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This is a blog from the Phil Di Ruggiero Team of Engel & Völkers.
We sell real estate in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia and are a part of a global network of real estate advisors.

  • Why Professional Recommendations Matter When Choosing a Real Estate Agent - And Why You Should Ask Me,Phil Di Ruggiero

    Why Professional Recommendations Matter When Choosing a Real Estate Agent - And Why You Should Ask Me

    Why Professional Recommendations Matter When Choosing a Real Estate Agent - And Why You Should Ask Me Imagine you’re moving to a new city - maybe even Washington DC, a place where the real estate market is as diverse as its neighborhoods. You ask a friend who bought a home a few years ago, “Who was

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  • DC Metro Housing Market 2026: Why the 'Wait and See' Era is Officially Over,Phil Di Ruggiero

    DC Metro Housing Market 2026: Why the 'Wait and See' Era is Officially Over

    In the world of DC real estate, "wait and see" has been the unofficial motto for the better part of two years. But as we settle into 2026, the data, and the feel on the street, suggests that the standoff is finally ending. For buyers who have been feeling priced out or squeezed by rates, the current

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  • The "TOPA Nightmare" is Over: How DC’s New RENTAL Act Clears the Path for Investors,Phil Di Ruggiero

    The "TOPA Nightmare" is Over: How DC’s New RENTAL Act Clears the Path for Investors

    For decades, selling a rental property in Washington, D.C., felt like navigating a minefield. The Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), while designed with noble intentions in 1980, often became a source of significant stress, unpredictable delays, and "legalized leverage" where third parties c

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Why Professional Recommendations Matter When Choosing a Real Estate Agent - And Why You Should Ask Me
Why Professional Recommendations Matter When Choosing a Real Estate Agent - And Why You Should Ask Me
DC Metro Housing Market 2026: Why the 'Wait and See' Era is Officially Over
DC Metro Housing Market 2026: Why the 'Wait and See' Era is Officially Over
The "TOPA Nightmare" is Over: How DC’s New RENTAL Act Clears the Path for Investors
The "TOPA Nightmare" is Over: How DC’s New RENTAL Act Clears the Path for Investors
The Good People Party: A Night of Community, Conversation, and Celebration
The Good People Party: A Night of Community, Conversation, and Celebration
Navigating Washington DC’s TOPA for Multi-Unit Sellers
Navigating Washington DC’s TOPA for Multi-Unit Sellers
Investing in Multi-Unit Properties in Washington, DC: A Path to Long-Term Wealth
Investing in Multi-Unit Properties in Washington, DC: A Path to Long-Term Wealth