and traditional seasonal rules no longer apply the way they used to. Today, winter can be a real advantage—not a disadvantage—when selling a home ❄️➡️✨

That’s exactly why we’re testing this strategy in real time. We’ve listed a home, and you can view the property at the link provided 🏡🔗
https://irinanorrell.com/virtual-home-tour/

Now I’m curious to hear your thoughts: best time to buy—spring or winter? 🤔

📞 Irina Norrell
📲 202.495.8373
🏢 301.298.1001
✉️ [email protected]


BEST TIME TO BUY? 🏡

01/04/2026