Amy Riemer, Realtor

08/31/2026

Historically, a flood of new listings come to market following the Labor Day weekend. DMV homebuyers - are you ready for the fall market? 🍂

08/24/2026

Market Monday | Northern Virginia 🏡📊

Northern Virginia buyers have more options then they did a year ago, but where that inventory is growing matters.

Active inventory across the NVAR region climbed 19.6% year-over-year in July, to 3,025 homes, while months of supply increased 14.8% to 2.13 months. At the same time, the median sales price dipped 1.3% to $750,000, and homes took slightly longer to sell at an average of 21 days on market.

But the most important number may be what’s happening by property type:
• Condo inventory: +41.1%�• Attached-home inventory: +33.0%�• Detached-home inventory: -2.5%
That distinction tells us a lot about today’s market.

For buyers: If you’re shopping for a condo or townhome, you’re likely seeing more choices and potentially more negotiating room than you had a year ago. Buyers looking for detached homes are still competing with relatively limited supply.

For sellers: More inventory means pricing and presentation matter increasingly, particularly in the condo and attached-home markets. Simply looking at the overall Northern Virginia numbers doesn’t tell the full story.

My biggest takeaway: Northern Virginia isn’t one market right now. Strategy should depend on the property type, price point, and specific neighborhood rather than broad regional headlines.
That’s why understanding the local data matters, whether you’re deciding when to buy, sell, or simply watching the market.

08/21/2026

You don’t find this combination of standout SFH features for $409k everyday

🚘 rare off-street parking
🚇 0.2 miles to the orange & silver line metro
🌳 fully fenced backyard
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🏊 0.1 miles to Community Center with indoor pool, gym, courts, fields, playground, & library
✨ updated systems, flooring, kitchen, and bathroom

Open House this Saturday 8/22 from 2-4pm
DM for more info!

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08/17/2026

📊 Market Monday: More Inventory, Fewer Casual Buyers in the DMV
July’s numbers point to a market that is becoming more selective, but not necessarily weaker.

🏡 Inventory is at its highest level since 2019.
The D.C. metro ended July with 11,431 active listings, up 11.2% year-over-year, giving buyers noticeably more options than they’ve had in recent years.

At the same time, buyer activity is moderating:
• New listings: 5,085, up 3.3%
• Showings: down 4.7%
• New pending sales: down 4.2%
• Closed sales: essentially flat year-over-year
• Median sold price: $650,000, up 1.6%

We’re seeing a divide between high-intent buyers who are still moving forward and more discretionary buyers who are choosing to wait. Higher mortgage rates and economic uncertainty are having a greater impact on first-time and moderate-income buyers, while the higher end of the market continues to perform relatively well.

That strength at the top is also helping keep prices elevated even as overall demand cools.

For buyers: More inventory means more choice and, depending on the property, more room to negotiate than we saw in the ultra-competitive markets of recent years.

For sellers: Pricing and presentation matter more. With buyers touring fewer homes, simply being on the market isn’t enough — your home needs to stand out from the competition.

As we head toward fall, I’ll be watching pending sales, mortgage rates, and whether growing inventory begins to put more meaningful pressure on prices.

08/13/2026

08/12/2026

Summers are better with a screened in porch ☀️

Congratulations to my buyer clients under contract for this incredible Dunn Loring home! They took advantage of the summer slowdown, and were able to secure this home below list price. August is a great month to travel - and it’s also a great time to move on your dream home with minimal competition 😎

Next stop, the home inspection 🔎

08/10/2026

Market Monday 🏡 | Price cuts are becoming more common

One of the clearest signs that the Mid-Atlantic housing market is shifting? More sellers are adjusting their expectations.

As of July 28, 41.1% of active listings had experienced a price cut, up from 39.9% last year and just 26.2% in 2021. That’s the highest share shown in the past five years.

What’s driving it? Buyers have more choices, homes are taking longer to sell in many markets, and sellers are facing more competition. And while a price reduction can help, Bright MLS research has also found that cutting the price after a home has already been sitting doesn’t automatically generate new buyer interest, making the initial pricing strategy that much more important.

This isn’t necessarily a sign that home values are falling across the board. It’s a sign that the market is becoming more price-sensitive.

🏡 For sellers: Pricing based on today’s competition, not last year’s market, matters more than ever.

🔑 For buyers: More inventory, longer market times and more price adjustments can create opportunities to negotiate that simply weren’t as common a few years ago.

As always, the Mid-Atlantic is a big region. What’s happening in Northern Virginia, Alexandria, and the greater DMV can look very different depending on the neighborhood, price point and property type.

Source: Bright MLS

08/06/2026

Today’s homebuyers are putting less money down. And that’s reassuring if you’ve been feeling priced out of the market lately. The typical buyer put down about $23,400 in early 2026, a 19% year-over-year dip, and the lowest down payments have been since 2021. How’s that possible?

A more balanced market and more moderate home prices are easing the pressure to put a big sum down. Plus, more buyers are opting for loans that require little or no down payments, like FHA and VA loans. That combination is helping more people stop waiting and start buying. If saving’s been the holdup, it’s time to explore your options 🤓

08/03/2026

🏡 Market Monday | Northern Virginia’s Housing Market Is Gaining Supply, Without Losing Momentum

Northern Virginia entered the summer market with more homes available, more closed sales, and continued price growth.

In June, 1,919 homes sold, up 3.9% from last year, while the median sold price rose 5.2% to $810,000. Total sales volume reached approximately $1.85 billion, a 12.7% year-over-year increase.

The encouraging news for buyers is that inventory is improving:
🏡 2,816 active listings, up 12.1% YoY
📈 1,729 new listings, up 10.3%
📊 1.98 months of supply, up 7.8%

That means buyers have more choices than they did a year ago. But with homes averaging just 19 days on the market, Northern Virginia is still well below the inventory level associated with a balanced market.

The result is a market that is becoming more navigable, but not necessarily less competitive.

For buyers, more inventory may create additional negotiating opportunities, particularly when a home has been on the market longer or needs updates. However, well-priced homes in desirable locations can still attract strong interest quickly.

For sellers, rising inventory makes preparation and pricing even more important. Buyers have more options, and they are comparing condition, location, and value carefully.

My takeaway: Northern Virginia is finding greater balance without losing the demand that continues to support home values. More choices are emerging, but our long-term housing shortage remains a defining factor in the market.

National headlines can provide context, but successful real estate decisions are made by understanding what is happening locally, neighborhood by neighborhood.