Understanding market trends is critical in today’s fast moving Northern Virginia housing market.
Buyers Are Buying, But Too Many Sellers Are Missing Today’s Market
30-Day Contracts +28% │ YTD Sales +13% │ 38% Under Contract │ 74% Success Rate │ Prices +5%
Market Insight
Buyer demand is not the problem: activity and prices are rising, yet only 38% of homes are under contract and 26% of listings fail to sell. Today’s market is rewarding sellers who price strategically, prepare properly and create buyer confidence—while leaving average listings behind.
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Fairfax County | Vienna, Oakton, McLean & More:
Fairfax County continues to lead Northern Virginia’s Family housing market. Oakton, Vienna, Reston, Centreville, and McLean remain among the region’s most active communities, with Oakton posting 76% of homes under contract, Reston’s contracts increasing 243%, and Oakton recording 14% year to date price growth. Discover which Fairfax markets are attracting the strongest buyer demand and where opportunities are emerging.
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Loudoun County | Aldie, Ashburn, Round Hill & Leesburg:
Loudoun County’s western markets continue to gain momentum. Round Hill recorded a 91% increase in Family home sales year to date, Western Loudoun posted an impressive 21% increase in Luxury home prices, and Ashburn continues to maintain an 85% Family listing success rate. See how Ashburn, Leesburg, Aldie, Round Hill, and Western Loudoun compare across both Family and Luxury market segments.
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Prince William County | Haymarket, Gainesville & Bristow:
Prince William County’s featured market, Haymarket, continues to show encouraging signs of improvement. Family contracts increased 11% over the past 30 days, while Luxury contracts surged 60% and Luxury home prices are up 4% year to date. Learn what these trends mean for buyers and sellers as inventory expands and the market continues to evolve.
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Arlington County:
Arlington continues to lead Northern Virginia in buyer demand for family homes, posting the region’s highest 14 day absorption rate at 38%. While family homes remain highly competitive, the luxury market has become more balanced, giving buyers greater negotiating power and more opportunities.
Home
Where is the strongest new construction market in Northern Virginia? Our latest market analysis compares Arlington, McLean, and Vienna, revealing where inventory is growing, buyer demand remains strong, and which communities are shifting toward buyers or sellers. Before you buy or build, see how these markets compare.
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