10/23/2026
More choices. Fewer buyers. The DC-area housing market shifted further toward buyers—especially for condos.
Active listings rose 20% from a year ago.
Closed sales fell 8.4%.
The median home price edged up 1.6% to $610,000.
Condo inventory jumped 30.3%, with nearly five months of supply.
For buyers, there’s more room to negotiate. For sellers, realistic pricing and strong presentation matter more than ever.
Wondering what this means for your neighborhood or your next move? Let’s talk.
Higher mortgage rates took a toll on the DC-area housing market in September, as buyers pulled back and the supply of homes for sale kept building.