Inventory Up. Prices Still Rising. | August 2025 Market Report NoVA

The August 2025 housing market in Northern Virginia and Fairfax County is showing clear signs of change. If you’re planning to buy or sell this fall, here’s what you need to know.

📊 Northern Virginia Snapshot (August 2025)

The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® (NVAR) reports:

• Active listings up 36.4% year-over-year

• Months of supply rose to 1.81 (still a seller’s market, but trending toward balance)

• Median days on market: 26 (+44.4% YoY)

• Median sale price: $879,942 (+2.5% YoY)

• Sales volume: $1.27 billion (+5.9% YoY)

Even as homes take longer to sell, buyers remain active just more selective.

🏡 Fairfax County Market Highlights

• Median sale price: $755,000 (+1.3% YoY)

• Homes sold: 1,092 (-6.3% YoY)

• Days on market: 50 (+15 days vs. 2024)

• Sale-to-list ratio: ~99.7%

• Above-list sales: Down to ~34% of homes

This shows a more balanced market. Buyers have breathing room, but sellers who prepare, stage, and price correctly are still closing strong deals.

🔑 What’s Changing Right Now

• More inventory = more choices for buyers

• Homes are sitting longer, giving buyers time to negotiate

• Bidding wars have slowed, though they still happen in desirable pockets

• Sellers must be strategic to stand out

👩‍💼 Buyers: How to Take Advantage

• Get pre-approved so you’re ready to act when the right home comes along

• Use inspections and contingencies wisely, fewer waived offers now

• Look for price drops on homes that linger on the market

• Be patient, but decisive when you find “the one”

🏠 Sellers: How to Win in Today’s Market

• Price your home smartly from the start

• Stage and prep for maximum buyer appeal (ask me about my Staging to Sold: Ready, Set, Sold Punch List)

• Use strong marketing — professional photography, video, social media, and eXp’s global luxury network

• Be willing to adapt if showings don’t turn into offers

🔮 What to Watch This Fall

• Mortgage rates: Any dip could bring a surge of buyers

• Seasonal inventory: Will supply drop as usual, or stay high?

• DC-area employment trends and buyer demand

• Whether price appreciation continues or flattens

🎥 Watch the Full Market Breakdown

Want the full story with data and analysis? Watch my YouTube update here:
➡️ Northern Virginia Housing Market Update | August 2025

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