Weekly Meter
DC / MD / VA / WV
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. Sign up for our newsletter on the latest market data.
The Potomac Ocean
Contract activity for November 2, 2025 in the Metro DC area was down just 1.2% compared to the same seven-day period last year.
Key Takeaways
- Although contract activity was – surprisingly – pretty flat overall, there were significant differences on the two sides of the Potomac River.
- Perhaps it was proximity to an inert Congress that can’t get the government open, but DC, Prince George’s and Montgomery had a rough week for new contracts.
- On the Virginia side of the river, it was a different story. Northern Virginia was almost unchanged, but Loudoun and Prince William Counties did very well.
- Overall, the north side of the Potomac was down 9.5% last week, while the south side was up 8.2%.
Why It Matters
- We’re seeing two major factors impacting the market. One is the normal and completely expected seasonal slowdown. In September and early October, the metro area was posting 1,000+ weekly new contracts, and that has now dropped into the low 900s. Not bad. But the other factor is the government shutdown. It hasn’t been disastrous for the region’s housing, but the longer it goes, the worse it will get.
- On average, homes took 8 days longer to sell last week (47 days) than last year (39 days).
The Rural Roller Coaster
Contract activity for the week of November 2 - 8, 2025 in the Virginia Countryside and West Virginia Panhandle area was down 6.3% compared to the same seven-day period last year.
Key Takeaways
- We’re seeing two major factors impacting the market. One is the normal and completely expected seasonal slowdown. In September and early October, these more rural areas were posting roughly 200 weekly new contracts, and that has now dropped below 170. Not bad – it’s just that time of year. But the other factor is the government shutdown. It hasn’t been disastrous for the region’s housing, but the longer it goes, the worse it will get.
- The Countryside market (Shenandoah, Fauquier, Warren, Clarke and Frederick Counties and Winchester City) had 10.4% more new contracts last week.
- The West Virginia Panhandle (Morgan, Jefferson and Berkeley Counties) had a 19.4% drop.
Why It Matters
- As we have noted before, these smaller areas are going to see wide swings in percentage changes from week to week.
- Surprisingly, on average, homes took 8 days less time to sell last week (37 days) than last year (45 days).
The Real Estate Details
- Virginia Countryside was up 10.4%, and is up 3.8% year-to-date.
- West Virginia Panhandle was down 19.4% and is down 5.4% year-to-date.
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PARTNERED AFFILIATES
Copyright © Corcoran 2023 – 2025. Corcoran and the Corcoran Logo are trademarks of Corcoran Group LLC. Corcoran Group LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated. Any services or products provided by independently owned and operated offices are not provided by, affiliated with, or related to Corcoran Group LLC nor any of its affiliated companies.
© Corcoran McEnearney 2025. All rights reserved.
DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
