Is Late September the Best Time to Buy a Home in the DMV? New Data Says Washington, D.C. Buyers Could Have an Advantage

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Is Late September the Best Time to Buy a Home in the DMV? New Data Says Washington, D.C. Buyers Could Have an Advantage

If you’ve been waiting for a better opportunity to buy a home in Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., or the broader DMV, the next several weeks could be worth watching closely.

A new analysis from Redfin and Home Economics found that late September is historically the “sweet spot” for homebuyers looking to score a deal in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The research found that discounts from original asking prices tend to increase in late summer and early fall as sellers who listed earlier in the year become more willing to reduce prices or negotiate.

And based on what we are already seeing across…

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Northern Virginia Housing Market Is Slowing Down — Here’s What’s Happening in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William & DC

Northern Virginia Market Update

Northern Virginia Housing Market Is Slowing Down — Here’s What’s Happening in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William & DC

Buyer activity has cooled in August 2026, inventory is rising, and sellers are feeling the difference. But the latest numbers do not point to a housing crash.

By Chris Colgan | Real Nova Network • August 2026

I have had a surprising number of sellers call me this week asking essentially the same question.

Those calls have come from all over the region — from Fairfax to Culpeper and everywhere in between.

Part of what we are seeing is normal for late August. Schools are starting back up, families are getting kids settled, vacations are ending…

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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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7 Things You Need to Know About the Northern Virginia Housing Market Right Now

Spring 2026 is not a simple market. It's not the frenzy of 2021, it's not the slowdown some people predicted, and it's definitely not the same story in every county. After 22 years working real estate across Northern Virginia — from Haymarket to Fredericksburg, Marshall to Arlington — I've learned to read past the regional headlines and look at what's actually happening on the ground.

Here's what the March 2026 Bright MLS data is telling me, and what it means for you.

1. Buyers Came Back in March — But Rates Are Fighting Back

The activity numbers for March were genuinely encouraging. New pending sales across the Washington D.C. metro hit 5,213 — up 5.3% from a year ago and a 43.9% jump from February. Right here in the North Central Virginia…

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The Commanders Just Picked Their Stadium Architect — And It Changes Everything for D.C.

The Washington Commanders just took their first real step toward a new home: the team has selected HKS — one of the world’s top stadium designers — to lead the vision for a 65,000-seat domed stadium at the RFK site in Washington, D.C.

According to reporting from the Washington Business Journal, this selection marks the team's first major commitment toward creating a modern, fully enclosed NFL venue that can anchor year-round entertainment and redevelopment.

This is the moment fans, developers, and city leaders have been waiting for. And if you follow real estate or regional growth, this project is about a lot more than football.

Why This Matters: HKS Doesn’t Build “Regular” Stadiums

HKS is the firm behind some of the most talked-about venues in…

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Netflix Eyes Downtown D.C. for Major Office — Inside the Streamer’s Big Move to F Street NW

By Chris Colgan — Colgan Team | Sources: Washington Business Journal & UrbanTurf

Downtown Washington, D.C. might soon be streaming something new — but not on your TV.
According to new zoning filings uncovered by Washington Business Journal and UrbanTurf, Netflix is planning to open a major new office in the historic Woodies Building on F Street NW — right in the heart of the District’s downtown revival zone.

If approved, the project would transform one of D.C.’s most recognizable buildings into a hub for technology, media, and creative innovation — just two blocks from the National Portrait Gallery and three from Capital One Arena.

A Streaming Giant Moves Into a Landmark

The proposal shows Netflix taking over the former H&M space at 1025…

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