Mid-Fall DC Housing Options Expand, Demand Cools

Inventory surged 38.2% year-over-year, the highest among top 50 U.S. metros.
Median list price slightly fell 0.8% month-over-month in October 2025.
Buyer activity slowed amid federal shutdown uncertainty and cautious household sentiment.
Homes spent 18.6 days longer on market compared to pre-pandemic norms.
Price reductions occurred on 3.9% of listings, reflecting modest localized market effects.