Realtor.com data shows soft buyer activity amid the ongoing federal shutdown, especially in markets with many federal employees like Washington, D.C., Virginia Beach, and Baltimore. Inventory rose 15.3% year-over-year but growth is slowing, with homes spending longer on the market for the 19th month. National median list prices are steady, though prices per square foot fell slightly, mainly in the South and West. Price cuts remain common, reflecting a gradual shift toward a more balanced market.