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DC Metro Housing Market August 2026: Demand Broke, Prices Didn't
Market UpdateDC Metro

DC Metro Housing Market August 2026: Demand Broke, Prices Didn't

The DC Metro median hit $640,000 in August 2026, up 2.4% YoY — but closed sales fell 9.2%, pendings 11.5%, and showings 7.3%. Inventory rose on weaker demand, not more listings. Full Bright MLS breakdown.

September 2026Read →
Montgomery County MD Housing Market August 2026: $639,540 Median, Pendings Down 15.8%
Market UpdateMontgomery County

Montgomery County MD Housing Market August 2026: $639,540 Median, Pendings Down 15.8%

Montgomery County's median price rebounded to $639,540 in August 2026 (+3.3% YoY) and homes sold in 18 days. But new pending sales fell 15.8%. This is a velocity problem, not a price problem.

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Northern Virginia Housing Market August 2026: Arlington $860K (+14.8%), Fairfax Goes Negative
Market UpdateNorthern Virginia

Northern Virginia Housing Market August 2026: Arlington $860K (+14.8%), Fairfax Goes Negative

Arlington's median rose 14.8% to $860,729 and days on market collapsed to 14 in August 2026 — while Fairfax County's median turned negative, Loudoun flattened, and Alexandria showings fell 24.9%.

September 2026Read →
Washington DC Housing Market August 2026: $681K Median, 4.91 Months of Supply, and the Only Shrinking Inventory in the Region
Market UpdateWashington DC

Washington DC Housing Market August 2026: $681K Median, 4.91 Months of Supply, and the Only Shrinking Inventory in the Region

Washington DC's median hit $681,500 in August 2026 (+1.7% YoY) with homes selling in 28 days. DC has the region's deepest supply at 4.91 months — and is the only jurisdiction where active listings actually fell.

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Montgomery County Housing Market 2026 So Far: What Actually Happened (Jan–Jul, In Plain English)
Market UpdateMontgomery County

Montgomery County Housing Market 2026 So Far: What Actually Happened (Jan–Jul, In Plain English)

Montgomery County went from a frantic 8-day seller's market in May to an 18-day market by August, with prices up 3.3% and inventory up 18%. The year so far in human terms — and what it means if you're buying or selling this fall.

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DC Metro Housing Market July 2026: $650K Median, Inventory Highest Since 2019
Market UpdateDC Metro

DC Metro Housing Market July 2026: $650K Median, Inventory Highest Since 2019

The Washington DC Metro median sold price was $650,000 in July 2026 (+1.6% YoY) — down 3.7% from June's $675,000. Active listings hit 11,431, the highest inventory level since 2019. Full Bright MLS breakdown by county and property type.

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Montgomery County MD Housing Market July 2026: $656K Median, Inventory Up 18.8%
Market UpdateMontgomery County

Montgomery County MD Housing Market July 2026: $656K Median, Inventory Up 18.8%

Montgomery County's median home price was $656,000 in July 2026 (−0.6% YoY) with homes selling in 15 days. Active listings jumped 18.8% to 2,070 — the biggest inventory build in years. Full Bright MLS breakdown by situation.

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Northern Virginia Housing Market July 2026: Arlington $823K (+15.9%), Alexandria Cools Sharply
Market UpdateNorthern Virginia

Northern Virginia Housing Market July 2026: Arlington $823K (+15.9%), Alexandria Cools Sharply

Northern Virginia split in two directions in July 2026. Arlington's median jumped 15.9% to $823,000 and Loudoun is now the DMV's tightest market at 1.96 months of supply — while Alexandria showings fell 32.2% and Fairfax inventory rose 20.3%.

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Washington DC Housing Market July 2026: $672K Median, 30 Days, the Only Market Where Inventory Fell
Market UpdateWashington DC

Washington DC Housing Market July 2026: $672K Median, 30 Days, the Only Market Where Inventory Fell

Washington DC's median was $672,500 in July 2026 (−0.4% YoY), with homes selling in 30 days. DC was the only DC Metro jurisdiction where active listings fell (−4.0%) — and at 5.05 months of supply it's still the region's most balanced market.

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DC Metro Housing Market May 2026: $680K Record High, 8 Days to Sell
Market UpdateDC Metro

DC Metro Housing Market May 2026: $680K Record High, 8 Days to Sell

The Washington DC Metro median sold price hit a new record high of $680,000 in May 2026 (+3.0% YoY) with homes selling in 8 days. Full Bright MLS data breakdown for Montgomery County, Northern Virginia, and DC.

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Montgomery County MD Housing Market May 2026: $693K Median, 8 Days to Sell
Market UpdateMontgomery County

Montgomery County MD Housing Market May 2026: $693K Median, 8 Days to Sell

Montgomery County's median home price hit $693,500 in May 2026 (+6.5% YoY) — the strongest year-over-year appreciation in the DC Metro. Homes are selling in 8 days. Full Bright MLS data breakdown with what it means by situation.

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Northern Virginia Housing Market May 2026: Fairfax $815K, Arlington 7 Days, Loudoun Tightens
Market UpdateNorthern Virginia

Northern Virginia Housing Market May 2026: Fairfax $815K, Arlington 7 Days, Loudoun Tightens

Northern Virginia is the tightest market in the DC Metro in May 2026. Fairfax County hit $815K median (+3.6% YoY), Arlington homes sell in 7 days, Loudoun's months of supply dropped to 1.78. Full Bright MLS breakdown.

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Washington DC Housing Market May 2026: $740K Median, 16 Days, Sales Up +14.2%
Market UpdateWashington DC

Washington DC Housing Market May 2026: $740K Median, 16 Days, Sales Up +14.2%

Washington DC's median home price hit $740,000 in May 2026 (+4.2% YoY) and closed sales jumped +14.2% — the biggest YoY gain in the DC Metro. With 5.47 months of supply, DC is the most buyer-friendly market in the region.

June 2026Read →
What America 250 Means for DC Real Estate: Tourism, Short-Term Rentals, and the 2026 Outlook
Washington DCMarket Update

What America 250 Means for DC Real Estate: Tourism, Short-Term Rentals, and the 2026 Outlook

America 250 brings record tourism to DC in summer 2026. Here's what it actually means for DC real estate — short-term rental cash flow, post-event pricing, and what to ignore in the hype.

June 2026Read →
Maryland Home Values 2026: Median Prices by County (Bright MLS)
MarylandMarket Update

Maryland Home Values 2026: Median Prices by County (Bright MLS)

Maryland's median home value depends on where you are: Montgomery $660K, Frederick $510K, Prince George's $450K (April 2026 Bright MLS). Full breakdown by county and how to get a defensible value for your home.

May 2026Read →
Should I Sell My House Now or Wait? Montgomery County, May 2026
SellingMontgomery County

Should I Sell My House Now or Wait? Montgomery County, May 2026

Sell now or wait until 2027? The April 2026 Bright MLS data for Montgomery County and the D.C. metro — and the four factors that should actually drive your decision.

May 2026Read →
Should I Sell My House or Rent It Out? A Maryland Owner's Analysis (2026)
SellingInvestment Property

Should I Sell My House or Rent It Out? A Maryland Owner's Analysis (2026)

The cleanest framework for the sell-vs-rent decision in Maryland — cap rate math, capital gains rules, the landlord workload, and what April 2026 Montgomery County market data says about both paths.

May 2026Read →
DC Metro Housing Market Report: March 2026
Market UpdateDC Metro

DC Metro Housing Market Report: March 2026

The DC Metro housing market median hit $635,000 in March 2026 — up 1.6% with homes selling in 11 days. Full data breakdown by jurisdiction and property type from Bright MLS.

April 2026Read →
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home in Montgomery County? (Spring 2026)
Home BuyingMontgomery County

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home in Montgomery County? (Spring 2026)

Is spring 2026 a good time to buy a home in Montgomery County? Median price $650,000 (+6.6%), homes selling in 10 days, rates above 6.5%. Here's the honest framework for your specific situation.

April 2026Read →
Montgomery County MD Housing Market March 2026: $650K Median, 10 Days to Sell
Market UpdateMontgomery County

Montgomery County MD Housing Market March 2026: $650K Median, 10 Days to Sell

Montgomery County's median home price hit $650,000 in March 2026 (+6.6% YoY), selling in 10 days — the strongest appreciation in the DC Metro. Full Bright MLS data breakdown with charts.

April 2026Read →
Northern Virginia Housing Market 2026: Arlington $819K (+7.9%), Alexandria −11.9%
Market UpdateNorthern Virginia

Northern Virginia Housing Market 2026: Arlington $819K (+7.9%), Alexandria −11.9%

Northern Virginia is two markets, not one: Arlington +7.9% to $819K and Fairfax steady at $768K, while Loudoun fell 6.5% and Alexandria dropped 11.9% to $665K. Full jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction Bright MLS breakdown.

April 2026Read →
Prince George's County Housing Market Report: March 2026
Market UpdatePrince George's County

Prince George's County Housing Market Report: March 2026

Prince George's County median home price was $439,950 in March 2026 — the most affordable close-in DC Metro market. At 33 days on market and 2.63 months of supply, buyers have real leverage. Full Bright MLS data.

April 2026Read →
Single-Family Homes in the DC Metro: $850K Median, 7 Days to Sell (2026 Bright MLS)
Market UpdateDC Metro

Single-Family Homes in the DC Metro: $850K Median, 7 Days to Sell (2026 Bright MLS)

DC Metro detached single-family homes: $850K median, 7-day sales pace, 1.62 months of supply, and listings down 9.9% YoY — the region's tightest housing segment per Bright MLS. Full breakdown of what it means for buyers and sellers.

April 2026Read →
DC Metro Townhome Prices and Market Report: March 2026
Market UpdateDC Metro

DC Metro Townhome Prices and Market Report: March 2026

DC Metro townhome median price was $614,410 in March 2026 — selling in 11 days with pending sales up 10.1% year over year. The most active segment in the region. Full Bright MLS breakdown.

April 2026Read →
Washington DC Condo Prices 2026: $385K Median, 4.84 Months of Supply
CondosWashington DC

Washington DC Condo Prices 2026: $385K Median, 4.84 Months of Supply

DC condo prices range $385K–$675K+ in 2026 — 30+ days on market and 4.84 months of supply make this the most buyer-friendly segment in the DC Metro. Full Bright MLS breakdown by neighborhood and size.

April 2026Read →
Rockville, MD Housing Market: What's Actually Happening in 2026
RockvilleMontgomery County

Rockville, MD Housing Market: What's Actually Happening in 2026

Rockville is one of Montgomery County's most underrated real estate markets — Metro access, solid schools, a growing tech and biotech corridor, and prices that still make sense. Here's what the market looks like right now.

April 2026Read →
Housing Inventory Is Back at a 6-Year High — Here's What That Means for DC Metro Buyers
Home BuyingInventory

Housing Inventory Is Back at a 6-Year High — Here's What That Means for DC Metro Buyers

912,696 homes were actively for sale in January 2026 — the highest count since 2020. After years of competing for too little, buyers finally have more options. But it is not equal everywhere in the DC metro.

March 2026Read →
DC Metro Housing Market: Every County Ranked by Competitiveness — February 2026
Market UpdateDC Metro

DC Metro Housing Market: Every County Ranked by Competitiveness — February 2026

Loudoun County homes sell in 7 days. Washington DC homes sit for 70. The same metro, wildly different realities. Here's the February 2026 Bright MLS data, every county ranked from hottest to slowest.

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DC Metro Real Estate Market: February 2026 Breakdown by Property Type
Market UpdateDC Metro

DC Metro Real Estate Market: February 2026 Breakdown by Property Type

Single-family homes, townhomes, and condos are each behaving like different markets. February 2026 Bright MLS data shows the full picture across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region.

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Northern Virginia Housing Market: February 2026 — Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington & Alexandria
Market UpdateNorthern Virginia

Northern Virginia Housing Market: February 2026 — Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington & Alexandria

Homes in Fairfax and Loudoun counties are selling in 7 days. Arlington follows at 11. The February 2026 Bright MLS data paints a clear picture: this is the most competitive stretch of the DC metro.

March 2026Read →
Prince George's County Housing Market: February 2026 — Affordable, Slower, and Full of Opportunity
Market UpdatePrince George's County

Prince George's County Housing Market: February 2026 — Affordable, Slower, and Full of Opportunity

At $440,000 median and 40 days on market, Prince George's County is the most affordable and buyer-friendly real estate market in the DC metro right now. Here's what the February 2026 Bright MLS data shows — and why more buyers should be looking here.

March 2026Read →
Washington DC Real Estate Market: February 2026 — The Softest Market in the Region
Market UpdateWashington DC

Washington DC Real Estate Market: February 2026 — The Softest Market in the Region

While Northern Virginia homes sell in days, Washington DC homes sit a median of 70 days on market with 4.26 months of supply. What the February 2026 Bright MLS data means for buyers and sellers in DC proper.

March 2026Read →
Why So Many Montgomery County Homeowners Are Choosing Not to Sell Right Now
SellingMontgomery County

Why So Many Montgomery County Homeowners Are Choosing Not to Sell Right Now

New listings in Montgomery County dropped 16.4% year over year in February 2026. Sellers aren't coming to market — and the reason is more specific than 'rates are high.' Here's what's actually going on.

March 2026Read →
Why Some Homes Sit on the Market in Montgomery County (And How to Avoid It)
SellingMontgomery County

Why Some Homes Sit on the Market in Montgomery County (And How to Avoid It)

In a market where the median is 26 days, some homes sit for 60, 90, or 120+ days. It's almost never random. Here's why — and what sellers can do about it before it happens.

March 2026Read →
Buying a DC Metro Condo in 2026: 4.30 Months of Supply = Buyer Leverage
Home BuyingCondos

Buying a DC Metro Condo in 2026: 4.30 Months of Supply = Buyer Leverage

DC Metro condos now take 34 days to sell vs. 14 for detached homes, with 4.30 months of supply — real negotiating leverage for condo buyers in Montgomery County, DC, and Northern Virginia. How to use it.

March 2026Read →
Montgomery County Housing Market Update: February 2026
Market UpdateMontgomery County

Montgomery County Housing Market Update: February 2026

Inventory hit a historic low in February 2026, median prices climbed to $606,750, and homes still moved in under a month. Here's what the Bright MLS data actually means for buyers and sellers in Montgomery County, MD.

March 2026Read →
Montgomery County Housing Market: What to Expect in 2025
Market UpdateMontgomery County

Montgomery County Housing Market: What to Expect in 2025

Inventory is tight, rates are stabilizing, and buyers are back. Here's exactly what's happening in our local market right now.

March 2025Read →