A Stafford County entrepreneur has unveiled plans for a massive sports and entertainment destination — but the land he wants is already spoken for, at least on paper.

Farshid Hakimya, a Stafford resident and president and CEO of The Colosseum Sports Resort, is pushing to build a state-of-the-art sports complex on the same site where Stafford County's planning commission voted on March 25 to advance a new Buc-ee's travel center. The county's Board of Supervisors subsequently rezoned the land and approved a conditional-use permit for Buc-ee's — but Hakimya isn't backing down yet.

This is a story worth watching closely if you care about what Northern Virginia's exurban corridor looks like five years from now.

What they're proposing:

The…

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Three months ago, this idea didn’t exist.

Now, one of the most ambitious entertainment projects in the region is being fast-tracked with a clear target: break ground in 2027.

According to the Washington Business Journal, Prince George’s County is pushing forward plans for a 6,000-seat immersive Sphere venue just north of MGM National Harbor—and they’re moving unusually fast to make it happen.

This isn’t just another development.
This is the kind of project that reshapes a region.

What’s Actually Being Built

If you’ve seen the original Sphere in Las Vegas, you already understand the vision.

Massive curved LED walls.
Fully immersive audio.
A venue designed not just for concerts—but for experiences.

The DMV version would be smaller—but…

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As the season changes in Northern Virginia, native plants come into bloom, and animals return from their winter hiatus. Witnessing this change, and feeling awe at Mother Nature in turn, is a one-of-a-kind human experience. If you’re the kind of local who enjoys seeing the spring flower, as it’s called, Northern Virginia has a plethora of places to do just that.

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Riverbend Park

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Riverbend Park is an iconic location for spring bluebells. The bluebells come in April and stick around until spring comes to an end. They pop along the river’s edges and carpet the park’s floor in a lovely blue hue. It’s a peaceful experience, wandering down Potomac Heritage Trail, smelling the sweet perfume of these little cool colored flowers.

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The market has shifted. The neighborhoods buyers were fighting over in 2021 and 2022 are now seeing price cuts, longer days on market, and a steady stream of buyers looking elsewhere. But here's the thing — most of them aren't leaving Northern Virginia. They're just choosing a different part of it.

After closing thousands of transactions across the DMV, I've watched this shift build for over a year. What's happening right now is one of the more interesting market resets I've seen in 22 years of selling real estate in this region.

The big picture: This isn't a crash. It's a correction in the specific areas that got most expensive during the 2020–2022 run-up — and buyers are responding rationally to a math problem that no longer adds up.

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Speaker: Chris Colgan • Date: February 22, 2025

Overview

Washington DC has 131 distinct neighborhoods, and with a new administration reshaping the city plus massive developments like the RFK Stadium site and The Wharf expansion, choosing where to live matters more than ever. This is my breakdown of six DC neighborhoods matched to six different buyer types, from young professionals and tech workers to families and value hunters. If you're thinking about moving to DC, Northern Virginia, or anywhere in the DMV, this is where I'd look. (0:00)

Key Takeaways

  • H Street Corridor: 93% price increase over 5 years, median $1.2M, 93 walk score, RFK Stadium spillover. Best for young professionals. (0:26)
  • NoMA/Union Market: 7,400 new…

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The Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved two major residential developments in the Brentsville District Tuesday, adding more than 700 housing units to the Vint Hill Road corridor — with last-minute proffer adjustments shaped by community pushback.

Why it matters: This is a significant addition to Prince William County's housing inventory along a corridor that's been quietly absorbing growth pressure for years. More supply in this pocket of the county means more options — and eventually more competition — for buyers in the Brentsville and Gainesville markets.

The projects: Both were brought forward by JR Real Estate Group.

  • Greenhaven at Broad Run — Rezoning of ~120 acres (from A-1 agricultural and RPC to PMR, planned mixed…

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​ Northern Virginia is never a boring place. There’s always something happening, whether it be an upcoming festival, a seasonal celebration, or a shop's grand opening. Speaking of which, there’s a plethora of new spots opening up right now. Some of these stores will launch soon; others have just opened up. Colgan Teams is here to give you a good rundown.

High Tea with the Highlands

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Scarlet Springs Farm falls is an event and venue space, but really, they do so much more. They’re also a bed & breakfast, a luxury picnic spot, and one of Northern Virginia’s best event hosts. If you’re a Bridgerton fan, then you’ll especially like Scarlet Spring Farms and their latest Bridgerton-inspired function. The farm is planning a high…

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The Northern Virginia food and drink scene never stays still for long. This week we've got three new openings worth knowing about — and three closings that tell a story about what landlords are doing to hospitality businesses in high-demand corridors right now.

Here's the full rundown.

The Openings

Hawkley Brewing — Herndon

Hawkley Brewing is opening this Monday, March 24th, at 257 Sunset Park Drive in Herndon. They're moving into the space previously occupied by Juicy Brewing Co., and they're hitting the ground running: 10 beers on tap at grand opening, canned beer for to-go, merch, and giveaways. If you're spending any time in the Herndon/Reston corridor this weekend, it's worth a stop.

Ovoka Farm Winery — Paris, Virginia (Fauquier…

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I've sold real estate in Northern Virginia for 22 years. I grew up here — literally in Lawnvale, a small community in western Prince William County off Catharpin Road — and I still live here today in Haymarket with my family. I've closed over $1 billion in transactions across every county in this region, and the single most expensive mistake I see relocation buyers make is treating Northern Virginia like one market.

It isn't.

It's five completely different real estate markets stitched together by highways, Metro lines, and the gravitational pull of Washington DC. Pick the right county for your lifestyle, commute, and budget and you'll love it here. Pick the wrong one and you'll be sitting in traffic on I-66 every morning wondering what went wrong.

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Speaker: Chris Colgan • Date: August 13, 2025

Overview

South Riding is one of the biggest neighborhoods in all of Northern Virginia with over 30,000 residents, and it's quietly one of the hottest markets in the region. My cousin lives here and keeps telling me to do a video, and once I started driving around, I understood why. This place has multiple pools, a golf course, concert stages, its own schools, and homes selling in an average of 8 days. It's basically a city within a city. This is a full area driving tour covering every section, price point, and amenity. (0:00, 5:16)

Key Takeaways

  • Median sold price around $850,000 with homes selling in an average of 8 days at 99.9% of asking price. (1:37, 2:00)
  • Townhomes sell in…

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