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WEEKLY MARKET BRIEF · VOL. 1 · ISSUE 3

The Market Refuses to Cooperate

Strategic housing and mortgage intelligence for Southern Maryland and the Greater DMV.

Published: 2026-06-08By Steve Combs, NMLS 381933
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Signals worth carrying into the week

  • May employment growth exceeded expectations.
  • Mortgage rates remained near the mid-6% range.
  • Southern Maryland appreciation forecasts remained resilient.
  • Preparation matters more than rate prediction.

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