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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Where to Invest in Northern Virginia Real estate: A 2025 County-by-County Breakdown

The Ultimate Guide to Investing in Northern Virginia Real Estate in 2025

The Northern Virginia (NoVA) real estate market is buzzing. Arlington just posted a 1.2% to 3.7% appreciation rate, and Prince William County is showing solid 2% to 4% growth. While these numbers are strong, focusing only on the headlines could cause you to miss the biggest long-term opportunities in the entire region.

Many homebuyers make costly mistakes by relying on generic, national housing reports. To succeed here, you need hyper-local intel. I’m going to break down which NoVA counties are worth your money right now and which ones are poised for massive future growth.

Arlington County: The Premium Powerhouse

Let's start where the market is absolutely crushing it.…

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Why More Northern Virginia Sellers Are Pulling Their Homes Off the Market

Why More Northern Virginia Sellers Are Pulling Their Homes Off the Market

A practical look at why delistings are up, what’s shifting with mortgage-rate lock, and how buyers and sellers should adjust in today’s slower market.

The housing market across the Mid-Atlantic—and especially here in Northern Virginia—is in transition. Lately, more sellers are taking homes off the market rather than adjust to what buyers are willing to pay. I’m in the trenches daily with my team, and we’re seeing it first-hand.

A Quiet Rise in Delistings

In August 2025, nearly 3,000 listings were withdrawn across the Bright MLS region—about a 25% increase year over year. For every 100 new listings, roughly 13 were pulled from the market, up from about 10…

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The Real Story Behind Northern Virginia's Real Estate Market

The Real Story Behind Northern Virginia's Real Estate Market

You see the headlines, you hear the chatter, but what’s really happening in the Northern Virginia real estate market? It's more than just interest rates and inventory. The true story is written in the local business moves, the cultural shifts, and the economic currents that most people miss.

This week, we’re pulling back the curtain. We’ll explore why a popular D.C. deli expanding to Gainesville is a massive real estate signal, how OpenAI’s new downtown D.C. office will impact high-end housing, and why a three-Michelin-star chef’s appearance at a local festival is a bigger deal than you think. Plus, we have to revisit the Winchester numbers that had everyone talking.

Let’s get…

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