Northern Virginia • Transportation

Tesla Cybercabs are showing up all over Northern Virginia

Tesla’s futuristic gold Cybercab has been spotted in Tysons, Rosslyn, Arlington and on the Beltway — raising questions about whether Northern Virginia could be on the company’s robotaxi roadmap.

By Chris Colgan  •  Chris Colgan Team  •  September 2026

Driving the news: NBC Washington transportation reporter Adam Tuss posted video Thursday of a Tesla Cybercab driving through Tysons, saying the vehicle appeared to be “mapping” roads. A human driver was behind the wheel as backup.

It wasn't an isolated sighting. Keegan Bursaw photographed a Cybercab on I-495, David McGraw reported seeing one in Arlington, and D.C. reporter Martin Austermuhle…

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How to Tell If a Northern Virginia Home Is Overpriced

Some homes for sale in Northern Virginia are priced $50,000, $70,000, or even $100,000 above what the recent sales support. The problem is that an overpriced house can still look incredible. Buyers walk in, fall for the renovated kitchen, decide the monthly payment works, and forget to ask the question that matters most: Is this home actually worth the asking price?

The good news is that you can identify many pricing problems before you ever step through the front door. This five-minute check uses the same basic signals I review for clients across Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford, Fauquier, and the rest of Northern Virginia.

I’m Chris Colgan. I was born and raised in Northern…

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The Top 6 Places I Would Move To If I Had to Move To Northern VA in 2026

Trying to buy a house in Northern Virginia right now feels like hitting a moving target. Join Chris Colgan as he skips the crowded spots everybody knows about and breaks down the top six towns that actually fit the way you live, including walkable urban neighborhoods, gated golf resorts, and quiet country escapes.

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Top 6 NoVA Towns: Key Takeaways

  • Gainesville: A grown-up suburb offering master-planned communities, expansive shopping at Virginia Gateway, and more house for your money.
  • Falls Church & Mosaic District: The ultimate "city meets…

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DMV Homebuyer Strategy

Is Late September the Best Time to Buy a Home in the DMV? New Data Says Washington, D.C. Buyers Could Have an Advantage

If you’ve been waiting for a better opportunity to buy a home in Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., or the broader DMV, the next several weeks could be worth watching closely.

A new analysis from Redfin and Home Economics found that late September is historically the “sweet spot” for homebuyers looking to score a deal in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The research found that discounts from original asking prices tend to increase in late summer and early fall as sellers who listed earlier in the year become more willing to reduce prices or negotiate.

And based on what we are already seeing across…

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