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We compare contract activity for the same seven-day period of the previous year in Loudoun County, Prince William County, Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Prince George's County. These statistics are updated on a weekly basis.

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May 11, 2026

D.M.V. Contract Activity

Flat as a Pancake That Has Been Run Over Twice

If you blinked, you might have missed it. This past week in the Metro DC housing market delivered one of the most remarkably uneventful sets of numbers we’ve seen in a while—which, in this case, is actually pretty good news.

Key Takeaways

Total contract activity dipped just 0.8% year over year, with 1,385 newly ratified contracts compared to 1,396 last year.
Two of the six jurisdictions showed no change at all, and none posted a double-digit increase or decrease.
The remaining markets saw only modest movement in either direction, reinforcing the overall stability.
Average days on market was essentially unchanged, rising slightly from 28 days last year to 29 days this week.
Year-to-date contract activity remains up 4.7%, with only Loudoun County and Washington, DC slightly below last year’s pace.

Why It Matters

Not every week tells a dramatic story, and that’s exactly the point.
After several weeks of calendar-driven swings and headline-grabbing rebounds, this was a return to consistency.
That kind of steadiness is a hallmark of a healthy, functioning market.
A 4.7% year-to-date increase may not make headlines, but it’s exactly how strong years are built.

The Real Estate Details

Northern Virginia: down 8.9%
Loudoun County: no change, 0.0%
Prince William County: up 3.8%
Montgomery County: no change, 0.0%
Prince George’s County: up 9.9%
Washington, DC: up 6.0%
Overall change: -0.8% year over year
Average days on market: 29 days, up from 28 days last year

CONTRACT ACTIVITY SUMMARY →

Blue Ridge Contract Activity

Flat as a Pancake That Has Been Run Over Twice

Key Takeaways

Total contract activity dipped just 0.8% year over year, with 1,385 newly ratified contracts compared to 1,396 last year.
Two of the six jurisdictions showed no change at all, and none posted a double-digit increase or decrease.
The remaining markets saw only modest movement in either direction, reinforcing the overall stability.
Average days on market was essentially unchanged, rising slightly from 28 days last year to 29 days this week.
Year-to-date contract activity remains up 4.7%, with only Loudoun County and Washington, DC slightly below last year’s pace.

Why It Matters

Not every week tells a dramatic story, and that’s exactly the point.
After several weeks of calendar-driven swings and headline-grabbing rebounds, this was a return to consistency.
That kind of steadiness is a hallmark of a healthy, functioning market.
A 4.7% year-to-date increase may not make headlines, but it’s exactly how strong years are built.

The Real Estate Details

Northern Virginia: down 8.9%
Loudoun County: no change, 0.0%
Prince William County: up 3.8%
Montgomery County: no change, 0.0%
Prince George’s County: up 9.9%
Washington, DC: up 6.0%
Overall change: -0.8% year over year
Average days on market: 29 days, up from 28 days last year

CONTRACT ACTIVITY SUMMARY →

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