We’re kicking off 2026 with real talk, family banter, and a happy hour vibe. In this episode of Real Housed, Morgan, Colby, Casey and Kelly recap Christmas vacation (including Casey still working), discusses what’s happening with corporate buyers and real estate, and breaks down the latest rent vs. buy stats. Plus, Ferris calls in with a great question about home value.

We wrap things up with a look at what’s coming soon, including listings for first-time buyers and several Vienna homes hitting the market. And yes , we’re opening the door for viewer call-ins very soon!! Whether you’re buying, selling, or just here for the family dynamic, this episode is the perfect first round of 2026.

Show Notes:

1. Vacation talk: 0:00-3:30
2. In the news: 3:30-7:20
3. Rent vs buy/Market talk: 7:20-14:09
4. Call in Question: 14:09-19:00
5. Market stats/coming soon homes: 19:00-27:17

Hosted by: Morgan Samson, Casey Samson, Colby Smyth, and Kelly Samson

Produced by: Jamie Facenda of jDot Digital

🎧 Watch on YouTube: @thecaseysamsonteam and @realhoused

About the Podcast: Real Housed is a real estate based podcast and web series featuring local lifestyle, market insights and winning strategies for buying and selling.

About the Team: The Casey Samson Team is the #1 luxury real estate team in Virginia, ranked in the top 0.05% nationwide, and recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of Northern Virginia’s Top Teams, powered by Samson Properties.