Home is where the Real E$tate is by Fergus

The DMV real estate market moves through Q1 2026 with recorded conditions showing changes in inventory levels, pricing metrics, and transaction timing based on aggregated Bright MLS data across Washington, DC, Arlington County (VA), and Montgomery County (MD), representing the core jurisdictions of the Washington metropolitan housing market. This report reflects March 2026 market activity, with additional inventory comparison data extending into April 2026, alongside select contextual market highlights from the broader reporting period. 📊 Inventory and Supply Conditions Active listings (March 2026):  5,139  (1) Active listings (April 2026):  5,859  (3) Months of Supply (MSI):  4.6  (1) New listings (March 2026):  2,962  (1) These figures represent recorded inventory levels and listing activity across the aggregated DMV dataset. 💰 Pricing Metrics Median list price (March 2026):  $659,000  (1) Median sold price (March 2026):  $670,0...

Hello and welcome back to my blog! This week, I’m sharing the latest updates on the DC metro housing market, using the most current data available. Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening: Inventory rising across the board: Active listings in Washington, D.C. increased by 25.1% year-over-year, marking the highest level since 2022. 1 Median sale prices remain firm: The median sale price in the D.C. metro area reached $640,000 in July 2025, up 2.4% from the previous year. 2 Homes are staying listed longer: The average days on market for homes in the D.C. metro area increased from 52 days in 2024 to 57 days in 2025. 3 Pending sales slowing modestly: Pending home sales in June 2025 were down 0.3% year-over-year, indicating a slight slowdown in market activity. 4 📍 Hot Neighborhoods: Where Activity Is Heating Up Pentagon City / National Landing (VA) Pentagon City has undergone significant urban transformation, driven by the arrival of Amazon’s HQ2 and increased in...