This Month In Style | Lifestyle Adventures & Market Insights

Your Summer Starts Here

June has arrived—sun-drenched days, rooftop cocktails, and real estate momentum at full throttle. It’s the season when the market gets decisive: savvy sellers are listing, strategic buyers are locking in, and summer closings are on the horizon.

Whether you’re upgrading your city footprint, downsizing with flair, or relocating to your next great chapter, the timing is on your side. The best moves? Always calculated, always well-timed.

Let’s make June count—because in real estate, advantage favors the prepared.

Real Estate in the News

Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year

From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering what’s next – and whether now is really the right time to move. There is one place you can turn to for answers you want the most. And that’s the experts.

Courtesy of Keeping Current Matters

Local Happenings

15 Great Outdoor Happy Hours Around DC

The sun is out—why aren't you? Take advantage of these outdoor happy hours in the DC area.

Click HERE to learn more.

June Culture Guide: 48 Things to do in DC

These events not only provide entertainment but also serve as a wellspring of ideas for those looking to infuse their spaces with cultural richness.

Click HERE to learn more.

Ned's Club DC

A swanky new members club in the historic Walker Building, The Ned DC mixes Gatsby-era glam with White House views and velvet-clad everything. If you're into rooftop cocktails, curated art, and whisper-level power deals—this is your scene.

Click HERE to learn more.

Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

Inside a Cozy Mountain Home That Exudes Quintessential British Charm

This Salvesen Graham Colorado stunner from House Beautiful is a masterclass in bold color, layered textures, and what happens when traditional meets tailored.

While it may be nestled in the Rockies, the design ethos here translates perfectly for D.C. clients who want their homes to feel curated—not catalog. If you’ve been craving a space that looks as intentional as your wardrobe, this one’s worth a scroll.

Courtesy of House Beautiful

42 Best Father's Day Gifts for the Dad Who Has Everything

If you're trying to find the best Father's Day gift for the leading man in your life, you should reach for the kinds of luxuries that'll make his day a littel easier, a little more pleasant, or both.

Courtesy of The Robb Report

Marc's Recommended Gadget

I'm already knee-deep in the Sonos ecosystem, so obviously I had to grab this Rugged Adventure Set. Because you just never know when you'll be marooned on a deserted island and need premium sound with your existential crisis.

Courtesy of Sonos

Delta Is Making Business Class Chicer With Custom Amenities

Delta has partnered with Italian designer Missoni to bring new products to its business class cabin and the new collection rolls out this summer.

Courtesy of Travel and Leisure

Pre-Market Your Home by Listing

As a Compass Private Exclusive

Are you considering selling your home? With Compass Private Exclusives, you can test the price and positioning of your listing while still building interest with serious buyers.

Just like many companies test products with a smaller audience before launch, listing your home as a Compass Private Exclusive lets you generate early demand, refine your price, and gather critical insights – all before going public.

Since Private Exclusive properties are only accessible to Compass agents and their buyers, you can market your home discreetly without the risks of accumulating days on market or price drop history.

This is the first stage of our 3-Phased Marketing Strategy designed to maximize demand and optimize your positioning for the best possible sale outcome.

Click HERE to reach out for more information.

Featured Listings

Bethesda Buyers PURCHASED

5706 Rockmere Drive

5 BD 7 BA 3964 SF $2,510,000

sold for $50K over list price

10604 Cannonview Court

4 BD 4 BA 2409 SF $725,107

I recently wrote an article on LinkedIn: The Rise of the Residential Safe Room

Relocating? Let Me Open the Right Doors — Nationwide

If you or someneone you know is relocating to another city, I can personally connect you with the crème de la crème of Compass agents across the U.S. — from San Francisco townhomes to chic Manhattan penthouses. My trusted national network means you'll be in good hands, no matter the zip code.

Because when it comes to moving, who you work with matters just as much as where you're going.

Glad we could catch up!

When you're ready to sell, we’ll start with the elevated discretion of a Private Exclusive — tailored exposure for qualified buyers — then go public only if needed. It’s selling, the sophisticated way.

Marc Cowan

Realtor

M: 202.476.9790

O: 202.448.9002

[email protected]

Follow Me on Social Media