How is the Northern Virginia real estate market in the first half of December? What does the current Market environment tell us about the early 2026 Market? Did the Government Shutdown negatively affect Buyer activity? Did the higher Active House for Sale Inventory and lower mortgage rates compared to Summer 2025 bring increased Buyer Activity this Fall and early Winter? The short answer to both questions is No. At present, Buyer's have more leverage to get their Home of

Did the Government Shutdown reduce Buyer Activity in the Northern Virginia Real Estate Market? Let's take a look at Fairfax County. As the largest jurisdiction, it is a good barometer for the overall NoVA Market. The Short Answer? No, the Government Shutdown has not reduced Buyer Activity in Fairfax County. New Contracts** were up slightly (+4%) over the 5 week Shutdown versus the same weeks in 2024.   Now for the more Complex Answer. Check out the chart below, but the

How is the Northern Virginia real estate market at the start of November? Has Buyer activity lessened in response to the Government Shutdown? The short answer is No. At present, Buyer's have more leverage to get their Home of Choice than in the last 3 years due to the 'Buyer Leverage Trifecta', which is due in part to the continued high Days on Market and Active House for sale Inventory as we move into November towards the Holidays. Let's get the answers through a deep div