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When will homes come on the market in Charlottesville and Albemarle in 2026? The Charlottesville real estate cycle has bee fairly consistent over the years. In 2023, I wrote a similar story to this one The biggest two changes since then are: interest rates are higher (but still historically low) and more inventory is coming on the market than we have seen in years.
I’m writing this post to be informative to you, and for myself to refer to later in 2026 and beyond.
As Charlottesville and Albemarle continue to appreciate beyond the reach of many, I’m seeing more traffic over the mountain. There used to be good BLS data that showed commuting patterns, but alas, it’s no longer readily available.
tl;dr: the Albemarle County real estate market started slowing in early 2025 and continued the slowdown as the year wore on
A clear, honest look at Charlottesville’s shifting real estate market—days on market, 2026 trends, and the signals buyers and sellers should watch now.
Showing houses in Waynesboro, Virginia on a bicycle. Mostly flat, and pretty darn bike-friendly
sold comps are less important than active, pending, withdrawn listings than ever before in the Charlottesville real estate market in 2026
These are the archives for my subscription Monthly Notes. You can subscribe here. One note a month. If you like it, please share with a friend or neighbor. I’m working on the framework for my December note, and think I’m going to focus mostly on what I see happening in 2026 — this will be a forward-look rather than a look at 2025. Future > nostalgia.
November. When we start mornings below 30º and end the days closer to 70º.
This month: Do I need a Realtor? Settling down. Disconnecting hoses.