In Alexandria, detached home prices were $895,000 in March. That’s about the same as last month, but down 6.8% compared to March 2025. Homes took around 30 days to sell, which is slower than usual. Buyer activity increased, with 155 new contracts, up 46% from last month. Total pending sales also rose to 155. Inventory grew […]
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In Arlington,VA, detached home prices reached a median of $1,400,500 in March. That’s up 9.7% from last month and 8% higher than March 2025. Homes sold in about 23 days on average, a little slower than usual. Buyer activity increased, with 102 new contracts, up nearly 73% from last month. Total pending sales rose to 104. […]
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In Great Falls, detached home prices reached a median of $2,037,500 in March. That’s up 33.4% from last month and 44.9% higher than March 2025. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 51 days on the market. Buyer activity jumped, with 27 new contracts, up 145% from last month. Total pending sales rose to 27. At […]
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In McLean, VA, detached home prices reached a median of $2.295 million in March. That’s up 9.2% from last month and 7.5% higher than March 2025. Homes sold quickly, averaging just 23 days on the market, much faster than normal. Buyer activity surged, with 57 new contracts, up 200% from last month. Total pending sales jumped […]
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Over the past several weeks, headlines have been dominated by escalating tensions in Iran, rising oil prices, and volatile financial markets. While these global events may feel far removed from your local housing market, their impact is closer to home than many realize. The connection runs through one powerful force that drives nearly every real […]
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As we move through April 2026, the housing market across Washington, DC and Maryland is showing subtle but meaningful shifts that both buyers and sellers need to understand. After several years of tight inventory and aggressive price growth, the market is beginning to rebalance. Inventory levels have climbed to their highest point since before the pandemic, giving buyers more […]
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Spring in Washington, D.C. comes alive in spectacular fashion as the 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival returns from March 20 through April 12, 2026. This year’s celebration carries even more significance, aligning with the 250th anniversary of the United States (DC250), making it one of the most anticipated festivals in recent years. Learn more: https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org […]
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Geopolitical conflict rarely stays confined to one region. Even when events unfold thousands of miles away, the effects can ripple quickly through financial markets, consumer confidence, and ultimately the housing sector. Rising tensions involving Iran are already influencing energy prices, inflation expectations, and investor sentiment. These are key factors that shape real estate activity. For […]
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Mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest level in nearly four years, with the average 30-year fixed hovering around 6% a sharp move from the 7.5% peak. But the real story isn’t panic or recession fears. It’s economic normalization. Inflation has steadily cooled from post-pandemic highs, falling from the 8–9% range down to the low […]
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Rockville saw steady activity with 48 homes sold and an average sales price of $657,000. Homes moved in about 39 days and sold at 97.1% of list price, showing consistent buyer confidence. Inventory remains balanced with 39 active listings, while top sales pushed into the $1.3M+ range, highlighting continued strength across multiple price points.
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