Washington DC has 131 neighborhoods and massive developments reshaping the market right now - the RFK Stadium site, The Wharf expansion, and OpenAI moving into NoMA. Six neighborhoods for six buyer types, from $495K condos in Dupont to $1.2M row houses on Capitol Hill.


BREAKING: FAA Clears Major Step for Manassas Commercial Flights

BREAKING: FAA Clears Major Step for Manassas Commercial Flights

Washington Manassas Airport has moved significantly closer to offering scheduled commercial passenger service after the Federal Aviation Administration completed one of the project’s most important federal reviews.

Summary: According to Avports, the FAA has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision for the proposed commercial-service expansion at Washington Manassas Airport.

The short verdict: This is a major federal milestone, but commercial flights are not starting yet. The project still requires additional approvals, permitting, FAA certification, airline agreements and terminal…

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The move marks a major new chapter for one of Northern Virginia’s most visible real estate teams and social media brands.

I am excited to officially announce that the Chris Colgan Team has joined Real Brokerage.

The move brings our team of 28 real estate agents to Real and expands the company’s presence throughout Northern Virginia and the greater Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

Our team is currently on pace to close approximately $150 million in real estate sales this year, serving buyers, sellers and investors across Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Arlington counties, as well as Alexandria and the surrounding D.C. region.

This is a major milestone for our company, but it is also the beginning of our next chapter.

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Living in Arlington, VA vs Washington DC: Which Is Better?

Most buyers pick DC over Arlington because the median prices look lower on paper, until they get to the closing table. Join Chris Colgan as he breaks down the real differences between Arlington, VA and Washington, DC, covering everything from hidden taxes and true housing costs to lifestyle, schools, and commuting.

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Arlington vs Washington DC: Key Takeaways

  • The Condo Distortion: DC's lower median prices are heavily skewed by a surplus of condo inventory. Detached homes and rowhouses compete dollar-for-dollar with Arlington properties.
  • Income Taxes:…

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Northern Virginia Housing Market Update: Home Prices and Sales Rise in June 2026

Summary: According to Bright MLS’s June 2026 Washington, D.C. Metro Housing Market Report, closed sales increased 4.4% compared with June 2025, the median sold price rose 3.8% to $675,000 and active inventory increased 9%. Northern Virginia was one of the strongest parts of the region, particularly in Fairfax and Loudoun counties.

The short verdict: Buyers have more homes to choose from, but Northern Virginia is not suddenly a buyer’s market. Detached homes are still selling quickly, townhome prices are beginning to level out and condo buyers are gaining more leverage.

There is a lot of bad real estate information floating around right now.

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Speaker: Chris Colgan • Date: February 22, 2025

Overview

Washington DC has 131 distinct neighborhoods, and with a new administration reshaping the city plus massive developments like the RFK Stadium site and The Wharf expansion, choosing where to live matters more than ever. This is my breakdown of six DC neighborhoods matched to six different buyer types, from young professionals and tech workers to families and value hunters. If you're thinking about moving to DC, Northern Virginia, or anywhere in the DMV, this is where I'd look. (0:00)

Key Takeaways

  • H Street Corridor: 93% price increase over 5 years, median $1.2M, 93 walk score, RFK Stadium spillover. Best for young professionals. (0:26)
  • NoMA/Union Market: 7,400 new…

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