 The good news for house hunters in the D.C. area is that there is more for sale. But WTLP business reporter Jeff Claybaugh says buyers still need to act fast. There's no sleeping on it for buyers who find something they like. A home on the market in the D.C. metro last month that sold went under contract in an average of seven days. Listing service Bright MLS says the number of listings is up 22%. The median selling price is up 7% from a year ago.