In Washington, D.C., as of May 19, 2026, there has been a notable rise in pending home sales. In April alone, there was a 1.4% increase in comparison to the previous month, marking a 3.2% growth from the same period last year. These figures are based on insights from the National Association of REALTORS ® Pending Home Sales report. This report plays a crucial role in informing various stakeholders in the real estate sector, such as agents, potential homebuyers, and sellers, about the current levels of home sales that are under contract.