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Arlington & Alexandria
Arlington and Alexandria experienced a balanced pricing environment, with offers distributed between above asking (38%), at asking (31%), and below asking (31%). Single Family Homes made up the largest share of property types at 54%, while cash purchases accounted for a notable 31% of transactions. Seller-funded contributions were included in every contract, highlighting continued seller participation in facilitating deals.

Maryland Metro & DC
The Maryland Metro and DC market leaned toward buyer leverage this month, with nearly half of accepted offers (46%) coming in below asking and another 18% occurring off-market. Financing remained the dominant method at 73%, while townhomes made up the majority of property types at 55%. Despite the softer pricing pressure, seller-funded contributions appeared in 100% of contracts, continuing a trend of strong seller participation in deal structure.

Fredericksburg Area
Fredericksburg saw the majority of accepted offers at asking price (64%), reflecting a steady and measured market environment. Single-family homes continued to dominate the area, accounting for 73% of transactions. Financing supported most purchases (82%), and seller funding appeared in every deal sampled this month.

Fairfax County
Fairfax County displayed a balanced but competitive market, with offers spread between above asking (31%), at asking (38%), and below asking (23%), along with a small share of off-market deals. Cash buyers made a significant showing at 46% of purchases, one of the highest across all regions. Single-family homes led the property mix, and seller-funded contributions were included in 77% of contracts.

Loudoun & West
Loudoun & West showed a balanced pricing landscape, with offers split between at asking (37%) and below asking (36%), while 18% still closed above list price. Financing dominated at 82% of purchases, and townhomes led the property mix at 55%. Seller-funded contributions appeared in every contract, continuing the region’s consistent trend of seller support in transaction costs.

Prince William County
Prince William County showed a balanced negotiation environment, with accepted offers evenly split between above and below asking (40% each) and another 20% at list price. Financing remained strong at 87% of transactions, and the market leaned toward townhomes and single-family homes as the primary property types. Seller funding was present in 93% of deals, reinforcing continued seller support in closing costs and buyer-broker compensation.

Greater Richmond
The Greater Richmond market remained highly competitive, with nearly two-thirds of accepted offers (64%) closing above asking price. Single-family homes dominated the landscape at 91% of transactions, and financing supported the vast majority of purchases (91%). Contingencies remained common across the board, indicating buyers are still maintaining protections even in a competitive environment.

Fauquier County
Fauquier County reflected a more buyer-favorable pricing environment, with the majority of accepted offers (55%) coming in below asking price. Financing remained the dominant payment method at 82%, and single-family homes accounted for the largest share of transactions. Seller funding appeared in 82% of contracts, maintaining strong seller involvement in deal economics.
Note: Each Contract Roundup is based on data from a minimum of 10 contracts opened throughout the month by MBH and District Title in the selected regions. Contract Roundup may vary from MLS market data.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
1775 Eye Street NW Suite 560
Washington, DC 20006
202-518-9300
BETHESDA
ALEXANDRIA (OLD TOWN)
ARLINGTON
2101 Wilson Blvd
Suite 1250
Arlington, VA 22201
703-237-1100
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STERLING (HQ)
21631 Ridgetop Circle
Suite 285
Sterling, VA 20166
703-277-6800
FAIRFAX
FREDERICKSBURG
1956 William St
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-373-1300
FRONT ROYAL
824 John Marshall Hwy
Front Royal, VA 22630
540-878-4210
GAINESVILLE
7470 Limestone Dr
Gainesville, VA 20155
703-468-2020
KINGSTOWNE
LAKE RIDGE
4565 Daisy Reid Ave
Suite 200
Woodbridge, VA 22192
703-492-7900
LOUDOUN
43490 Yukon Drive
Suite 109
Ashburn VA, 20147
703-840-2000
RICHMOND
STAFFORD
9 Center St
Suite 105
Stafford, VA 22556
540-658-0992
Tysons
1945 Old Gallows Rd
Suite 615
Vienna, VA 22182
703-242-2860
WARRENTON
484 Blackwell Rd
Suite 108
Warrenton, VA 20186
540-349-7990
Winchester
817 Cedar Creek Grade
Suite 203
Winchester, VA 22601
540-546-0615
