Warrenton's got that authentic small-town vibe with neighborhoods like Brookside offering resort-style living. I'll keep you posted on homes, schools like Kettle Run High, and what's happening around Old Town and Fauquier Hospital.


By Chris Colgan

Most luxury properties in Fauquier County do not sell. They wait. They sit at aspirational prices for eighteen months, get a quiet price reduction, and eventually find a buyer through a slow, grinding negotiation. That is the rhythm of the upper end of this market.

Rosewood is not doing that.

On March 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern, this 116-acre Warrenton estate — previously listed at $6.5 million — goes to the highest bidder at a no-reserve auction conducted by Platinum Luxury Auctions. No floor. No minimum. No safety net for the seller.

Whatever the market says it is worth on that day is what it sells for.

What "No Reserve" Means — and Why It Matters to You

A no-reserve luxury auction is not a distressed sale. It is a…

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The start of 2026 has brought interesting shifts across Northern Virginia's real estate landscape. As your trusted local expert with over $1 billion in sales experience, I'm breaking down exactly what happened in January across our region's key markets—and what it means for you.

The Big Picture: What's Happening in Northern Virginia Real Estate

January 2026 delivered a mixed bag of results across Northern Virginia's six core counties. While some markets showed surprising strength heading into the new year, others continued adjusting to current economic realities. Let me walk you through what the numbers actually mean for buyers and sellers right now.

The standout performer? Prince William County, which posted a 17.8% increase in closed sales…

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Speaker: Chris Colgan • Date: November 21, 2025

"Guys, today I am going to be giving you a driving tour of a town that I think a lot of people overlook, and that is Warrenton, Virginia. I've lived here my whole life, so I know the area very well."

Overview

"Today I am going to be giving you a driving tour of a town that I think a lot of people overlook, and that is Warrenton, Virginia." (0:00)

"I've lived here my whole life, so I know the area very well." (0:00)

"You guys definitely need to watch this whole tour if you are thinking about moving here to Northern Virginia." (0:23)

Key Takeaways

  • "This is called like Ventill Farms. These houses right here, I really like them cuz look how different looking they are right…

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