The 2026 Real Estate Market Forecast: What Potomac Homeowners Should Expect
Near the end of the year, I always hear this: ‘Jeanette, any idea what the market will do next year?’ I smile because I’ve been hearing that since the early 2000s, and the honest answer is usually the same — it depends where you live and how you plan. Here in Potomac, Maryland , things never follow the national headlines exactly. We move at our own pace. The schools stay strong, people still want space, and homes with good care always find new owners. The Market Isn’t Stopping — It’s Settling 2026 isn’t shaping up to be wild. Prices aren’t flying, and they’re not falling either. It’s that middle ground where buyers and sellers both have to think a little harder. If your home looks good and is priced right, it’ll sell. Maybe not in one weekend like 2021, but it will move. I’ve seen listings in Potomac Village and Avenel still bring strong offers because they hit the market looking polished. Clean paint, solid staging, bright photos — those small details matter. Buyers Want Easy Choi...