July 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?
High-intent buyers still active in the Washington DC metro area but discretionary buyers hold back. In July, overall home tours across the DC area were down even as listings were on the rise, suggesting a pullback of casual home shoppers in the region. A total of 5,085 new listings came onto the market in July, which was a 3.3% increase compared to a year ago. At the end of the month, there were 11,431 active listings, an 11.2% gain and the highest inventory level since 2019. Despite more options, showing activity in the DC region fell by 4.7% in July, and the number of new pending sales was 4.2% lower than last year. The higher-end market continues to outperform the overall market, which has led to upward pressure on the median price. In July, the median sold price was $650,000, an increase of 1.6% year-over-year.
