Fairfax County is taking an important step toward the future with its Government Center Visioning Project, an effort to update the master plan for the county’s main Government Center campus. The original plan was adopted in 1987, and while it served the community well for decades, the county has changed dramatically since then. With new […]
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Navigating the 2025 Federal Shutdown: Resources and Resilience in Fairfax County
We know that a strong community is the foundation of a healthy housing market. When the federal government shuts down, that community feels the strain. More than 80,000 federal employees live in Fairfax County, along with thousands of contractors and service workers. County leaders say the region has already lost more than 21,000 federal jobs, […]
Northern Virginia Real Estate News: What’s New on October 8, 2025
As a real estate professional serving Fairfax County and Northern Virginia I keep an eye on local news that can shape your homebuying decisions. The first week of October has brought a lot of movement across the region, from new condo construction in Tysons to long range planning in Springfield and a major transit funding […]
Springfield’s New Slow Streets Pilot Aims to Calm Traffic and Enhance Community Living
Residents of downtown Springfield know how frustrating cut through traffic can be. Many drivers use local roads as shortcuts between highways which makes these neighborhood streets crowded and noisy. It also raises safety concerns for families and pedestrians. During peak hours the problem becomes especially noticeable as residential streets fill up with cars that were […]
New Housing, Infrastructure, and Community Projects in Springfield, Burke And Fairfax County 2025
We know buying or selling a home isn’t just about square footage it’s about the communities that shape everyday life. Staying connected with what’s happening locally helps us guide clients through Northern Virginia’s fast changing market. Here’s a detailed look at the latest projects and improvements making headlines in Springfield, Burke, Fairfax Station, and across […]
Existing Homes Now Cost More Than New Builds — Here’s What It Means for Buyers in Northern Virginia
In an unexpected shift, the median price of existing homes in the United States has now surpassed that of new construction homes. This rare flip in market trends has caught the attention of real estate professionals across the country. According to the National Association of Realtors, the median price of existing homes hit $429,400 in […]
Shifting Toward a Buyers Market: How Agents Can Adjust and Succeed
As the real estate market enters a new season, more signs are emerging that suggest a slow but steady move toward buyer friendly conditions. After years of sellers holding the upper hand, buyers are beginning to gain leverage in negotiations and that shift means agents may need to update their strategies to stay competitive. On […]
What Is a Home Buying Consultant and Do You Need One?
Purchasing a home is one of the largest financial and emotional commitments you will ever undertake. Whether you’re buying your first home or upgrading to your next, the experience can be daunting—riddled with contracts, inspections, negotiations, and money decisions. That’s where a home buying consultant enters the picture. A home purchasing consultant is an individual […]
