$6.5M Northern VA Home on 116 Acres Heads to No-Reserve Auction — Could Sell for $1

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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Best Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home in Manassas VA - 2025

$1 Billion+ in Career Sales | 700+ Five-Star Google Reviews | 500K+ Views Per Listing

When you're ready to sell your home in Manassas Virginia, you need more than a real estate agent—you need a strategic partner with deep community roots, massive marketing reach, and a proven track record of delivering results that exceed expectations. Chris Colgan and The Colgan Team at eXp Realty represent the gold standard for sellers who demand maximum exposure, premium pricing, and a level of service that transforms the selling process from stressful to seamless.

Whether you're selling a historic townhome in Old Town Manassas, a luxury new construction property at DR Horton's Innovation Town Center, a VRE-adjacent investment property near Manassas VRE Station,…

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Northern Virginia Real Estate Market Report: January 2026 Analysis

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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The New Hershey Inn & Suites: Is This the Best Family Deal Near NoVA?

Switching gears for a second—but parents, you’re going to love this one. If you’ve been looking for a reason to head north this year, the all-new Hershey Inn & Suites is officially opening its doors on May 1st, 2026.

As someone who helps brands and families connect with the best of what our region has to offer, I’m always looking for those "hidden gem" getaways that are just a quick drive away. Hersheypark is under three hours from our area, making this a solid, affordable escape that honestly puts the stress and cost of Orlando to shame.

What You Get: More Than Just a Bed

This isn't just another hotel; it's the newest "Official Resort of Hersheypark." While the Hershey Lodge and Hotel Hershey are classic, they can get pricey. The Hershey Inn &…

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Why Everyone is Moving to Fairfax, VA (And Why You Should Too)

If you are looking at a map of Northern Virginia and trying to figure out where to plant your roots, you are going to circle Fairfax County pretty quickly. I have been in this market for a long time, and I tell my clients constantly: Fairfax is hands down one of the best counties in America. It’s not just about the proximity to D.C.; it is about the quality of life, the resilience of the local economy, and the incredibly diverse housing options.

Living in Fairfax VA offers a blend of suburban comfort and urban convenience that you just don't find in many other parts of the country. Whether you are relocating for a government contract, looking for top-tier schools for your kids, or just want a safe place with appreciation potential, Fairfax checks…

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The Big Reboot at Six Flags America

Inspired by reporting from the Washington Business Journal (Drew Hansen, Nov. 7, 2025)

When a place as iconic as Six Flags America officially shuts down, it shakes up the entire region. For decades, the park was a staple of Prince George’s County — the coasters you saw from Route 214, the summer crowds, the school trips. It was part of the local fabric.

But now that the gates are locked for the last time, a far bigger storyline is emerging:

What happens next to one of the most valuable, strategically located land parcels in the D.C. metro?

Thanks to reporting from Drew Hansen at the Washington Business Journal, we know that CBRE is now marketing the entire site — and the early direction points toward a full-scale regional transformation.

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The Northern Virginia Housing Market in 2025: The Truth Behind the Numbers

A data-driven, unfiltered report by Chris Colgan

Northern Virginia is entering 2026 with one of the most unusual — and quietly powerful — real estate climates in decades. Prices keep climbing. Inventory is rising but not “loosening.” Buyers are active but more selective. And across the region, the numbers tell one story clearly:

Northern Virginia did not cool down. It recalibrated — and now it’s running on fundamentals, not hype.

Below is the most complete, county-by-county breakdown of what is actually happening across the region, using real Bright MLS data from October 2025.

Alexandria: High Prices, High Demand, Zero Signs of a Slowdown

Source: Alexandria Market Insight, Oct 2025

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If I Were Moving to Northern Virginia in 2025, This is Exactly Where I’d Go

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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Alexandria Takes the Hardest Hit

Alexandria Takes the Hardest Hit: What Federal Downsizing Means for Our Real Estate Market

Look, I'm not going to sugarcoat this — Alexandria is feeling the federal downsizing more than any other Northern Virginia suburb right now. A new Brookings Institution report dropped this week, and the numbers tell a story we've been watching unfold in real time.

Here's what's happening: Since January, the Trump administration has cut roughly 300,000 federal jobs nationwide. But here's the thing — while those jobs are concentrated in D.C., the people who hold them? They live here. In our neighborhoods. Over 13,000 federal workers call Alexandria home, and more than 76,000 live in Virginia's 8th Congressional District alone.

The result? Alexandria's…

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Ikea Eyes Chantilly for New Store Concept

By Chris Colgan – Real Nova Network
Credit: Michael Neibauer, Washington Business Journal

Ikea may be cooking up something much bigger than Swedish meatballs in Chantilly — a potential new store.

What We Know So Far

Back in July, paperwork filed with Fairfax County revealed plans for an Ikea-branded 142-seat restaurant at 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, the same site as the Dulles Expo Center. While that application was withdrawn shortly after, the story didn’t end there.

According to an official Ikea U.S. document, “Ikea Chantilly” is listed as a store location, following future stores already announced in Pharr, Texas, and Syracuse, New York. Meanwhile, freelance designers across the globe — from the U.K. to Portugal to Helsinki — have…

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