The Fairfax County Inventory Tracker continues to tell an important story, as shown in the Northern Virginia Real Estate Market Update for July 13, 2026 For the twentieth consecutive week, New Listings exceeded New Contracts, allowing Active Inventory to remain materially above the same period in 2025. Yet the underlying data suggest something more nuanced than simply "more inventory." Both New Listings and New Contracts have generally tracked last year's levels throughout l

For much of Spring 2026 into the start of Summer, Fairfax County's housing market exhibited a remarkably consistent pattern: Buyers overwhelmingly concentrated their attention on Houses that had just entered the market, while extended-market listings accumulated inventory. The Northern Virginia Real Estate Market Update for early July 2026 suggests that pattern may be beginning to evolve. Although newly listed Houses continue to receive the strongest Buyer interest, the lates

Where new housing is built matters just as much as how much housing is built. Long Term Housing Trends Series No. 2 examined why Fairfax County's population and housing growth are expected to remain closely aligned through 2035, suggesting today's inventory constraints are unlikely to ease meaningfully over the next decade. This report builds on that analysis by examining where Fairfax County future housing growth is projected to occur. The 2025 Fairfax County Demographic Re

In early May, I shared data from Fairfax County’s Housing Needs Assessment showing that projected housing construction is not expected to meet future demand, which reinforces the long-term Fairfax County housing supply gap. The data from the Fairfax County 2025 Demographic Report (published in June 2026) adds another layer to that analysis. Even when housing is added, the underlying supply-demand imbalance is not being corrected. Fairfax County data shows population and housi

Buyer Activity Remains Healthy, But Inventory Continues to Build The Northern Virginia housing market continues moving in the same direction identified in my Mid-May Market Update—but the underlying trends have become even more pronounced. My Mid-June 2026 Northern Virginia Real Estate Market Update shows that Buyer activity remains healthy, yet inventory continues to build. At the same time, Buyers continue to concentrate their attention on newly listed Houses while taking l

Northern Virginia Real Estate Strategic Insight Report | Vol. 1 One of the most common assumptions in residential real estate is that if a House remains on the market for several weeks, it must be overpriced. Current market data suggests that conclusion may no longer always be correct. Over the past several months, I have been tracking inventory levels, Buyer activity, Days on Market, and long-term market trends across Fairfax County and Northern Virginia. One pattern continu

My monthly Northern Virginia real estate market update for mid-May 206 summarizes current data and potential trends as the market continues to shift as Spring progresses towards early Summer. Buyer demand remains active, but the market is increasingly segmenting between Houses that capture immediate Buyer attention and Houses that remain on the market for extended periods. At the same time: Inventory continues to build across Fairfax County and the broader Northern Virginia

Most Buyers understand that title insurance is part of the closing process. What is less understood is who is actually protected—and what that protection covers. There are two types of title insurance involved in most real estate transactions: one that protects the Lender. and one that protects the homeowner. That distinction is important, particularly after Closing, when ownership—and the associated risks—fully transfer. Owner’s title insurance helps protect homeowners after

Fairfax County’s recently published Housing Needs Assessment provides a clear, data-driven view of the Northern Virginia housing supply gap and where the market is headed over the next decade. The conclusion is straightforward: The housing supply gap is not projected to close. Fairfax County data highlights a projected housing supply gap through 2035, with limited relief in close-in locations. What the Data Shows regarding a Housing Supply Gap in the Northern Virginia real es