Could Data Centers Be Coming to Prince William Forest Park?

One of Northern Virginia’s biggest development debates could soon reach the edge of one of its most important protected natural areas.

According to the Prince William Times, federal officials are considering a potential land swap involving property along the western boundary of Prince William Forest Park, a move that could potentially help facilitate a large data center development near the park.

The proposal reportedly involves Quantico Ridge, a project that has included plans for four data center buildings reaching up to 100 feet tall, along with a new electrical substation.

At the center of the controversy is a proposed exchange of land.

The developer would reportedly transfer approximately 73 acres of privately owned wetlands to the…

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The Northern Virginia Slowdown Is Real: Inventory Just Hit 5-Year Highs in Every County I Track (August 2026 Market Update)

By Chris Colgan · The Colgan Team, powered by PLACE at Real Brokerage · August 2026
22+ years selling Northern Virginia real estate, across Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun, Arlington, and Fauquier counties.

Active listings just hit 5-year highs in every single county I track — all seven, at the same time. That has a name, and it isn't "crash."

I've been watching this market every single day for 22 years, and I'm going to tell you something the headlines haven't caught up to yet: Northern Virginia is slowing down. Price reductions are back. Sellers are handing out closing cost credits again. And the only people moving right now are the ones who have to.

Below are the actual Bright MLS numbers, county by county, what they mean depending on…

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New Construction in Northern Virginia: Loudoun vs. Fairfax vs. Prince William (And Where Buyers Actually Get Value)

New Construction in Northern Virginia: Loudoun vs. Fairfax vs. Prince William (And Where Buyers Actually Get Value)

By Chris Colgan · The Colgan Team, powered by PLACE at Real Brokerage · August 2026
22+ years selling Northern Virginia real estate, across Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun, Arlington, and Fauquier counties.

Thousands of new homes are coming to Northern Virginia. Plenty of them look like great buys on the builder's website. Then you factor in the price, the lot, and what can legally get built on the other side of your fence — and the list gets a lot shorter.

I've been selling in this market for 22 years. Below is the honest comparison of new construction in Loudoun County, Fairfax County, and Prince William County — what it…

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Fairfax County Just Approved a Walkable Centreville. Here's the Parcel I'd Actually Watch.

Fairfax County Just Approved a Walkable Centreville. Here's the Parcel I'd Actually Watch.

By Chris Colgan · The Colgan Team, powered by PLACE at Real Brokerage · August 2026
22+ years selling Northern Virginia real estate. Raised in Gainesville, 15 minutes from the Route 28 and 29 crossroads.

On June 23, 2026, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt a new long-range plan for Centreville — roughly 2,700 acres reimagined around a walkable town center at Route 28 and Route 29. I've been selling in and around Centreville for 22 years, and the plan is aimed squarely at the one thing this town has always been missing.

Why it matters: Centreville has never had a nightlife problem it could solve, because it has never…

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Chris Colgan Team Joins Real Brokerage, Bringing 28 Agents and $150 Million in Annual Sales Volume

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

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.

One headline…

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Brandon Aiyuk’s $10 Million Virginia Purchase Fuels Commanders Rumors

Brandon Aiyuk’s $10 Million Virginia Purchase Fuels Commanders Rumors

Brandon Aiyuk may have just given Washington Commanders fans another major reason to pay attention.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Francisco 49ers wide receiver posted on Instagram that he had acquired a $10 million estate in Loudoun County, Virginia.

That immediately got people talking.

The Washington Commanders’ headquarters and training facility are located in Ashburn, right in the heart of Loudoun County. And when you combine the location of the reported purchase with everything Aiyuk has said publicly over the past few weeks, it is easy to understand why the rumors are starting to grow.

Aiyuk has already made it clear that he would be interested in…

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McLean, Virginia Ranks Among America's Wealthiest Suburbs — And Has for a Decade

McLean has held a spot in the top 10 wealthiest suburbs in the United States for at least 10 consecutive years, according to new data from GOBankingRates. Here's what the numbers say — and what they mean for the Northern Virginia real estate market.

A new study from GOBankingRates ranks McLean, Virginia as the 9th wealthiest suburb in the United States in 2026, with an average household income of $379,689 and an average home value of $1,701,866. Ten years ago, McLean ranked 6th on the same list — with an average household income of $265,588 and an average home value of $1,114,889.

Those numbers tell a story that Northern Virginia real estate professionals have been living for years: McLean is not a flash in the pan. It is one of the most durably…

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Washington DC Metro Housing Market Update 2026: Is It a Buyer’s Market or Seller’s Market?

Quick Answer: Is the Washington DC Metro Housing Market a Buyer’s Market or Seller’s Market?

The Washington DC metro housing market in 2026 is not one simple market.

It is split.

Detached single-family homes are still acting like a seller’s market because inventory is tight, prices are rising, and the best homes are still selling fast.

Condos and some townhomes are giving buyers more leverage because inventory has increased and price growth has slowed.

So if you are asking, “Is the DC metro housing market a buyer’s market or seller’s market?” the real answer is:

It depends on the property type, location, condition, and price point.

A detached home in Fairfax County or Loudoun County is not the same market as a condo in Washington…

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Meta is opening its first D.C.-area store — and Tysons gets it first

Meta Platforms has filed permits for a Meta Lab kiosk at Tysons Corner Center, the first retail location of its kind in Greater Washington, according to the Washington Business Journal.

The Facebook parent is bringing its hands-on hardware concept to the region's largest mall, putting Quest headsets, AI glasses, and smart wearables in front of NoVA shoppers for the first time.

Why it matters: When a company the size of Meta picks Tysons over D.C. proper for its regional debut, it's a tell about where the buying power and foot traffic in Greater Washington actually sit. Fairfax County's retail core keeps winning the brands everyone else is chasing.

Driving the news: Meta (NASDAQ: META) filed a buildout permit with Fairfax County for the location,…

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