Northern Virginia's housing market outperformed national trends in April 2026, with a 4.2% increase in closed sales and a 4.6% rise in median home prices to $815,000. Homes sold faster locally, averaging 18 days on market versus 32 nationally. Inventory remained tight at 1.83 months of supply, well below the national 4.4 months, reflecting strong demand amid limited housing availability and economic stability.