Most people who move to Northern Virginia pick the wrong neighborhood. Not because they didn't research — they did. They Zillow'd obsessively, read the school ratings, watched the YouTube tours. They still got it wrong, because nobody told them that Northern Virginia isn't one market. It's six counties, a dozen distinct real estate submarkets, and about fifteen different versions of what "a good commute" means depending on where you're working and what time you leave the house.
I've been fixing that mistake for 18 years. I'm Chris Colgan — Northern Virginia native, founder of Real Nova Network, and the agent behind 32 million YouTube views on a channel built entirely around helping people understand this region before they commit to it. I grew up in Lawnvale in western Prince William County. I live in Oak Valley in Haymarket now. I've closed over $1 billion in Northern Virginia real estate and I know this market the way most people know their own backyard — because it is my backyard.
What follows is the guide I give my clients before we ever look at a single listing. Geography, price points, commute strategy, schools, the split market, and the things the algorithm won't tell you. Read it before you sign anything.
Why Northern Virginia Is One of the Best Places to Live in America
Northern Virginia outperforms most of the country on almost every meaningful quality-of-life metric. Median household incomes are among the highest in the nation. Unemployment rates consistently track below the national average. The school systems are routinely ranked among the best in the country. And the region's proximity to Washington, D.C. creates an economic stability that insulates it from the boom-bust cycles that hit other major metros hard.
Within a 30-mile radius, you have the Pentagon, Amazon HQ2, Booz Allen Hamilton's global headquarters at Reston Station, Tysons Corner — one of the largest employment centers on the East Coast — Dulles International Airport, and more federal contractors, defense agencies, and technology firms than most entire states can claim. Approximately 70% of the world's internet traffic flows through data center corridors right here in Prince William and Loudoun Counties. Those big, utilitarian buildings you see along Route 28 and in Gainesville aren't pretty — I'll be the first to admit that — but the tax revenue they generate funds schools, roads, and county services in ways that make a real difference to residents.
The employment base here is extraordinarily diversified and structurally stable. That's the most important thing to understand about Northern Virginia's long-term real estate fundamentals. This is not a speculative market. People move here because their jobs are here, and the jobs aren't going anywhere.
Understanding Northern Virginia: The Geography You Need to Know
This is where most relocators go wrong. They search "Northern Virginia" and treat the entire region as one market. It isn't. Northern Virginia spans six core counties and cities, each with its own price points, character, commute dynamics, and lifestyle profile. Getting the geography right before you start your home search is one of the most important things I tell every client I work with.
My strong recommendation: come out and drive around before you commit. Get on I-66, the Beltway, and Route 28 during actual rush hour. I also offer Zoom consultations where I pull up a map of the entire region and walk through commute times, neighborhood character, and price points based on exactly where you'll be working and what your family needs. That single conversation has saved dozens of my clients from a major location mistake.
Arlington County
Arlington is the most urban, most transit-forward, and most expensive county in Northern Virginia. It borders Washington, D.C. directly and sits on the Orange, Blue, Silver, and Yellow Metro lines. Neighborhoods like Clarendon, Rosslyn, Courthouse, and Pentagon City function more like urban neighborhoods than suburbs — walkable, dense, packed with restaurants, bars, and genuine nightlife.
For young professionals, Arlington and Alexandria are hard to beat. You're close to Washington, D.C., the social scene is excellent, and you can genuinely live without a car if you're near Metro. Amazon HQ2's campus in Pentagon City and Crystal City has made Arlington a national focal point for tech relocation, and the ripple effects on housing prices have been significant. Single-family homes start around $1.5M. Townhouses range from $600K to $1M+. Condos are available from the mid-$300Ks through $3M+ for premium units.
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Alexandria City
Old Town Alexandria has cobblestone streets, 18th-century architecture, and a King Street restaurant scene that rivals anything in the region. The farmers market at Market Square has operated continuously since 1753. Alexandria sits on the Blue and Yellow Metro lines, putting it roughly 15–20 minutes from Amazon HQ2 and 10–15 minutes from downtown D.C. Del Ray, just north of Old Town, offers a slightly more affordable arts-forward alternative with a strong community identity.
Fairfax County
Fairfax County is the economic engine of Northern Virginia — the most populous jurisdiction in Virginia and home to over 15,000 technology companies. The median sold price across all home types in Fairfax County hit $753,974 in 2025, and the February 2026 median came in at $729,000. Homes are selling in roughly 28 days on average.
Single-family homes and townhouses are driving that county median upward. Communities like Reston, Herndon, Vienna, McLean, Burke, Springfield, and Centreville each have their own character and price dynamics. Vienna homes often sit at the low million dollar price point. McLean runs from $1.5M into the low $2M range and above. Burke is one of the most popular family destinations in the county — excellent schools, established neighborhoods, and strong community infrastructure.
For families, Fairfax City, Burke, and the Vienna corridor are consistently among the most popular areas I show clients.
Loudoun County
Loudoun is the fastest-growing county in Virginia. The eastern corridor — anchored by Ashburn, Brambleton, and the Route 7 Silver Line stations — is where the market is most active. The Silver Line reached Ashburn in 2022 and fundamentally changed the value equation for the entire Dulles Corridor.
The 2025 median sold price in Loudoun was $769,000, and February 2026 came in at $760,000 with homes averaging just 27 days on market. Both Ashburn and Brambleton are seeing multiple offers and fast contracts. That I-66 and Silver Line corridor has become the sweet spot for commuters reaching Fairfax, Tysons, and D.C.
Ashburn real estate is a strong focus for young families who want newer construction, excellent schools, and Silver Line access at more accessible price points than closer-in Fairfax or Arlington. Leesburg, the Loudoun County seat, is another strong option for families who want a small-town feel with access to the broader Northern Virginia employment base.
Prince William County
Prince William County is where Northern Virginia's price story changes most dramatically — and where a lot of working families have historically been able to buy. Haymarket and Gainesville in western Prince William County sit at the upper end of the county's price spectrum, with the I-66 Express Lanes making commuting to Fairfax and Tysons meaningfully easier than it was five years ago. Large planned communities like Dominion Valley Country Club and Piedmont have established a quality-of-life standard that buyers don't always expect this far out.
I grew up in this part of Northern Virginia and I live here now. Dominion Valley, where I live in Oak Valley, and the broader Haymarket-Gainesville corridor represent extraordinary value by Northern Virginia standards. I will say this plainly: the data center growth in this area is getting out of control in some spots, and it's something buyers in western Prince William should factor into their long-term thinking.
Manassas offers the most compelling entry-level value in the core Northern Virginia market, with an increasingly vibrant historic downtown and improving amenities. VRE access makes it viable for D.C. commuters who are budget-conscious. The February 2026 median in Prince William was $569,000 — up 3.5% year over year — with new pendings surging 22.3%, the strongest pending growth of any county in the region.
Fauquier County
Fauquier attracts buyers who want space, quiet, and agricultural character. Warrenton serves as the county seat with a charming historic downtown. My office is in Marshall, and I know this part of the region as well as anyone. It's a different pace of life, and for the right buyer — particularly remote workers and those who commute selectively — it's an extraordinary value. The February 2026 median sold price was $690,000, with an average of 54 days on market and a sold-to-list ratio of 97.1%, meaning buyers have more negotiating room here than anywhere else in the region.
The Northern Virginia Real Estate Market: Understanding the Split
Here's the most important thing I can tell you about the Northern Virginia market right now: it is not one market. It's two.
Knowing which side of the split you're on changes everything. The type of home and the location are driving the market. If you understand that, you've got a real advantage as a buyer or seller.
The Fast Side: Single-Family Homes and Townhouses
Single-family homes and townhouses across Northern Virginia — particularly in Ashburn, Haymarket, Burke, Fairfax, and the I-66 corridor — are moving quickly. Multiple offers. Sub-30-day contracts. Prices rising modestly year over year.
Townhomes are especially popular right now as the best-of-both-worlds option. The price is more accessible than a detached single-family home, but the size still feels like a house. I lived in a townhome myself, and I've been in hundreds of them across this region — some of them are legitimately larger than detached single-family homes in other markets. The demand is coming from three directions: tech workers, dual-income households who want real space, and downsizers who are done maintaining a large yard. Many buyers who are priced out of detached homes are realizing that Northern Virginia townhomes give them everything they actually need.
Since the pandemic, buyers have also become much more intentional about single-family features: outdoor space, garages, privacy, a real backyard. That demand hasn't gone away. It's one reason well-priced single-family homes in good school districts continue to generate multiple offers even as the broader national market has cooled.
The Slow Side: The Condo Market
The condo market in Northern Virginia tells a genuinely different story, and if you're considering a condo purchase here, you need to understand the full picture before you commit.
HOA fees in condo buildings — covering elevators, parking garages, and shared amenities — commonly run from $400 to over $1,000 per month. That fee directly reduces how much mortgage a buyer can qualify for, which suppresses demand at every price point. The condo-heavy segment in Fairfax County shows median prices staying flat or slipping slightly, even as the overall county median keeps rising — driven entirely by the single-family and townhome side of the market. That is the split in real numbers.
After the 2021 Surfside collapse in Florida, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac significantly tightened condo loan rules. Buildings that don't meet the updated structural and reserve standards can be harder to finance, which shrinks the buyer pool and puts additional pressure on condo values in affected buildings. Virginia law requires condo associations to commission a reserve study at least every five years and review it annually — but as the cost of repairs and insurance continues to rise, many buildings have had to increase assessments significantly. Master insurance is one of the largest expenses for any condo association, and for larger buildings, annual premiums can run into the high five figures.
As a buyer, review the reserve study, understand the current funding level, and ask directly whether any special assessments are anticipated. For condo buyers, those higher HOA fees can make the monthly payment much higher than a comparable townhouse — which is exactly why townhomes are flying off the market while portions of the condo segment sit.
The Northern Virginia Real Estate Market by the Numbers
I pull this data directly from Bright MLS every month. What follows is a two-layer picture: the full-year 2025 performance for each county, and the February 2026 current market pulse. Together they tell you where this market has been and where it's heading right now.
Fairfax County
Fairfax County generated over $9.67 billion in sold dollar volume through the first eleven months of 2025 — up 4.51% from the same period in 2024. The 2025 median sold price was $753,974, up 2.88% year over year. Detached single-family homes averaged $1,184,047. Attached homes averaged $568,509.
Fast forward to February 2026: the median sold price came in at $729,000 on 691 closed sales — up 6.3% in closed volume from February 2025. New pendings jumped 9% year over year, signaling strong buyer activity entering the spring market. Average days on market was 28 days. The sold-to-list ratio held at 99.8% — sellers in Fairfax are still getting nearly everything they ask for on well-priced homes. Active inventory sits at 1,066 listings, giving buyers modestly more selection than they had last spring.
Loudoun County
Loudoun was the standout performer in 2025. Sold dollar volume hit $4.26 billion — up 11.31% from 2024, the strongest year-over-year growth of any county in this report. Units sold increased 6.23%. The 2025 median sold price was $769,000, up 4.06%. Detached homes averaged $1,129,192. Attached homes averaged $629,288. Detached unit sales jumped 12.02% — buyers are actively moving up into single-family product when they can.
In February 2026, Loudoun posted a median sold price of $760,000 on 304 closed sales — up 6.7% in volume from February 2025. New pendings surged 19.2% from January. Days on market averaged just 27 days. The sold-to-list ratio was 99.4%. With 435 active listings and demand clearly accelerating into the spring season, Loudoun remains one of the most competitive counties in all of Northern Virginia.
Arlington County
Arlington's 2025 average sold price was $932,577 — up 4.45% — on nearly $2 billion in sold dollar volume. The 2025 median was $750,000, up 3.56%. The attached/detached split tells the real story: detached homes averaged $1,495,231 (up 4.09%), while attached homes averaged $582,796 (down 3.03%) — the condo market drag is clearly visible in the data.
February 2026 shows some softening at the median level. The February 2026 median sold price was $692,500 — down 7.9% from February 2025's $751,500. Days on market averaged 35 days, and the sold-to-list ratio came in at 98.9%. Arlington's condo-heavy inventory is creating downward pressure on the median, while well-positioned detached homes and townhomes continue to move at a different pace entirely.
Alexandria City
Alexandria posted a 2025 median sold price of $720,000, up 3.60%, on $1.52 billion in sold dollar volume — up 7.30% year over year. Detached homes averaged $1,347,030. Attached homes averaged $717,192, up a solid 5.13% — Alexandria's townhome and rowhouse stock is holding value better than attached product in most other Northern Virginia jurisdictions.
February 2026 shows a median sold price of $695,000, essentially flat versus February 2025's $700,000. Active listings sit at 260, up from 195 a year ago. Days on market averaged 30 days. The sold-to-list ratio of 98.4% is the softest of any jurisdiction in this report.
Prince William County
Prince William remains the most accessible entry point in core Northern Virginia. The 2025 median sold price was $580,000, up 1.26%. Detached homes averaged $738,114 (up 2.54%). Attached homes averaged $483,056. VA loans accounted for 768 transactions — the highest of any county in this report — reflecting the county's significant military and defense workforce.
February 2026 shows strong momentum. The median sold price was $569,000, up 3.5% from February 2025. Closed sales jumped 11.2% year over year. New pendings surged 22.3% — the strongest pending growth of any county in this report. Active inventory sits at 511 listings. Days on market averaged 35 days. The YTD median of $564,336 is up 4.5% from the prior year.
Fauquier County
Fauquier offers a genuinely different market profile — more inventory, more patience required, and meaningful value for buyers who can work remotely or commute strategically. In February 2026, the median sold price was $690,000, up 19% from February 2025, though the YTD median of $625,000 is the more reliable benchmark given the small monthly sample size. Active listings stand at 151. Average days on market was 54 days — the longest of any county in this report. The sold-to-list ratio was 97.1%. New pendings jumped 28.3% from February 2025 — an encouraging demand signal heading into spring.
Current Market Snapshot: February 2026 (Bright MLS Data)
*Fauquier February median reflects small sample; YTD 2026 median is $625,000. Source: Bright MLS / MarketStats by ShowingTime, February 2026
Full-Year 2025 Performance Summary (Bright MLS Data)
Source: Bright MLS / MarketStats by ShowingTime, January–November 2025 YTD
If you're not sure what any of this means for your specific situation — whether you're a first-time buyer or you already own a home and want to understand where you stand in this market — that's exactly what I help people figure out. This week alone I went on three listing appointments where sellers found me on YouTube, and I jumped on four Zoom consultations with buyers where I walked them through a map of the area and showed them exactly what commute times look like from different communities. Visit ColganTeam.com or reach out directly at 571-437-7575 to get started.
Schools in Northern Virginia: What Families Need to Know
School quality is the most common factor I hear from relocating families, and Northern Virginia consistently delivers at a national level.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is one of the largest and highest-performing school districts in the country. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology is ranked No. 1 in Virginia and consistently among the top five public high schools in the nation.
Arlington Public Schools ranks No. 2 in Virginia with strong IB, AP, and bilingual programs and a roughly 95% graduation rate.
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) is fast-growing with a strong STEM focus and newer facilities throughout the Ashburn and Brambleton corridor.
Prince William County Schools (PWCS) has standout schools in the Haymarket and Gainesville corridor — Patriot and Battlefield High Schools are consistently among the district's strongest performers.
Alexandria City Public Schools serves a diverse urban district with improving outcomes and strong magnet programs.
Fauquier County Public Schools offers a close-knit community feel in a more rural setting.
School boundaries in Fairfax County in particular can require neighborhood-level precision — the right street matters. This is an area where working with a hyperlocal agent makes a real difference.
Jobs and Economy: Why Northern Virginia Never Really Has a Bad Year
The federal government and its contractor ecosystem create an employment floor that doesn't exist in most American metros. Agencies including the Department of Defense, CIA, NSA, and the broader intelligence community generate tens of thousands of direct positions and hundreds of thousands of contractor roles at firms like Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, SAIC, General Dynamics, and Northrop Grumman. On top of that federal base, the commercial technology sector has grown dramatically — Amazon's HQ2, Google, Microsoft, and dozens of AI, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure companies all have significant regional presences.
Fairfax County alone has over 15,000 technology companies. Virginia's income tax caps at 5.75%, compared to 10.75% for D.C. residents — a meaningful annual savings for anyone earning in the tech or contractor salary ranges.
Commute and Transportation: The Honest Version
Let me be direct: commuting in Northern Virginia requires strategy. The traffic on I-495, I-66, Route 28, and the broader corridor can get genuinely bad. My strong recommendation is to come out and drive these roads during actual rush hour before you commit to a neighborhood. A house that looks close on a map can cost you 15 hours a week in the car if the geography is wrong.
The Washington Metro (WMATA) is your single most powerful asset for avoiding that problem. The Silver Line's extension to Ashburn — completed in 2022 — opened the entire Dulles Corridor to rail-based commuting and significantly increased home values in nearby areas. If you can live near a Metro station, your quality of life improves dramatically.
The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) serves Prince William, Stafford, and Fauquier Counties with commuter rail into Union Station in D.C. If you're buying in Manassas, Woodbridge, or Gainesville and commuting to D.C., VRE is worth understanding deeply before you decide on a neighborhood.
The I-66 Express Lanes have meaningfully improved commute options for western Prince William County and the Haymarket-Gainesville corridor — one reason that market has been so active. Ashburn and Haymarket hit that sweet spot where the commute is manageable and the price-to-space ratio is among the best in the region.
Things to Do in Northern Virginia
The lifestyle here runs much deeper than most outsiders expect — and honestly, much deeper than most people who've lived here for years even realize. I've spent my entire life in this region and I'm still finding new things to love about it.
Restaurants and Dining
The dining scene across Northern Virginia has grown into something genuinely impressive. One of my personal favorites is Sweetwater Tavern in Centreville — part of the Great American Restaurants family, which has built some of the most consistently excellent casual dining destinations in the entire DMV. If you haven't been, it needs to be on your list. The craft beer alone is worth the trip.
Great American Restaurants operates multiple locations across Northern Virginia — Sweetwater Tavern, Silverado, Coastal Flats, Artie's, and more — and they've become a genuine institution in the region. For families especially, they deliver a level of quality and consistency that's hard to find at that price point.
For something a little more elevated, my favorite spot right now is Proof Kitchen and Bar in Manassas. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is right, and it represents exactly the kind of dining evolution that Old Town Manassas has been going through. If you're buying in Manassas and haven't explored the downtown restaurant scene yet, Proof is where I'd start.
Clarendon in Arlington has long been one of the best dining corridors in the DMV. Old Town Alexandria's King Street is packed with acclaimed restaurants and a farmers market that predates the American Revolution. Reston Town Center and Mosaic District in Merrifield have both developed into strong dining destinations over the past decade. And the wine country towns of western Loudoun and Fauquier Counties have generated a tasting room and farm dinner culture that rivals better-known wine regions nationally — the Loudoun County wine trail alone draws visitors from across the Mid-Atlantic.
Live Music and Entertainment
Northern Virginia has two concert venues that should be on every resident's radar.
Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow is one of the largest outdoor amphitheaters on the East Coast, with a capacity of over 25,000. I've been going to shows there for years — it's one of those summer experiences that becomes a genuine Northern Virginia tradition once you've done it a few times. Major national touring acts come through all season long, and the setting in western Prince William County makes it a surprisingly accessible night out from most of the region.
NOVA Live in Manassas is a completely different experience — a premier indoor live music venue that brings serious talent to an intimate setting. This is one of my favorite spots in the entire region. The sound quality is excellent, the venue is the right size, and the programming covers everything from national touring acts to local artists worth knowing about. If you're moving to Prince William County or western Fairfax and you care about live music, NOVA Live needs to be on your radar immediately.
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna rounds out the picture — a beloved outdoor venue that hosts symphony, opera, Broadway, and popular music in a National Park setting unlike anything else in the region.
Outdoor Recreation and Parks
The W&OD Trail runs 45 miles from Alexandria to Purcellville through the heart of Fairfax and Loudoun Counties — one of the most popular cycling and running routes in the entire Mid-Atlantic. Bull Run Regional Park in Prince William County is one of the best multipurpose county parks I've ever seen — water park, campground, disc golf, shooting sports, and miles of trails. Shenandoah National Park is 90 minutes from most of Northern Virginia — close enough for a day trip, beautiful enough to visit a dozen times a year.
The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests are accessible from Fauquier and western Loudoun, offering hundreds of miles of hiking and camping. The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail follows portions of the Potomac River with spectacular views of the gorge. For families in Haymarket and Gainesville, the proximity to both suburban amenities and genuine outdoor recreation is one of the most underappreciated quality-of-life advantages in the region.
History
Northern Virginia sits at the intersection of American history in ways that consistently surprise newcomers. Manassas National Battlefield Park — where two major Civil War battles were fought — is right in the heart of the region. Fredericksburg to the south is surrounded by additional battlefield sites. George Washington's Mount Vernon is in Fairfax County, a genuinely world-class historic site that residents take for granted far too quickly.
The Colgan family has deep roots in this history. Senator Charles Colgan represented Prince William County in the Virginia Senate for decades — one of the longest-serving state senators in Virginia history. Colgan High School in Manassas bears the family name. That kind of multi-generational connection to place isn't manufactured. It's what makes this region genuinely home for me and for the clients I help put down roots here every year.
Final Thoughts: Is Northern Virginia Right for You?
After closing over $1 billion in Northern Virginia real estate over 18+ years, I can tell you this with confidence: there is no region in the country that offers the combination of economic opportunity, school quality, lifestyle breadth, and long-term housing stability that Northern Virginia delivers. It's not the cheapest option. But for the buyer or family who does their homework, gets the geography right, and understands the split market dynamics driving values right now — it consistently delivers.
If you're looking for the best realtor in Northern Virginia to help you navigate this market with real hyperlocal knowledge, I'd love to connect. I was born here, raised my family here, and have spent 18+ years helping people find exactly the right fit within this region.
Visit ColganTeam.com to explore listings and use the home evaluation tool. Reach me directly at 571-437-7575 or ChrisColgan@ColganTeam.com. Subscribe to the Real Nova Network newsletter at realnovanetwork.com for monthly market data and neighborhood updates. Follow along on YouTube at YouTube.com/ChrisColgan — where I've built 32M+ views covering every corner of Northern Virginia living — and on Instagram at @ChrisColganTeam.
"Northern Virginia consistently ranks among the best places to live in the United States by virtually every measurable metric — school quality, median income, unemployment rate, and housing stability. The region's combination of federal and private sector employment creates an economic floor that most American metros don't have. Whether it's right for you specifically depends on your priorities, commute, and budget — but the baseline quality of life here is genuinely exceptional." "Prince William County — particularly Manassas and the outer communities toward Woodbridge — offers the most accessible entry points in the core market. The February 2026 median in Prince William was $569,000, making it the most affordable county covered in this guide by a significant margin. For buyers who can work remotely or commute selectively, Fauquier County's YTD 2026 median of $625,000 with 54 days on market offers real negotiating room. See Manassas real estate and Warrenton real estate for current inventory." "For most buyers right now, townhomes offer significantly better value than condos in Northern Virginia. HOA fees on condos commonly run $400–$1,000+/month, which reduces buying power and suppresses resale demand. Post-Surfside lending rule changes have also made some condo buildings harder to finance. Townhomes offer comparable or larger square footage at lower carrying costs, which is exactly why they're seeing multiple offers while portions of the condo market sit. That said, every building is different — review the reserve study and association financials carefully before buying any condo." "Ashburn, Leesburg, Haymarket, Gainesville, Burke, and Fairfax City are consistently the most popular areas for families with children. All offer strong schools, community infrastructure, and reasonable commute access. Brambleton in Loudoun County is a strong option for families who want newer construction at accessible price points with Silver Line Metro access. See Ashburn real estate and Haymarket real estate for current listings." "Genuinely bad in peak hours on the core corridors — I-66, I-495, and Route 28 are the most congested. Traffic should be a primary factor in your neighborhood decision, not an afterthought. Metro proximity dramatically reduces traffic exposure. The I-66 Express Lanes have helped the western Prince William corridor. VRE is a viable option from Manassas and Woodbridge into D.C. My best advice: drive your actual commute route at actual rush hour before you choose a neighborhood — or jump on a Zoom with me and I'll walk you through it on a map before you ever get in the car." "The market entering 2026 is defined by a clear split between home types. Single-family homes and townhouses in well-located communities are moving quickly — Loudoun County posted 27 days on market in February 2026 with a 99.4% sold-to-list ratio, and Prince William County's new pendings surged 22.3% year over year. The condo segment is softer across the board. For buyers, this means the best opportunities are in well-priced detached and attached homes in the I-66 and Silver Line corridors. For sellers, properly priced single-family homes and townhomes in strong school districts are still generating strong activity. Reach out at ColganTeam.com for a current market consultation."Frequently Asked Questions About Northern Virginia
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About Chris Colgan
Chris Colgan is the founder of Real Nova Network and team leader of Chris Colgan – Real Broker – Powered by PLACE.
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