A significant increase in the number of D.C.-area homeowners putting their homes up for sale in March was matched by a big jump in potential buyers.

Lawmakers and Governor Wes Moore have finalized a state budget that includes $1.6 billion in tax increases. Individuals earning more than $500,000 a year are in one of the new income tax brackets.

D.C. also boasts one of the lowest sales tax rates in the states ... due in part to high home prices. District of Columbia Property Tax Breaks for Retirees Homeowners of all ages might qualify ...