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 […]
Fairfax County Fall 2025 Market Update: What Rising Inventory Means for Springfield & Burke Homeowners
You’ve probably heard people say the market is slowing, but what’s really happening here in Fairfax County is different. Over the past several months headlines across the country have suggested that housing is slowing down. But the truth is those broad national numbers don’t always tell the whole story. What truly matters is what’s happening […]
As Housing Inventory Improves, So Does Affordability: Insights from Elizabeth Ann Kline
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market, you already know things have been changing fast. As a longtime REALTOR® and team leader based right here in Fairfax County, Virginia, I see firsthand how the real estate landscape is shifting in 2025. After years of rapid price growth and slim pickings, we’re finally […]
As Housing Inventory Improves, So Does Affordability: Insights from Elizabeth Ann Kline
As Housing Inventory Improves, So Does Affordability: Insights from Elizabeth Ann Kline If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market, you already know things have been changing fast. As a longtime REALTOR® and team leader based right here in Fairfax County, Virginia, I see firsthand how the real estate landscape is shifting in […]
VA Current Rates in 2025: A Complete Reference for Veterans and Their Families
Working through veterans’ benefits can be confusing, particularly as federal rates fluctuate from year to year. With 2025, adjustments in cost-of-living raises and changes from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have resulted in substantial changes to several programs. If you’re being paid disability compensation, seeking a VA home loan, or taking advantage of the […]
Can You Get a Loan When You Own Your Home? Here’s What You Need to Know
Homeownership outright—no mortgage—is an excellent financial fortress. But then what if you need some money for home repairs, college, medical expenses, or other large bills? Can you get a loan? The answer is yes. Homeowners with their own homes outright usually qualify for a variety of loans. But even if you can borrow against your […]
