Why I Continue to Invest in the DMV

The headlines don’t paint a pretty picture—massive government layoffs, shifting policies, and rising uncertainty about what’s next for housing in the District and beyond.

And while the Big Beautiful Bill has generated a lot of buzz, many of us are still asking: who does this really benefit?

For me, investing in the DMV has never been about chasing opportunity in the chaos.
It’s about creating stability where it’s needed most.

This region isn’t just where I started investing in real estate—it’s where I saw, firsthand, how housing can anchor a community. The DMV is shaped by deep history and constant motion: generational Black neighborhoods, federal workers, contractors, creatives, and entrepreneurs—all navigating a city that holds both promise and pressure.

That’s why I chose to plant roots there.
Because in a place where federal budgets can shift overnight—and where legacy neighborhoods are being reshaped in real-time—stability isn’t just meaningful. It’s essential.

Housing in the DMV means more than shelter.
It’s continuity.
It’s care.
It’s the difference between displacement and the dignity of staying power.
It’s not about square footage—it’s about futures.

And my commitment? It hasn’t changed.

Even as policies shift and markets fluctuate, I continue to invest—not because it’s trendy, and definitely not because it’s easy—but because it matters.

Because housing isn’t just a financial asset.
It’s a foundation. A platform. A seed.

A safe, affordable place to live should never be a luxury.
Real estate can be more than a portfolio—it can be a tool for equity.
And when done with care, investment becomes a way to hold space for others.

In moments of uncertainty, I double down on what I believe in — dignity, opportunity, and community.

And for me, investing in the DMV is one way I make that belief real.