According to our multiple listing system (MLS) 3600 homes have gone under contract in the metro DC area between September 15, 2008 and Oct 15, 2008. Many of these homes are in Arlington, Va. and Fairfax, Va. These numbers do not include any homes sold that were not listed in the MLS, foreclosure homes sold at auction or for sale by owner properties. Specifically, in Arlington county real estate and Fairfax county real estate, although the average and median sales price declined from the year before, 1650 properties changed hands during the month of September 2008, up from 1,072 year before. Each neighborhood is different and you need a specialist to help you decide how to effectively price your home or what offer to make on a property. Mortgage dollars are available for qualified buyers. If you need assistance finding a good lender I am the person to ask.