📊 Williamsburg Market Watch: Activity Is Heating Up—Big Time

Apr 21 '26

If you’ve been feeling like things have picked up in the Williamsburg real estate market lately… you’re absolutely right.

The numbers from the past 7 days across ZIP codes 23185, 23188, and 23168 tell a very clear story:

48 new listings.
43 homes under contract.

That’s not just active—that’s a full-on surge.

🔥 A Look Back (And Why Everyone’s Tired)

Here’s the part that really jumps off the page…

This exact same week last year?

24 new listings
19 under contract

So yes—we’ve gone from a steady pace to more than double the activity in just one year.

If you’re wondering why your phone won’t stop ringing, your inbox is full, and your evenings are disappearing… this might be it.

🧠 What’s Really Happening

This is not a slow market. It’s not even a “balanced” one.

It’s busy—and competitive.

More homes are hitting the market
Buyers are still stepping up quickly
Deals are getting done at a strong pace

But—and this is important—it’s not automatic.

⚠️ The Other Side of the Story

Not everything is selling instantly.

This past week also saw:

7 expired listings
22 price reductions

That’s the market tapping the brakes and saying:

👉 “Price it right… or else.”

Some homes are flying off the shelf. Others are sitting, adjusting, or quietly expiring.

😆 Translation in Plain English

There are two markets happening at once:

The well-priced, well-prepared homes
→ selling quickly, sometimes with multiple offers
The “let’s test the market” listings
→ sitting, reducing, or expiring

And the gap between those two? It’s getting wider.

🧭 Bottom Line

Buyers have more options than last year—but still need to move quickly on the right home
Sellers have strong demand—but pricing and presentation are everything
Agents… well, agents are probably a little tired right now

This is a fast-moving market, but it’s also a smart one. The winners are the people who understand it.

I’ll Keep You Informed

I’ll continue sharing these weekly updates so you can stay on top of what’s actually happening here in Williamsburg—not just what the headlines say.

Because in this market, the details matter.

About Me

Hi, I’m John Womeldorf — Mr. Williamsburg.

I’ve been listing and selling homes in Williamsburg and across the region—from Virginia Beach to Richmond and everywhere in between—for over 20 years. I’m not just a Realtor—I’m also an investor, renovator, Airbnb host, and someone who’s been hands-on with everything from buying land and designing homes to full renovations and positioning properties for maximum value.

I write these market updates because I’m in the middle of it every single day. These aren’t just numbers to me—they’re conversations, showings, negotiations, wins, and sometimes tough lessons. My goal is to give you a real-world, local perspective so you can make smarter decisions, whether you’re buying, selling, or just watching the market.

If you’re thinking about making a move—or just want to understand what your home might be worth in today’s market—

📞 Call or text: 757-254-8136
📧 Email: John@MrWilliamsburg.com
🌐 Visit: mrwilliamsburg.com

I’m always happy to help.