The spring market is officially trying to wake up. The only problem? Half the participants didn't show up.

February 2026 delivered a telling split across the Washington D.C. metro real estate market: buyer demand is climbing while seller supply has fallen to its lowest February level since at least 2003. Only 3,574 new listings came onto the market last month — a 12.8% drop from the same time a year ago. Meanwhile, new pending sales rose 3.9% year-over-year and showings increased 3.0%. Buyers are out there. Homes are not.

I've covered the Northern Virginia housing market for over 18 years and closed more than $1 billion in transactions across Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, Prince William, Alexandria, and Fauquier counties. That combination — rising…

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I'm Chris Colgan — I've helped Northern Virginia families sell their homes for over 22 years and closed more than $1 billion in transactions across Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. And I can tell you something that surprises almost every seller I sit down with: price alone does not determine how fast your home sells in 2026.

I've watched perfectly priced homes collect dust for three months while homes that looked overpriced on paper pulled multiple offers in a weekend. After thousands of listing appointments and deals closed across every submarket in this region, I know exactly what separates the listings that fly from the ones that flounder — and I'm going to lay it all out right here.

If you're thinking about selling your Northern…

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The parcel of land flanking the Reston Town Center Metro station's kiss-and-ride lot has been stuck in a bureaucratic holding pattern since 2019. Fairfax County approved a redevelopment plan. The developer changed. The market shifted. Nothing ever got built. That changes now — at least on paper, and with considerably more ambition than before.

Bethesda-based Bernstein Management Corporation has submitted a rezoning application proposing to transform the Reston Crossing office campus into a mixed-use neighborhood totaling more than 3.1 million square feet of development. The filing, submitted March 5, 2025, covers approximately 23.8 acres along Edmund Halley Drive and envisions seven development blocks combining Class A office space, nearly 1,500…

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Northern Virginia doesn't do slow news weeks. Right now we've got a data center battle headed to the Virginia Supreme Court, a 70-year-old drive-in theater rising from the dead, and a stadium design that has the entire DMV talking. If you live here, own here, or are seriously considering a move to this area, these stories aren't just headlines — they directly affect your neighborhood, your commute, and your property value.

I'm Chris Colgan. I grew up in Lawnvale in western Prince William County, I live in Oak Valley off Catharpin Road today, and I've spent 18 years and over $1 billion in closed real estate transactions getting to know every corner of this region. Here's what you need to know right now.

The Digital Gateway Data Center Battle:…

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Most people assume the Northern Virginia real estate market goes quiet in February. The numbers from this month proved otherwise.

Pending contracts surged across nearly every county. Buyers in Prince William and Fairfax came off the sidelines hard. And out in Fauquier — a market most people aren't watching closely — the median sold price jumped 19% year-over-year in a single month. That's not noise. That's a signal.

I'm Chris Colgan, and I've been covering this region's real estate market from the inside for over 18 years — more than $1 billion in closed transactions, a team based out of Marshall, Virginia, and roots in western Prince William County that go back to when Catharpin Road was the edge of everything. Every month I pull the Bright MLS…

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I have been selling homes in Northern Virginia for over 20 years. I know which communities deliver on their promise and which ones look good on paper until you are living there. Glenkirk Estates is the real thing. You are eight minutes off I-66, walking distance to a pool with a waterslide, five minutes from Conway Robinson State Forest, and around the corner from GodShot Coffee. The families who buy here stop looking.

I have watched this neighborhood grow from raw development land into one of Prince William County's most consistently in-demand addresses. Homes here move in about 10 days on average. Spring weekends regularly produce multiple offers. And the buyers who get here first — the ones who understand what this community actually delivers at…

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If you live, work, or own property in Northern Virginia, commuting infrastructure is always top of mind. But there is a massive shift on the horizon that is about to change the game for our local housing market. The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) recently detailed its System Plan 2050 Service Vision, and it is packed with upgrades that will reshape our region.

As a local real estate insider, I always watch major transit projects closely because of one simple rule: where infrastructure goes, real estate values follow. Here is a deep dive into the VRE 2050 plan and why it is a golden opportunity for homeowners, buyers, and investors in our area.

Massive Service Increases by 2030 and Beyond We aren't just waiting until 2050 for improvements. Thanks…

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I've been selling real estate in Northern Virginia for over 18 years. I grew up here. I raised my family here. And right now, in 2026, I can tell you with complete confidence: Fairfax County has become one of the most difficult real estate markets in the entire country. That's not a headline designed to scare you — it's the reality on the ground. In this post, I'm breaking down exactly what's happening with prices, inventory, and demand, and more importantly, what it actually means if you're trying to buy here right now.

If you're searching for the best realtor in Fairfax County to help you cut through the noise and find real opportunities — keep reading. This is the most honest market breakdown you'll find anywhere.

The Numbers Don't Lie:…

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I've been watching a lot of major moves happen across Northern Virginia lately — from a nearly $20 million farm sale in Loudoun County horse country to rent prices that had Reddit in a frenzy, to data center drama that's heading to the Virginia Supreme Court. Here's my roundup of what I'm seeing right now in the market and across the region.

 

As someone who's lived and worked in this area for over 18 years — I grew up in Lawnvale in western Prince William County and currently live in Oak Valley off Catharpin Road — I have a front-row seat to all of it. If you're looking for the best realtor in Northern Virginia to help you make sense of these shifts, I'd love to connect.

The Northern Virginia Real Estate Market Right Now

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Northern Virginia often sits in the shadow of our nation’s capital. The District of Columbia is, after all, a fantastic place with much to offer. Still, NoVA doesn’t deserve to be treated like an under-valued little cousin. Both places have a lot to offer, and both places are quite different despite their proximity. Here are some of the biggest distinctions that separate each place and give them their own unique identity.

D.C focuses on national history; NoVa focuses on local history



D.C is the U.S capitol, which means it has a big focus on all things related to national history. It gives more of a macro history of the United States, covering major events, people, and things that shaped the world we live in today. Though the…

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