Weekly Meter
DC / MD / VA / WV
We compare contract activity for the same seven-day period of the previous year in Loudoun County, Prince William County, Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Prince George's County. These statistics are updated on a weekly basis. Sign up for our newsletter on the latest market data.
Well... That Was A Surprise
Contract activity for October 26 – November 1, 2025 in the Metro DC area was up 1.6% compared to the same seven-day period last year.
Key Takeaways
- As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week with no end to the stalemate in sight, we fully expected very sluggish contract activity last week. The modest increase in contracts was both surprising and welcome.
- What’s even more surprising is that only one of the six areas we track in this report had a drop in newly ratified agreements: Washington, DC. And the District’s drop was a big one at 26.5%.
- Prince William County contract activity was unchanged, but the other four areas had increases – even Prince George’s County.
Why It Matters
- We’re not suggesting that the market is rockin’ – it isn’t. But it is holding up remarkably well with overall year-to-date contract activity very similar to last year. It could be a lot worse.
- Affordability challenges are still the order of the day, with contract activity for homes priced under $750,000 down 5.6% year-to-date, while homes above that mark are up 7.5%.
- On average, homes took 11 days longer to sell last week (45 days) than last year (34 days).
A Thoroughly Forgettable Week
Contract activity for the week of October 26 – November 1, 2025 in the Virginia Countryside and West Virginia Panhandle area was down 23.5% compared to the same seven-day period last year.
Key Takeaways
- Last week was the weakest in these more rural markets in at least seven months, with a total of just 140 newly ratified contracts.
- The Countryside market (Shenandoah, Fauquier, Warren, Clarke and Frederick Counties and Winchester City) had 7.7% fewer new contracts last week.
- The West Virginia Panhandle (Morgan, Jefferson and Berkeley Counties) had a 35.2% drop.
Why It Matters
- Affordability challenges are still the order of the day, with contract activity for homes priced under $750,000 down 2.6% year-to-date, while homes above that mark are up 28.7%.
- On average, homes took 21 days longer to sell last week (53 days) than last year (32 days).
The Real Estate Details
- Virginia Countryside was down 7.7%, but is up 3.6% year-to-date.
- West Virginia Panhandle was down 35.2% and is down 5.1% year-to-date.
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