Kyle Mayes: Long and Foster Realtor

03/27/2026

Some good open houses happening this weekend. Your new home might just be one of them!

03/25/2026

03/20/2026

Learn when paying more on your mortgage makes sense.

Learn if you should pay extra on your mortgage each month and how paying more principal can help you pay off your mortgage sooner and save on interest.

03/19/2026

The completely revamped Twinbrooke Shopping Center in Fairfax VA.

03/17/2026

Wishing you good health, good luck and lots of happiness this !

03/17/2026

Stop cold air in its tracks with these basement insulation solutions.

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03/13/2026

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03/10/2026

Your garden doesn’t need to be perfect—it just needs personality.

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03/09/2026

Spring Market is upon us. If your looking to buy or sell, now is a great time!

03/06/2026

Could this historic feature be your next home upgrade?

This traditional home feature is the perfect summer retreat. Designers talk us through how the once-loved sleeping porch could be making a comeback

03/04/2026

• New Purchase Contracts: 1,257, up 10.8% year-over-year
Buyer activity is gaining momentum as we head toward spring.

• Showings: 21,448, up 5.2% year-over-year
Traffic remains steady and healthy despite late-winter conditions.

• Active Listings: 7,014, up 12.4% year-over-year
Buyers have more choices, and sellers are facing more competition.

• New Listings: 1,367, down 9.2% year-over-year
Some sellers remain cautious entering the market, some of this could be snow related too.

• Median List Price: $624,999
Down 7.9% year-over-year, but up 2.5% week-over-week. Pricing is softer than last year overall, though we are seeing early upward movement.

• Median Time to Contract: 34 days
Up 11 days compared to last year. Homes are taking longer to sell in some markets.

• Price Reductions: 6.1% of active listings
Down year-over-year, indicating better pricing when initially listing.

• Canceled Listings: Up 5.2% year-over-year
Some sellers are choosing to pause rather than adjust pricing.

WHAT THIS MEANS

The Washington Metro market is showing early spring momentum. Buyer activity is increasing, but inventory is also higher than last year. Homes are selling, but they are taking longer, which reinforces the importance of strategic pricing and strong preparation.

03/03/2026

Mortgage rates have moved below 6%. If you have been on the fence about buying a new home, now is a good time to start your search!