Winter may have delivered a blizzard for the record books, but real estate activity tells a different story. Even with snowstorms, cold temperatures, and winter still firmly on the calendar, there are growing signs that the market may already be behaving like spring. So the big question remains: is this an early spring market?

To answer that, it helps to break the market down into six classic indicators of an early spring market and examine how each one is showing up right now.

Blog: https://homeestaterealty.com/early-spring-market/

Buyers searching for the right home at the right price are discovering that the traditional resale market does not always deliver the flexibility or value they need. Limited inventory, competition, and rising expectations have led many households to explore options they may not have initially considered. Increasingly, new construction homes are emerging as a strategic opportunity rather than a backup plan.

Across Northern Virginia and extending west, builders are developing communities designed around today’s lifestyles—offering availability, incentives, and peace of mind that are difficult to replicate in the resale market.

Blog Article:

https://homeestaterealty.com/new-construction-homes/

So much has been happening in 2026 already. First, we recap the housing data for the end of December then we give you the inside scoop of what has been happening in January so far.