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What’s happening with prices, inventory and rates across Northern Virginia.
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Alexandria home prices kept rising in 2025 while rents cooled. Here is what the data published so far shows, what changed for owners, and what buyers and sellers should expect in 2026.
Keep reading: Alexandria Housing Market 2025 ReviewDaniel ParkNo. 119
Prince William County had a quieter 2025: fewer sales, many more listings and asking prices that ended the year about where they started. Here is the data and what I expect it to mean this spring.
Keep reading: Prince William County Housing Market 2025 ReviewDaniel ParkNo. 117
Loudoun County closed 2025 with a $765,000 median price, 6% more sales and noticeably more listings. Here’s what the year-end numbers say and how I’d use them heading into spring 2026.
Keep reading: Loudoun County Housing Market 2025 ReviewDaniel ParkNo. 116
Fairfax County sales were essentially flat in 2025 while prices inched up and buyers got more choices. Here's what the year-end data shows and what the 2026 forecast expects.
Keep reading: Fairfax County Housing Market 2025 ReviewDaniel ParkNo. 114
Arlington had far more homes for sale in 2025 than in 2024, homes took longer to sell and price cuts were more common. Here's what the data shows by property type.
Keep reading: Arlington Housing Market 2025 Review: Condos, Townhouses and Single-Family HomesDaniel ParkNo. 112
Prices rose modestly, sales held steady and inventory climbed in Northern Virginia in 2025. Here's the full-year data and what it suggests for 2026.
Keep reading: Northern Virginia Housing Market: 2025 Year in Review and the 2026 OutlookDaniel ParkNo. 91
When the Fed changes rates, mortgage rates don’t always follow. Here’s how mortgage rates are actually set, and how to make smart decisions without trying to time the market.
Keep reading: Does the Fed Set Mortgage Rates? What Rate Decisions Really Mean for YouDaniel ParkNo. 86
Northern Virginia ended Q3 2025 with rising sales, far more inventory and steady prices. Here's the September data and what it means for buyers and sellers.
Keep reading: Northern Virginia Housing Market: Third Quarter 2025 ReportDaniel ParkNo. 82
The federal government shut down on October 1, 2025. Most home sales can still close, but flood insurance, IRS verifications and some loan types need extra attention.
Keep reading: Buying or Selling During the 2025 Government Shutdown: What Could Be DelayedDaniel ParkNo. 76
The Fed trimmed its policy rate on September 17, 2025, and mortgage rates were already near their lowest level in about a year. Here's what that means for your payment and your plans.
Keep reading: The Fed Cut Rates in September 2025: What It Means for Mortgage Rates and Home Buyers