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ousing inventory in the D.C. metro area has increased, but pending sales have declined due to federal workforce cuts and the impact of DOGE, according to Bright MLS data. New listings rose 1.7% in April compared to the same month last year, while new pending sales dropped 6.6%. Despite this uncertainty, home prices reached a record high for the region, with a median price of $655,215 in April, up 2.4% from the previous year. With more listings available, buyers may have more negotiating power, but prices are likely to remain stable or increase in most local markets across the area.