Prices held steady this summer, homes are taking a little longer to sell, and buyers have more room to negotiate than in spring. Here's what that means for you.
Every quarter we look at what sold in Ashbury and what didn’t. These notes are our own read of the local market, written for neighbors, not a sales pitch.
The short version
- Prices held steady. The typical single-family home sold for about the same as last fall.
- Homes are taking a little longer. Well-priced homes still sell in two to four weeks, but overpriced ones are sitting.
- Buyers have more room. More sellers are paying some closing costs or fixing items from the inspection.
What we saw this summer
| Summer 2025 | Summer 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical days on market | 16 | 23 |
| Homes with a price cut | 1 in 5 | 1 in 3 |
| Sale-to-list price | 99% | 98% |
Figures are rounded from our own sales notes for this fictional sample market.
Laurel Heights and Downtown are still the quickest to sell, because there’s so little for sale. Hollins Lake slowed down after Labor Day, as it does every year. Fox Run has the most new listings, which gives buyers there real choice.
If you’re buying
This is a better season to buy than spring. Fewer people are touring, sellers are more flexible, and you can ask for inspection repairs without losing the house. Get pre-approved now so you can move when the right home comes up.
If you’re selling
Price matters more than it did a year ago. The homes that sold fast this summer were priced right on day one, looked great in photos and were easy to show. We’re happy to walk through your home and give you an honest number, even if you’re not planning to list until spring.
