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Arlington & Alexandria

Cash made up a significant 36% of purchases, and every transaction was Seller Funded (includes seller subsidy and buyer broker compensation). A majority of offers (55%) came in below asking, and 64% of deals did not include an appraisal contingency—highlighting seller flexibility. Single family homes led the property type at 45%.

Maryland & DC Metro

With 27% cash purchases and 100% Seller Funded contracts, this market continues to favor strong seller support. Accepted offers skewed lower, with 55% coming in below asking. However, most buyers (82%) kept the home inspection contingency—indicating caution. Townhomes dominated at 55%.

Fredericksburg Area

Buyers leaned heavily on financing (82%), with 91% of contracts being Seller Funded. Nearly half of the accepted offers (46%) came in below asking. Single-family homes dominated at 82%, and contingencies were fairly typical—with 73% including and home inspection protections.

Fairfax County

A fairly traditional mix, 82% of purchases were financed and 91% of deals were Seller Funded. Accepted offers were largely below asking (55%), and 64% of contracts included a home inspection contingency. Single-family homes accounted for 64% of the properties under contract.

Loudoun & West

With 91% of purchases financed and 91% of sellers contributing to closing costs, this market saw 46% of offers above asking—a strong seller signal. Townhomes led with 55% of contracts. Only 27% of contracts waived the appraisal contingency, showing caution from buyers.

Prince William County

This region was highly seller supportive with 100% Seller Funded contracts. Offers were mostly below asking (55%), though a solid 27% were above. Appraisal contingencies were retained in 73% of deals. Single-family homes made up 73% of properties under contract.

Greater Richmond

Heavily financed (82%) with 91% Seller Funded contracts, this market saw a healthy split in accepted offers—46% at asking and 27% below asking. Single-family homes dominated at 82%, and 73% of buyers retained an appraisal contingency.

Fauquier County

Financing was used in 73% of purchases, and 91% of transactions were Seller Funded. A strong 73% of accepted offers came in below asking price, reflecting a more price-sensitive market. Notably, 73% of contracts retained an appraisal contingency. All 82% of properties were single-family homes.

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

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BETHESDA

4800 Hampden Lane
2nd Floor
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-941-4990

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ALEXANDRIA (OLD TOWN)

515 King Street
Suite 204
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-739-0100

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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

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FAIRFAX

10306 Eaton Place
Suite 160
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-279-1500

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FREDERICKSBURG

1956 William St
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-373-1300

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FRONT ROYAL

824 John Marshall Hwy
Front Royal, VA 22630
540-878-4210

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GAINESVILLE

7470 Limestone Dr
Gainesville, VA 20155
703-468-2020

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KINGSTOWNE

5911 Kingstowne Village Pkwy
Suite 140
Kingstowne, VA 22315
703-417-5000

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LAKE RIDGE

4565 Daisy Reid Ave
Suite 200
Woodbridge, VA 22192
703-492-7900

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LOUDOUN

43490 Yukon Drive
Suite 109
Ashburn VA, 20147
703-840-2000

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RICHMOND

15871 City View Drive
Suite 120
Midlothian, VA 23113
804-858-0140

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STAFFORD

9 Center St
Suite 105
Stafford, VA 22556
540-658-0992

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Tysons

1945 Old Gallows Rd
Suite 615
Vienna, VA 22182
703-242-2860

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WARRENTON

484 Blackwell Rd
Suite 108
Warrenton, VA 20186
540-349-7990

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Winchester

817 Cedar Creek Grade
Suite 203
Winchester, VA 22601
540-546-0615

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