Summary The Washington, DC detached-home market strengthened in August, with home prices rising significantly, overall pending sales increasing, and available inventory declining. The median sold price reached $1,483,000, up 16.5% from July and an impressive 26.2% compared with August 2025. This year-over-year increase shows continued strength in detached-home values across the District. Homes did take longer to sell. The average days […]
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Summery The Chevy Chase detached-home market remained competitive in August, despite a decline in home prices and contract activity. The median sold price was $1,425,000, down 16.1% from July and 8.3% compared with August 2025. Homes continued to sell relatively quickly. The average days on market was 23 days, which is 19% faster than the five-year August average of 28 days. This […]
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Summary The Potomac detached-home market showed signs of balancing in August, with home prices declining from July, fewer new contracts, and slightly lower inventory. The median sold price was $1,235,000, down 16.6% from July, but still 0.6% higher than August 2025. While the month-to-month decline is significant, home values remain relatively stable compared with the same time last year. […]
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Summary The Bethesda detached-home market showed signs of shifting toward buyers in August, with lower prices, longer selling times, and more inventory relative to buyer demand. The median sold price was $1,383,000, down 21% from July and 5.1% compared with August 2025. Homes also took longer to sell. The average days on market increased to 38 days, which is 71% higher than […]
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If the housing market feels confusing right now, there is a good reason. Some headlines say the market is slowing. Buyers are more cautious, homes are taking longer to sell, inventory is increasing, and sellers are making price reductions. At the same time, luxury real estate is showing surprising strength. High-end homes are selling, wealthy […]
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Fed official Kevin Warsh signaled at Jackson Hole that another rate hike is likely coming in September. That’s bad timing for the DC-area housing market, which has spent the summer cooling off on its own — without the Fed’s help. What Happened At Jackson Hole, Warsh said recent good inflation news doesn’t change his view. […]
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The Short Version Something shifted this summer. After months of buyers and sellers both freezing up, activity is picking up again. But this is a thaw, not a recovery — and knowing the difference matters for how you plan the next 90 days. What’s Actually Happening Buyers who went quiet in spring are coming back. Homes that […]
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With midterm primaries underway and talk of a possible Democratic wave, a familiar pattern is showing up again: buyers and sellers pausing, assuming the election outcome will reshape mortgage rates or home values. The data says otherwise. Elections Don’t Move the Housing Market Much Over the last 40 years, home prices have actually grown slightly […]
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Summary (July) In Alexandria, VA, the median sold price for detached properties in July was $876,500. This is a decrease of 5.2% compared to June, and an increase of 0.2% compared to July 2025. Homes sold in July spent an average of 19 days on market. This is 8% slower than the 5-year July average […]
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Summary (July) In Arlington, VA, the median sold price for detached properties in July was $1,450,000. This is an increase of 15.3% compared to June, and an increase of 16.2% compared to July 2025. Homes sold in July spent an average of 22 days on market. This is 24% slower than the 5-year July average […]
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