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Katie Stowe Realtor, McLean, VA (2026)

Whether you are looking to buy, sell, or rent, I’m here to walk with you through the entire process. I enjoy working with and getting to know each of my clients, and I believe in giving them the education and knowledge they need to make informed, insightful decisions. By providing unparalleled attention to detail, the utmost in professionalism, and outstanding follow-through I aim to make your real estate transaction as calm and stress-free as possible. As the spouse of a State Department Officer, I have lived in several countries around the world, and am familiar with the stress of frequent, long distance moves. Over my years of moving, living abroad, and managing investment properties, I’ve also become familiar with the need to make decisions regarding where to live, renting vs. renting it out—often on short notice, under stressful circumstances, and from a distance. No matter what your circumstances, I’m here to help make your transition as smooth as possible. Let me put my attention to detail and dedication to work for you!

09/15/2026

Labor Day Made a Bad Week Look Worse
This week's comparison to 2025 comes with a big asterisk, as Labor Day fell on sept 1st 2025, but this year it fell on sept 7, 2026! Let's take a look at this week's key takeaways.

-Total new contract activity across the six jurisdictions fell from 1,018 contracts last year to 788 this year, a decline of 230 contracts, or 22.6%.

-Every jurisdiction was down, although the magnitude varied considerably. Prince William held up best at -5.3%, while Loudoun (-30.7%), Northern Virginia (-27.0%) and Montgomery (-26.8%) experienced the largest declines.

-Despite the sharp drop in contracts, the regional weighted average days on market increased from 38.1 days to 43.0 days, up 4.9 days, or 12.9%. That's a noticeable increase, although individual market results were quite mixed.

-Year-to-date, the region has now slipped modestly behind last year's pace: 39,018 contracts in 2025 versus 38,784 this year, a difference of 234 contracts, or -0.6%.contracts, or 2.2%.

Why this matters:
-A 22.6% decline in contract activity is an ugly number. But this is one of those weeks when the calendar really matters.

-Last year's September 6–12 period was comfortably removed from Labor Day. This year's period began the day before the holiday weekend and included Labor Day itself. That creates an unusually unfavorable comparison for 2026.

-So we shouldn't interpret this week's 22.6% decline as evidence that buyer demand suddenly fell off a cliff.

-At the same time, we shouldn't dismiss the result entirely. Contract activity has been trending lower since the beginning of August, and this week's report extends that pattern. The calendar probably made a weak week look considerably weaker, but it didn't create the broader late-summer slowdown.
Here are also some encouraging details buried in the numbers.

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09/10/2026

🏡 Just listed for rent in McLean. Over 4,000 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Brand new basement renovation with wet bar/entertainment area, full bathroom and bedroom with large walk-in closet. The primary bathroom has a brand new renovation as well featuring a walk-in shower with rain shower head.

Offered at $6,950/month, including electricity (with reasonable cap), yard maintenance, garbage and recycling, and wi-fi.

PM me for more info or email at [email protected].

09/08/2026

🥂Congratulations to my buyer clients on their new home! We beat out three other offers (we weren’t the highest price, but offered great terms), got a full home inspection, and within two weeks this home was theirs!

A big thank you to Kay Graff of Weichert for a smooth transaction, Steve Arsenault and his team for processing the loan so quickly, and Cobalt Settlements for handling the transaction efficiently as they always do! 🥰

09/04/2026

Happy !! I hope everyone had a great week and is looking forward to the weekend. This week's little free library was sent to me by a friend. She spotted it while staying at Lake Coeur d'Alene, ID. I thought this little free library was so well-kept and cute; I especially liked the little stool for kids to reach the kids' section. I hope everyone finds a little free library near them this weekend!

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09/01/2026

If we thought last week was rough, the market apparently had one more August surprise waiting for us. Contract activity fell sharply in all six Metro DC jurisdictions, and this wasn't a collection of rounding errors. Every market posted a meaningful decline, with the region overall down more than 18% from the same week last year. Let's take a look!

Key Takeaways:
-Total new contract activity across the six jurisdictions fell from 1,024 contracts last year to 836 this year, a decline of 188 contracts, or 18.4%.

-But here's the better news: the regional weighted average days on market actually fell from 46.6 days to 44.1 days, an improvement of 2.5 days, or 5.4%.

-And perhaps the most remarkable number in the report: combined year-to-date activity is now essentially dead even with last year—37,133 contracts in 2025 versus 37,137 this year. That's a difference of just four contracts across the entire region.

Why it Matters
-Northern Virginia, the region's largest market, was down more than 21%. Prince William—our most reliable bright spot this year—fell nearly 20%. And Washington, DC was off more than 30%.

-The weakness wasn't confined to one price range, either. In Northern Virginia, contracts below $750,000 declined 22.2%, while those above $750,000 fell 21.0%. Prince William's upper end was particularly weak, dropping more than 50%. This was a broad slowdown.

-But the days-on-market numbers tell a more nuanced story. Despite an 18.4% decline in contracts, the homes that did find buyers had actually spent less time on the market overall than last year. Northern Virginia was virtually unchanged at about 38 days, Prince William improved from 34.7 to 31.0 days, and Prince George's dropped substantially from 57.0 to 44.1 days. Montgomery and Loudoun moved higher, while DC improved but remained the slowest market at 75.1 days.

-That distinction matters. Transaction volume has weakened considerably, but market velocity hasn't. We're seeing fewer buyers step forward, not necessarily a market full of listings that buyers simply won't purchase.

-Underneath that regional total, though, the markets remain quite different. Prince William is still up 7.2% year-to-date and Northern Virginia is up 1.7%, while Montgomery is essentially flat (+0.1%). On the other side, Loudoun is down 5.2%, Prince George's is down 0.9%, and Washington, DC is down 5.7%.

-So August has unquestionably erased the region's earlier advantage. Whether it has changed the underlying direction of the market is a question September will have to answer.

✨I invite you to connect with me via text, phone call, or email.
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08/25/2026

It's been a while, but let's take a look at last week's weekly meter! August is giving the market the cold shoulder.

Key Takeaways:
-Total new contract activity across the six jurisdictions declined from 964 contracts last year to 847 this year, a decrease of 117 contracts, or 12.1%.

-Every jurisdiction posted a year-over-year decline, making this the first truly across-the-board slowdown of the summer.

-The weighted average days on market was essentially unchanged, increasing only from 44.5 days to 44.8 days—a difference of just 0.3 days, or 0.7%.

-Year-to-date contract activity remains slightly ahead of last year, increasing from 36,109 contracts to 36,301, a gain of 192 contracts, or 0.5%.

Why it Matters
-There's no sugar-coating this report.

-Not only was contract activity down more than 12%, but every jurisdiction participated in the slowdown. After several weeks where at least one county managed to buck the trend, this week there simply wasn't a bright spot.

-And yet, one statistic keeps this report from being entirely discouraging. If buyer demand were truly collapsing, we'd expect homes to remain on the market considerably longer before finding buyers. Instead, the regional weighted average days on market barely changed, increasing by less than one day.

-That suggests the issue isn't that homes have suddenly become difficult to sell. Rather, there are simply fewer buyers actively writing contracts right now. Those who are still in the market continue to move at about the same pace they've maintained all year.

-Unfortunately, August has steadily chipped away at the market's earlier momentum. After running comfortably ahead of last year's pace throughout much of the spring, the region's year-to-date advantage has narrowed to just 0.5%.

-The market is still technically ahead of 2025—but just barely.

-That doesn't necessarily signal a market that's weakening structurally. August has historically been one of the quietest months for housing activity, and mortgage rates remain near their highest levels in more than a year. Both factors are likely contributing to buyers taking a "wait and see" approach.

-The next several weeks will be important. If contract activity rebounds after Labor Day—as it often does—this could simply prove to be a seasonal pause. If not, we'll have to begin asking whether higher financing costs are having a more lasting impact on buyer demand.

✨I invite you to connect with me via text, phone call, or email.
☎️ 703-991-9766
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🔗 https://www.katiestowe.com

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