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

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

This is a buyer's market with tight inventory and moderate pricing momentum. Single-family homes are moving quickly, giving you negotiating leverage on price and terms.

Median Days on Market

Midpoint time listings stay active. Less skewed by outliers than the mean, giving a reliable read on how fast homes are moving.
Median Days on Market Single Family (Aug 2025 – Jul 2026)
Median Days on Market Single Family (Aug 2025 – Jul 2026) in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — latest: 28 (Jul 2026)
Price & Value
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Median Days on Market: Midpoint time listings stay active. Less skewed by outliers than the mean, giving a reliable read on how fast homes are moving.
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Days on Market
28 days
Median time to sale fell to 28 days, down from 49 days YoY. Fast pace means less negotiation room, so act decisively.
Months of Inventory
1.39
Ultra-tight 1.39 months of inventory favors buyers—low supply means fewer competing offers and more negotiating power.
Median Price
$610K
Prices stabilized at $610K, up just 3.4% YoY. Slower appreciation than past years signals cooling, protecting your purchase equity.
Price per Sq Ft
$283
Per-square-foot pricing at $283 is down from $277 last year. Early buyers locked in below current asking prices.
What This Means

Act now before inventory recovers.

Tight supply and fast-selling homes mean you need to move quickly and decisively. Your leverage comes from limited competition, not from waiting. Homes priced right are moving in under a month, so sharpen your offer and be ready to close fast.

Honest Caveats

Days on market have accelerated from 49 to 28 days YoY, meaning less time to inspect and negotiate once listed. Price momentum, while modest, is still positive year-over-year.

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Jon Watts
Real Estate Agent
jonwatts22@gmail.com (234) 447-777
Source: August 2025 - August 2026 Market Data
Updated August 14, 2026