Amy Riemer, Realtor

📊 Market Monday: The DMV is Really Two Markets Right Now
If you've been wondering why some homes are flying off the market while others are sitting longer, the answer is simple: we're seeing two very different markets across the Washington, D.C. metro area.

🏡 Single-family homes continue to be in high demand. With inventory at just 55% of pre-pandemic levels, competition remains strong, driving the median detached home price to a record $900,000. Many are still selling in less than a week.
🏘️ Townhomes and condos tell a different story. Inventory has grown significantly, giving buyers more choices and stronger negotiating power, especially for first-time and moderate-income buyers.

A few key takeaways:
✔️ The overall metro median home price reached a record $680,000, up 3% year over year.
✔️ Homes are still moving quickly, with a median of just 8 days on market.
✔️ New listings declined nearly 5%, keeping pressure on the detached home market.

The biggest takeaway? Your strategy should depend on the type of home you're buying or selling, not just the headlines. Understanding these market dynamics is what helps buyers and sellers make confident, informed decisions.

If you're wondering how these trends are playing out in your specific neighborhood, I'm always happy to help break down what the numbers mean for you.

The net worth of a homeowner is 43x greater than that of a renter. Not 2x, not 5x. Forty-three. And even if renting feels like the easier move right now, that’s a number that sticks, because it shows what’s at stake over time.

Want to stop renting and start building something for yourself? DM me and we can come up with a plan together, explore options, and see what it would take to get there. Your timeline, your budget, your future ✨

Market Monday 📊 | Northern Virginia Housing Market Update – May 2026

The Northern Virginia market didn’t just stay active in May, it picked up speed.

Across the NVAR region, home sales jumped 11% year over year, while the median sales price climbed to $812K (+2.9%) and average prices rose to $942K (+5.7%). At the same time, inventory remains tight at 1.93 months of supply - still well below what’s considered a balanced market.

A few local takeaways
🏡 Fairfax County continues to show strong demand with sales up 11.7% and median prices reaching $815K
📈 Arlington posted one of the strongest activity gains with home sales up 16.4%
📍 Alexandria saw average prices increase 8.4%, reinforcing that well-positioned homes are still commanding attention
🔎 While some areas saw pricing shifts month to month, the broader story remains consistent: buyers are active, sellers are benefiting from limited inventory, and local market knowledge matters more than ever.

What I’m seeing in real time: buyers are becoming more selective, but move quickly when the right home hits the market. Sellers who prepare and price strategically are still seeing excellent results.

Every neighborhood is telling a slightly different story right now, and that’s why hyperlocal data beats national headlines.

Curious what these trends mean for your neighborhood or home value? Send me a message, I’m always happy to talk strategy.

Open House this Saturday 6/20 from 2-4pm ☀️

The new Inova Alexandria Hospital Complex is slated to open in 2028… this is your chance to get in early!

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🛏️ 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom top-level condo
🚘 962 sq ft / 1 reserved parking space
🏊‍♀️ Community includes an outdoor swimming pool, tot-lot/playground, storage unit

418 N Armistead St #201, Alexandria, VA 22312

The former Landmark Mall - WestEnd Alexandria Redevelopment project will include a mixed-use urban village with residential, retail, and entertainment options, as well as parks and a new fire station.

This $1 billion dollar construction project will combine world-class services for the community with incredible architecture, development, and sustainability.

Every year, realtors from across the country gather in DC for the Annual National Association of Realtors Legislative Meetings - with the shared goals of policy advocacy to expand housing inventory and supply, reform real estate tax policy, and create new paths to homeownership.

The benefit of being in DC is I can pop in for the afternoon, and still be back in Alexandria to pick up my babies at 5 💁🏻‍♀️