February 2026. Monthly Housing Market Trends Report for Arlington, VA, Washington DC and Montgomery County. This is our monthly update and insights based on year over year numbers on these three markets. What do the numbers mean to you? How can they be translated to your current needs when buying or selling?
New listings at historic lows in the Washington D.C. region in February. A total of 3,574 new listings came onto the market in February, a 12.8% decline from a year ago and the lowest number of February new listings since at least 2003. Only Frederick County, MD (+5.0%) had more new listings added in February 2026 compared to February 2025. 1.86 157,849 1.64 154,184 +0.22 mos. +2.4% Caution for buyers and sellers has become the norm in today’s housing market. While lower rates will support the spring market, renewed economic uncertainty in light of the war with Iran, could impact the activity level. If sellers continue to hold back and buyers return, the Washington, D.C. metro area may begin to tighten, becoming more competitive for buyers who enter the market. Buyers were slightly more active in February as mortgage rates fell to a 3 ½ year low. New pending sales increased 3.9% year-over-year, with new contracts on detached singlefamily homes up 7.6%. The new pending sales activity could signal the start of spring homebuying interest, though closed sales were down 2.2% in February. Homes are remaining on the market longer, with the median days on market 11 days longer than last year. Prices were still higher, with a median price of $610,000, up 2.2% year-over-year. However, price growth has softened as supply improved. At the end of February 2026, there were 7,612 active listings on the market, an increase of 11
