We’re living in unprecedented times with an economy that keeps everyone guessing and a real estate market that shifts faster than your holiday travel plans. In the DMV, the market has completely changed.

As the calendar reaches its final pages and November slips away, Thanksgiving rapidly approaches. The holiday looks different for everyone, some travel to see loved ones, some build new traditions, and some find themselves hosting in a space that may still feel temporary.

Robocall rings. Another unknown number. A text with a sketchy link. An email claiming you owe money you've never heard of.

But what I wasn’t prepared for, when I moved to Washington, D.C., was the warmth. The genuine hospitality that greeted me at every corner of the city took me completely by surprise.