May 7, 2026 3 min read
Northern Virginia Housing Market Trends 2026: Financing, Appraisal & Inspection Contingencies
The spring housing market across Northern Virginia, Maryland, DC, and West Virginia remains highly competitive, but recent contract data reveals buyers may be gaining slightly more negotiating flexibility compared to the ultra-competitive conditions of the past few years.According to recent market data from 212 contracts received between April 7–13, 2026, financing contingencies, appraisal contin