The real estate market in Washington DC experiences a remarkable change. According to a redfin report, in April 2025, the active housing inventory grew by 25.1% compared to the same period of 2024. This increase marks the highest level recorded since 2022 and widely exceeds the national average, where growth was only 14%.
Inventories go up, but also prices
Despite this increase in available homes, prices in the Washington DC area demonstrated resilience. The average sale price reached $ 600,964, representing an annual increase of 4.1%, considerably higher than the 2% increase observed nationwide. According to Redfin, this combination of more available homes and increasing prices highlights the unique complexity of this market, where demand remains strong.
Suburbs lead the growth of inventory
The suburbs of the capital have registered the highest growth rates in new listed properties. Alexandria, Virginia, reported an impressive increase of 41%in the active housing inventory, while Montgomery County, Maryland, registered 39%, and Loudoun County, Virginia, 37%. By contrast, within the city of Washington DC, the number of active homes only grew by 15%, reflecting a tendency towards migration to suburbs.
Mary Bazargan, Redfin’s real estate agent, commented that many owners in Washington are choosing to sell due to work and economic uncertainty. “I have received many calls from owners concerned with the current economic situation. Many are exploring options in cheaper areas or with remote work possibilities”Bazargan explained.
-Impact of layoffs in the federal sector
According to Axios, recent federal dismissals have generated economic uncertainty in a region where government works have historically been a source of stability. Although the sources do not provide exact figures on the number of affected employees, the marked impact that this has had on the Washington workforce and, consequently, in the real estate market.
Bazargan also explained that the increase in listed homes and economic uncertainty are exerting pressure in both sellers and buyers. “I recently had a client who made the best financial offer and eliminated all contingencies, but the seller chose an offer in cash due to generalized nervousness about the economic future”he commented.
The future of the real estate market
Although Washington DC has a solid demand that has helped prevent a significant price drop, the panorama nationwide is less optimistic. The main economist of Redfin, Asad Khan, said that other areas in the United States could face additional pressures to adjust prices due to higher inventories.
In conclusion, the Washington DC real estate market reflects a remarkable resistance, but is not exempt from the challenges created by economic and labor changes in the region. The coming months will be key to determining how both buyers and vendors will respond to these circumstances.
