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BUYER BRIEFING Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach, VA Market Analysis

Why now is a smart time to buy in Virginia Beach, VA.

Single-family homes sit in a strong seller's market with just 1.52 months of supply — but prices have softened from their spring peak, giving buyers a rare entry window before demand tightens further.

Median Market Action

An index of market activity pace. Values above 30 generally favor sellers and below 30 favor buyers — a quick health check.
Median Market Action Single Family (Sep 2025 – Aug 2026)
Median Market Action Single Family (Sep 2025 – Aug 2026) in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — latest: 48.64 (Aug 2026)
Price & Value
Counts & Metrics
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Median Market Action: An index of market activity pace. Values above 30 generally favor sellers and below 30 favor buyers — a quick health check.
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Market Action Index
48.64
At 48.64, the market firmly favors sellers (>30), yet down from a peak of 56.54 in Apr — momentum is cooling, giving buyers a brief window to negotiate.
Months of Inventory
1.52 months
Only 1.52 months of supply — deep seller's market territory. Up slightly from 1.25 in Jun, but still far below the 4-month balanced threshold. Choices are slim.
Median Sale Price
$600K
Median asking price eased to $600K from a $619K peak in May — down 3.2% in 3mo. Buy now before spring demand pushes prices back toward that ceiling.
Price Per Sq Ft
$279
At $279/sq ft, price per foot is up +3.4% YoY vs $270 last Sep. The 3-mo dip from $286 in Jun is a tactical entry point before per-foot values climb again.
What This Means

A Rare Soft Patch in a Tight Market

Prices have pulled back from their May peak and the market action index is cooling — but inventory is still razor-thin at 1.52 months. This window won't last long. Locking in now lets you buy below the spring ceiling before demand resets prices higher.

Honest Caveats

Days on market for single-family homes have fallen sharply to 28 days (median), matching levels not seen since last summer — which signals buyer competition is already rebuilding. Don't mistake the price dip for a buyer's market; supply is still extremely tight.

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Jon Watts
Real Estate Agent
jonwatts22@gmail.com (234) 447-777
Source: September 2025 - September 2026 Market Data
Updated September 9, 2026