Is Late September the Best Time to Buy a Home in the DMV? New Data Says Washington, D.C. Buyers Could Have an Advantage

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Is Late September the Best Time to Buy a Home in the DMV? New Data Says Washington, D.C. Buyers Could Have an Advantage

If you’ve been waiting for a better opportunity to buy a home in Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., or the broader DMV, the next several weeks could be worth watching closely.

A new analysis from Redfin and Home Economics found that late September is historically the “sweet spot” for homebuyers looking to score a deal in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The research found that discounts from original asking prices tend to increase in late summer and early fall as sellers who listed earlier in the year become more willing to reduce prices or negotiate.

And based on what we are already seeing across…

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Why Northern Virginia Buyers Are Getting Pickier in 2026 — And Which Homes Are Sitting

Northern Virginia Market Update

Why Northern Virginia Buyers Are Getting Pickier in 2026 — And Which Homes Are Sitting

Updated August 28, 2026

Something has changed in the Northern Virginia housing market.

Buyers have not disappeared.

But they are acting very differently.

Homes that might have received multiple offers almost immediately a few years ago are now sitting longer, getting price reductions, or losing buyers over things that used to be ignored.

And at the same time, some homes are still selling quickly.

That is what makes this market so interesting.

The Northern Virginia housing market is not simply “good” or “bad” right now.

It is becoming much more selective.

Buyers have more choices, more negotiating…

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Chris Colgan Team Joins Real Brokerage, Bringing 28 Agents and $150 Million in Annual Sales Volume

The move marks a major new chapter for one of Northern Virginia’s most visible real estate teams and social media brands.

I am excited to officially announce that the Chris Colgan Team has joined Real Brokerage.

The move brings our team of 28 real estate agents to Real and expands the company’s presence throughout Northern Virginia and the greater Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

Our team is currently on pace to close approximately $150 million in real estate sales this year, serving buyers, sellers and investors across Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Arlington counties, as well as Alexandria and the surrounding D.C. region.

This is a major milestone for our company, but it is also the beginning of our next chapter.

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Northern Virginia Housing Market Update: Home Prices and Sales Rise in June 2026

Northern Virginia Housing Market Update: Home Prices and Sales Rise in June 2026

Summary: According to Bright MLS’s June 2026 Washington, D.C. Metro Housing Market Report, closed sales increased 4.4% compared with June 2025, the median sold price rose 3.8% to $675,000 and active inventory increased 9%. Northern Virginia was one of the strongest parts of the region, particularly in Fairfax and Loudoun counties.

The short verdict: Buyers have more homes to choose from, but Northern Virginia is not suddenly a buyer’s market. Detached homes are still selling quickly, townhome prices are beginning to level out and condo buyers are gaining more leverage.

There is a lot of bad real estate information floating around right now.

One headline…

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Northern Virginia's Real Estate Reset: The Neighborhoods People Are Leaving — and Where They're Going Instead

The market has shifted. The neighborhoods buyers were fighting over in 2021 and 2022 are now seeing price cuts, longer days on market, and a steady stream of buyers looking elsewhere. But here's the thing — most of them aren't leaving Northern Virginia. They're just choosing a different part of it.

After closing thousands of transactions across the DMV, I've watched this shift build for over a year. What's happening right now is one of the more interesting market resets I've seen in 22 years of selling real estate in this region.

The big picture: This isn't a crash. It's a correction in the specific areas that got most expensive during the 2020–2022 run-up — and buyers are responding rationally to a math problem that no longer adds up.

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Northern Virginia Real Estate Market Report: January 2026 Analysis

The start of 2026 has brought interesting shifts across Northern Virginia's real estate landscape. As your trusted local expert with over $1 billion in sales experience, I'm breaking down exactly what happened in January across our region's key markets—and what it means for you.

The Big Picture: What's Happening in Northern Virginia Real Estate

January 2026 delivered a mixed bag of results across Northern Virginia's six core counties. While some markets showed surprising strength heading into the new year, others continued adjusting to current economic realities. Let me walk you through what the numbers actually mean for buyers and sellers right now.

The standout performer? Prince William County, which posted a 17.8% increase in closed sales…

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Living in Northern Virginia 2026: Manassas Growth, Rosslyn News, and The Real Cost of Living

By Chris Colgan The Colgan Team | Real Broker

Is Northern Virginia becoming too expensive, or is the lifestyle worth the price tag?

If you are thinking about moving to Northern Virginia or just watching the market, you know things move fast here. We have massive developments changing the landscape from Manassas to Rosslyn, and the cost of living in 2026 is a hot topic for every buyer.

In this market update, we are breaking down the biggest news in the region: a game-changing hotel in Manassas, the future of Rosslyn's skyline, and the hard numbers on what it actually costs to live here right now.

Manassas Real Estate Update: Tempo by Hilton & Nova Live

If you live near Prince William County, you know that Nova Live (formerly Farm Brew…

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Messi Is Coming to Baltimore: D.C. United vs. Inter Miami at M&T Bank Stadium

On March 7th, one of the biggest sports moments of 2025 is hitting the Mid-Atlantic — and it’s happening just an hour from Northern Virginia.

D.C. United is hosting Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore at 4:30 p.m., a massive move announced alongside the 2025 MLS schedule release. The matchup is expected to draw one of the largest crowds of the entire MLS season… and it’s another major sign of how the D.C. metro region — from Northern Virginia to Baltimore — is becoming a true sports and entertainment powerhouse.

This is more than a game. It’s a regional moment.

Credit: This blog is based on reporting from Justin Robertson, BaltimoreRavens.com, November 20, 2025.

Why This Game Matters for Northern Virginia

If…

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Trump Wants His Name on the Commanders’ $3.7 Billion Stadium — Here’s Why It Matters for Northern Virginia

By Chris Colgan | Real Nova Network

The Big Picture

Multiple sources told ESPN that President Donald Trump wants the new $3.7 billion Washington Commanders stadium named after him — and the White House isn’t denying it.

Trump reportedly made his wishes clear to members of the Commanders’ ownership group, led by Josh Harris, asking that the new domed stadium planned for the old RFK Stadium site in D.C. bear his name.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told ESPN:

“That would be a beautiful name, as it was President Trump who made the rebuilding of the new stadium possible.”

The move adds political drama to what’s already the largest economic development project in D.C. history, with a massive ripple effect across the…

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Is Northern Virginia Finally a Buyer's Market? Here's What the Data Really Shows

If you've been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the market to shift in your favor, I've got news for you.

The latest survey from Bright MLS reveals something we haven't seen in years: buyers are actually getting their offers accepted on the first try. They're taking their time to shop. They're negotiating again. And sellers? They're making concessions that would've been unthinkable in 2021.

But here's what nobody's talking about: this shift isn't creating a flood of new buyers. In fact, many potential buyers are more hesitant now than they were a year ago.

So what's really happening in Northern Virginia? Let me break down the numbers and show you what they mean for anyone thinking about buying or selling right now.

First Offers Are…

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