I’m in the numbers every week, so you don’t have to be. Here I’ll show you what homes are selling for, what buyers are doing, and where the market’s heading in Northern Virginia.

 

If you're trying to make sense of the current real estate market, you're not alone. We're constantly asked, "Is it a buyer's market or a seller's market?"

The answer? It's both.

A brand new market survey from Bright MLS just pulled the curtain back on what's happening in our Mid-Atlantic region, and it confirms what we're seeing on the ground in Northern Virginia: we're in a split market, where opportunity and caution exist side-by-side.

(We're breaking down the key findings from their October 2025 report for you.)


The Good News: Buyers Have Reclaimed Their Power


For buyers who are financially ready, the game has changed in your favor. The frantic, "offer-anything" days of the pandemic are gone.

  • You Can Win on the First Try:…

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As reported by Michael Neibauer of the Washington Business Journal, another massive data center land deal just dropped in Northern Virginia — this time in Leesburg.

According to public records, JK Land Holdings, led by Chuck Kuhn (the CEO of JK Moving Services in Sterling), sold 97 acres of fully entitled data center land for $615 million to an affiliate of SDC Capital Partners. That’s a staggering $6.3 million per acre, believed to be the highest raw land sale ever recorded in the region.

What makes this deal so huge

This sale comes just one day after Amazon’s $700 million purchase of Devlin Tech Park in Bristow — meaning Northern Virginia just saw over $1.3 billion in data center land deals in less than 48 hours.

JK Land Holdings…

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By Chris Colgan | Source: Michael Neibauer, Washington Business Journal

The Big Picture

Amazon just made one of the biggest land moves in U.S. history — and it happened right here in Bristow, Virginia.
According to the Washington Business Journal, Amazon Data Services has purchased Devlin Tech Park for a jaw-dropping $700 million, solidifying Northern Virginia as ground zero for the global data-center boom.

By the Numbers

  • $700 million sale price

  • 270 acres total — Amazon bought roughly 70% of it

  • 1,272% return for Stanley Martin Homes, who assembled the land for just $51 million

  • 3.5 million sq. ft. of planned data centers, plus 3 substations

That equals roughly $3.7 million per acre — nearly matching…

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If you've been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the market to shift in your favor, I've got news for you.

The latest survey from Bright MLS reveals something we haven't seen in years: buyers are actually getting their offers accepted on the first try. They're taking their time to shop. They're negotiating again. And sellers? They're making concessions that would've been unthinkable in 2021.

But here's what nobody's talking about: this shift isn't creating a flood of new buyers. In fact, many potential buyers are more hesitant now than they were a year ago.

So what's really happening in Northern Virginia? Let me break down the numbers and show you what they mean for anyone thinking about buying or selling right now.

First Offers Are…

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What’s up, guys? It is Chris Colgan, your favorite Northern Virginia realtor, and as someone who has lived here my entire life, I’ve seen towns change, boom, and transform. But few have done it as impressively as Leesburg, Virginia.

Located in western Loudoun County, Leesburg is one of my absolute favorite places. It has masterfully blended its deep, 1758 historic roots with an upscale, modern, and incredibly vibrant suburban life. It's a town that truly offers two different worlds in one perfect package.

If you're considering a move to Northern Virginia, you need to see what Leesburg is all about. This isn't your standard tourist guide; this is a real, on-the-ground relocation tour of what it’s actually like to live here.

Let's get into…

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Let's be real: Instagram isn't a magic trick. It's the most powerful, free local media platform you have in your pocket right now.

At eXp Con, Belle Tunstall and I broke down exactly how we use Instagram to become the local "news" people in our community actually trust. We covered how to stretch one client interaction into a week's worth of content and, most importantly, how we turn that attention into actual, closed deals.

This is the playbook we walked through. It’s bite-sized, actionable, and designed so you can start posting with purpose tomorrow.


1. Rebrand Yourself Intentionally (Be the Local Expert, Not Just "A Realtor")


Your Instagram is your digital business card. It needs to be crystal clear who you serve and what you cover.…

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If you had to guess which Northern Virginia city was most impacted by recent federal downsizing, where would your mind go? Most people would bet on Arlington, the long-standing hub of government operations.

But you’d be wrong.

According to a revealing report from the Brookings Institute, it's actually Alexandria, Virginia, that has been hit the hardest. At first glance, the headlines might seem alarming. But as we often say in real estate, the numbers behind the numbers tell the real story. And the story in Alexandria is one of incredible resilience.

Let's break down what's really happening.

The Alarming Numbers (On the Surface)


The data shows a clear shift. With over 13,000 federal workers living in the city, the downsizing has had a…

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The real estate landscape is shifting, and if you’re a homeowner in Northern Virginia, you’ve likely felt the tremors. A recent report from Bright MLS for August 2025 has revealed a stark truth: a staggering 25% year-over-year increase in sellers taking their homes off the market in the Mid-Atlantic region. This isn’t just a statistic; it’s a clear indication that the red-hot market many sellers grew accustomed to is cooling, leaving many wondering why their "For Sale" signs are coming down without a "Sold" one going up.

The Numbers Don't Lie: A Market in Flux


Let's break down what Bright MLS found:

  • 3,000 Homes Delisted: In August 2025 alone, 3,000 homes in the Bright MLS service area (including much of the Mid-Atlantic and Northern…

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The Northern Virginia real estate market has fundamentally changed. The days of the wild seller's frenzy are over, replaced by a balanced market brimming with opportunities that most people are overlooking. Inventory is up between 43% and 67% year-over-year, yet buyers are still looking in the wrong places.

This isn't just another generic list of towns. As a real estate professional who has navigated this market for over two decades, this is the insider's guide to where I would personally invest my own money and move my family in 2025. Let’s break down what’s really happening and where the smart money is going.


Understanding the 2025 Northern Virginia Housing Market Shift


Before we dive into locations, you need to understand the new…

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Ritz-Carlton Is Coming to Tysons — And It's Not Just Another Condo Tower

I've been watching Tysons evolve for years, and let me tell you — this one feels different. Ritz-Carlton just announced plans for a 20-story residential tower in the Arbor Row neighborhood, right across from Tysons Galleria. We're not talking about your average luxury condo here. This is Ritz-Carlton bringing their first Virginia residences to our backyard, and it's another sign that Tysons is turning into the East Coast's next big skyline story.

The Players Behind the Project

The developer behind this move is Renaissance Centro, the same team that delivered Monarch — that sleek 94-unit condo tower that opened in 2023 just down the street. Apparently, Monarch residents are…

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