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’ve been scrolling through Zillow waiting for prices to drop, I have some tough news: Arlington isn't playing that game.

The November 2025 numbers just dropped, and they tell a fascinating story of a market that is tightening up, not slowing down. While the headlines scream about "market shifts," Arlington continues to prove it is the "Blue Chip" stock of Northern Virginia real estate—resilient, expensive, and incredibly competitive for the best homes.

Here is the real data you need to know before we head into 2026.

1. The Inventory Cliff is Real 

Everyone talks about "low inventory," but November took it to a new level.

  • New Listings plummeted: We saw a massive 53% drop in new listings from October to November (217 down to just…

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FAIRFAX, Va. — Northern Virginia’s housing market showed clear signs of rebalancing in November 2025, with sharply higher inventory and more breathing room for buyers, even as prices continued to climb.

The big picture

Sales activity slowed compared to last year, but home values remained resilient and listing supply expanded at a pace not seen since before the pandemic-era housing crunch.

By the numbers

  • Closed sales: 1,091 homes, down 6.6% year over year

  • Total sales volume: $969.6M, down 1.6%

  • Median sold price: $740,000, up 5.7%

  • New pending sales: 1,091, up 0.7%

  • Active listings: 2,042 homes, up 45.1%

  • Average days on market: 29 days, up 31.8%

  • Months of supply: 1.48, up 41.2%

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The Future of Northern Virginia: JW Marriott, Hollywood Secrets, and a Real Estate Market Shift

By Chris Colgan Founder, The Colgan Team | Real Nova Network

Northern Virginia is evolving faster than almost anywhere else on the East Coast. Whether it’s the skyline-changing developments in Rosslyn, the luxury hotel boom in Reston, or the shifting dynamics of our commercial real estate market, there is a lot happening right now that homeowners and investors need to know.

In this update, we are breaking down the opening of the first-ever JW Marriott in Virginia, revealing which Hollywood blockbusters were filmed in your backyard, and looking at the "Tale of Two Markets" emerging between Arlington and Reston.

Let’s get into it.

1. The…

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Northern Virginia real estate is shifting, and if you have been watching the market in Leesburg, you already know: this is one of the most desirable zip codes in the country.

While the massive single-family estates get the magazine covers, the townhome market is where the real action is happening. It is the sweet spot for luxury, location, and lifestyle without the maintenance of a sprawling estate.

But before we get to the top neighborhoods, let's look at the reality of the market right now.

The "On The Ground" Reality (October 2025 Data)

I pulled the latest numbers from Bright MLS this morning, and they tell a clear story: Leesburg is moving fast.

If you are thinking of waiting, here is what you are up against:

  • Inventory is…

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By Chris Colgan | The Digital Mayor of Northern Virginia

The Northern Virginia real estate market just did something we haven't seen in years. Inventory is climbing, prices are splitting, and one specific county is turning into the next "Gold Rush."

If you are reading national headlines about a "housing crash," you are looking at the wrong data. We don't have one real estate market in Northern Virginia; we have 10 different micro-climates stretching from Arlington to Front Royal.

I just pulled the latest stats from Bright MLS. Here is the honest, data-driven forecast for where the market is heading in 2026.

Moving to Northern Virginia? Get my personal Relocation Guide: https://www.northernvirginiarelocation.com


Watch: My 2026…

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Guys, what is going on? It’s Chris Colgan here, your favorite Northern Virginia realtor with the Real Nova Network.

Today we have a packed update. It feels like one of those weeks where Northern Virginia is the center of the universe. We’ve got a Gainesville legend closing forever after a massive $160 million sale, Buc-ee’s is making serious moves in Stafford, and a brand new "Top 10" restaurant list just dropped (with some surprises).

Plus, I’m breaking down why home sellers across our region are pulling their homes off the market at rates we haven’t seen in years. Let’s get into it.

 

The $160 Million End of an Era in Gainesville


This story went viral on my Instagram, and for good reason. Merrifield Garden Center in Gainesville is…

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By Chris Colgan | The Digital Mayor of Northern Virginia

Over $12 Billion is flooding into the Northern Virginia market in the next 12 months. Yes, I said $12 Billion. That is not a typo.

We are talking about massive tech campuses, billion-dollar hospital projects, luxury hotels, and infrastructure upgrades that will fundamentally change our entire region.

I’m Chris Colgan, and I’ve been tracking every crane in the sky. From Manassas to Tysons to Alexandria, here is the breakdown of everything coming soon to Northern Virginia and exactly what it means for your property value.

Moving to Northern Virginia? Get my personal Relocation Guide: https://www.northernvirginiarelocation.com

Watch: The Full Development Breakdown


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Fairfax VA Homes for Sale Under $750K – Top Subdivisions by Price Point


By Chris Colgan | The Digital Mayor of Northern Virginia

Let’s be honest about the Fairfax County real estate market: it is not cheap. With a median sold price hovering around $745,000 according to recent 2025 market data, finding a move-in ready home without spending a million dollars can feel like finding a needle in a haystack.

Many buyers assume that a $750,000 budget forces them out to the far edges of the county or into a cramped condo. That is simply not true.

The $750,000 price point is actually a strategic "sweet spot" in Fairfax County. While it may not buy you a new-construction single-family home in McLean, it opens the door to some of the most desirable,…

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Hi, I’m Chris Colgan. I have sold over $1 Billion in real estate, and the #1 question I get right now is: "Chris, where is the smart money going?"

Most people are fighting over expensive homes in North Arlington or trying to outbid each other in Ashburn. But if you want equity growth, you need to look where the infrastructure is going, not where it already is. Based on the $12 Billion in new projects flooding into our region, I have identified the 5 specific zip codes that are primed to outperform the market in 2026.

Moving to Northern Virginia? Get my personal Relocation Guide: https://www.northernvirginiarelocation.com

My Criteria: How I Picked These Winners

I don't guess. I look at three specific indicators that historically drive home…

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Hi, I’m Chris Colgan. I have sold over $1 Billion in real estate in Northern Virginia, and I’ve watched the "Tech Corridor" shift right under our feet. If you just landed a job at Google, Microsoft, or a defense contractor in Reston or Herndon, you are facing the classic dilemma: Do you buy in Fairfax County (the established core) or Loudoun County (the booming exurb)?

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1. The "Price Gap" is Officially Dead

Ten years ago, you moved to Loudoun to save money. That era is over. According to the October 2025 market data, the median sales price in Fairfax County is $745,000. The median price in Loudoun County is $741,000.

There is virtually no…

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