Hampton Roads Real Estate Market & Community Guide — February 2026
Porch Views & Property News
From my porch to yours — this is a monthly guide created to help homeowners, neighbors, and future sellers stay informed, grounded, and connected to what’s happening across Hampton Roads.
Each month, I pull together market insight, local events, and practical homeowner notes in one place — not to overwhelm you with numbers, but to give context you can come back to when you need it.
This guide covers market activity across Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, and Suffolk.
Whether you’re actively planning a move or simply keeping an eye on things, this guide is designed to be saved, revisited, and useful.
📌 **Bookmark this page** so you can revisit February’s market insights anytime.
**Quick Takeaways — February 2026**
- Median prices stabilized across Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
- Days on market shortened in key zip codes.
- Seasonal trends point toward spring inventory growth
Market Overview & Insights
📊 Hampton Roads Regional Trends
A clear look at national, Virginia, and Hampton Roads trends — and what they actually mean on the ground. February continues the shift toward a steadier, more deliberate market, where preparation matters more than speed.
🏘 City-by-City Highlights
Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News — each with its own rhythm, pricing patterns, and buyer-seller dynamics. This isn’t just data; it’s how those numbers are showing up in real neighborhoods.
🗓 Community Events & Local Highlights
A curated winter events guide across Hampton Roads — from concerts and community clean-ups to family-friendly outings and local workshops. Living where you love means knowing what’s happening close to home.
🏠 Homeowner Tips & Seasonal Notes
Seasonal home-care reminders, comfort tips, and small things worth noticing now that can make spring decisions easier later.
✨ Featured Properties
A look at two homes currently on the market, each with its own story, setting, and lifestyle
Why I Publish This Every Month
Real estate decisions rarely start with a contract. They start with awareness.
Understanding your home’s value, watching how your city is moving, noticing patterns in buyer behavior — all of that builds confidence long before someone ever raises their hand and says “I think I’m ready.”
This guide exists so that when that moment comes, you’re not starting from scratch.
Explore the Full Digital February Guide
⬇️ Scroll through the complete digital guide below ⬇️
(You’re welcome to bookmark this page and return anytime.)
Explore the latest Hampton Roads real estate market trends for February 2026 — with in-depth insights into pricing patterns, inventory shifts, city-by-city data for Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, and Suffolk. Whether you’re considering selling, buying, or just staying informed, this monthly guide offers localized housing trends and community highlights for the Hampton Roads region.
Helpful Resources & Next Steps
Use what’s helpful now, and know the rest is here when you need it.
🔑 Get a Hampton Roads home value estimate
→ Get a home value & equity snapshot
📝 Explore Hampton Roads seller resources & planning guide
→ Explore seller resources & planning guides
📍 Request neighborhood real estate trend insights
→ Reach out — I’m happy to share what I’m seeing.
🏆 Want to plan a strategic buying position?
→ Explore Hampton Roads buyer resources & planning tools
🔑 Featured Property: 14 Bay Front Place
→ Take a Visual Tour of this Bay front Luxury home in Hampton
🔑 Featured Property: 1005 Colonial Place #3
→ Take a Visual Tour of this historic Ghent condo with over 1500 sf.
📍 View all Hampton Roads Market & Community Guides
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🔎 housing market updates for Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Hampton Roads
→ View Hampton Roads housing market update
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This guide is updated monthly to reflect the most recent Hampton Roads real estate trends, local market activity, and community highlights. Many homeowners bookmark this page and return each month to stay informed — even if they’re not planning a move right away.
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This guide covers Hampton Roads as a whole, including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News. City-level trends help provide context, and I’m always happy to share more detailed insight by neighborhood or zip code when it’s helpful.
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Not at all. This resource is designed for homeowners, neighbors, and future sellers who want to understand what’s happening locally — without pressure or urgency. Some people use it simply to keep an eye on home values and market shifts over time.
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Market mood goes beyond statistics. It reflects how buyers and sellers are actually behaving — pace, pricing sensitivity, inventory pressure, and decision-making patterns. It helps explain why the numbers look the way they do and what that means in real-life situations.
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Yes. While city-wide trends are useful, neighborhood-level insight is where decisions become clearer. If you’re curious about a specific area, I can share a more targeted snapshot and explain how current conditions are playing out locally.
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Market data is sourced from REIN MLS, Domus Analytics®, Virginia REALTORS® (VAR), the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), and Realtors Property Resource® (RPR), along with community insights provided by Howard Hanna Real Estate. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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This guide is meant to help you spot patterns early — pricing trends, timing considerations, and shifts in buyer behavior — so you can plan thoughtfully rather than react later. Preparation, not prediction, is what creates strong outcomes.
A Note on Data & Sources
Market data in this guide is sourced from REIN MLS, Domus Analytics®, Virginia REALTORS®, the National Association of REALTORS®, Realtors Property Resource®, and Howard Hanna Community Market Reports. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and provided for informational purposes only. Equal Housing Opportunity