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Q2 2026 DMV Market Overview

This quarterly report provides investors with an analysis of recent multifamily transaction volume and buyer activity across the DMV, a detailed look at declining deliveries and construction starts, and a review of emerging policy and redevelopment trends in Maryland, D.C., and Northern Virginia.

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Spread of Q2 2026 DMV market report pages showing sales volume charts and redevelopment news.

What's inside...

  • Q2 2026 Investment Sales Surge: Overview of DMV multifamily sales activity, highlighted by $1.45B in Q2 transaction volume and a 220% year-over-year increase.
  • Northern Virginia Continues to Lead New Development: Overview of 1H 2026 multifamily construction starts, with Northern Virginia accounting for more than half of all new units in the DMV.
  • Policy & Redevelopment Shape Market Outlook: Review of D.C.'s evolving rent control landscape alongside Arlington's approval of 1,400+ office-to-residential conversion units.

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