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September 17, 2026 · Market Reports

August 2026 Market Update: More Homes for Sale, But Not More Houses

D.C. metro home sales fell 9.2% in August 2026 and homes for sale rose 11.3%. But 955 of the 1,144 extra homes for sale are condos. Houses still sell in about two weeks.

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August 26, 2026 · Market Reports

The Great Inventory Illusion

Homes for sale across the D.C. metro just hit a seven-year high — and the median home still sold in 15 days, exactly the same speed as last July. Here’s where the “wave” actually came from, and what it means…

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August 3, 2026 · Northern Virginia Events

Seven Days, Seven Free Things To Do in Northern Virginia — August 3–9, 2026

Most weeks the Northern Virginia calendar clumps up on Saturday. Not this one — every day from August 3 through 9 has a free event, across seven towns. Here's the whole week, in the order you'll need it.

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