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Leesburg, Virginia just made a major splash on the national stage. WalletHub has ranked Leesburg #11 on its 2025 list of the Best Small Cities in America. Out of more than 1,300 cities nationwide with populations between 25,000 and 100,000, Leesburg stood out for quality of life, strong schools, and overall livability.

As someone who covers Northern Virginia real estate every day, I can tell you this recognition is well-deserved.

Why Leesburg Ranked So High

WalletHub compared small cities across 45 different indicators ranging from housing costs and school quality to restaurants per capita and crime rates. Leesburg checked the boxes in multiple categories:

  • Quality of life: From its walkable historic downtown to nearby parks and…

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IKEA Is Coming to Chantilly: Dulles Expo Center to Transform into New Store

Big retail news just hit Northern Virginia: IKEA is officially moving into Chantilly. According to reporting by theburn.com, the Swedish home furnishings giant has confirmed plans to take over a large section of the Dulles Expo Center and convert it into a brand-new store.

What We Know So Far

  • Location: 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center Drive, at the current Dulles Expo Center site.

  • Size: 109,000 square feet. That makes it a mid-sized IKEA — larger than the 5,000 sq. ft. “plan-and-order” showrooms, but smaller than the massive 325,000 sq. ft. Woodbridge location.

  • Building: The South Hall of the Expo Center will be refurbished and repurposed into the…

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