Two Billionaires Are Fighting Over Your Listing. Neither One Is Fighting for YOU.
Inside the Zillow–Compass lawsuit, the quiet birth of a National MLS, and the one small rule that started all of it.This entire national fight — the lawsuit,…
Author: Michele Hudnall
Real Estate of Northern Virginia | Equity-First Real Estate Strategy
Real Estate of NVA delivers equity-first real estate strategy for Northern Virginia homeowners & buyers navigating major life transitions. This channel focuses on market insight, pricing, preparation, negotiation, and timing—helping you make confident, well-informed decisions in a competitive market.
Michele Hudnall, a Northern Virginia real estate strategist with a background in technology and analytics, the content here goes beyond headlines and hype. You’ll find clear explanations of what’s actually happening in the market, how equity is created or lost, and how to approach buying or selling as a strategic decision.
On this site you’ll find:
• Market updates and pricing insight
• Equity-focused strategies for sellers and buyers
• Guidance for rightsizing, relocation, and move-up decisions
Serving Fairfax, Loudoun, and surrounding Northern Virginia communities.
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What Appraisers Actually Look For During A Home Appraisal
The appraisal can be a nerve-wracking step in the home buying process. Just because the buyer and seller settle on a price doesn’t mean the…
Who Pays and Who Profits: The Financial Impact to “Re-Imagine” Reston National Golf Course
What 812 Fairfax County Tax Records Reveal About Developer Profit,Homeowner Equity Loss, 93 Underwater Families, and the Trade Fairfax County Should Consider on the Community's…
Should You Buy The Worst House On The Best Street?
Buying the worst house on the best street is classic advice in real estate, but does this strategy really pay off? Home buyers should always…
The Inventory Illusion: What the Headlines Miss About Northern Virginia Right Now
Realtor.com and Zillow both dropped their February reports naming the "best week to sell," both landing on the week of April 12th as the national…
How Noise Impacts Property Value More Than You Think
When assigning value to a property, the location and surrounding environment is just as important as the home itself. One factor that often goes overlooked…
The Truth About Open Concept Living (Pros Buyers Don’t Expect)
Open concept floor plans are a controversial topic in today’s real estate market. Some homeowners love open concept layouts, and others can’t wait for the…
306 Tiny Condos Was the Headline. The Commercial FunZone Is the Story.
Reston National Golf Course: What the Filed Engineering Drawings Reveal About 306 Tiny Condos, Night Lights, Driving Range, 612 Residential Cars, No Traffic Study, a…
Reston National Golf Course: Three Applications the Press Missed and What They Actually Mean
306 Units, Not 288. Three Zoning Cases, Not One. A November 4 Hearing Scheduled. Here's What's in the Filed DocumentsEditor's Note: This post has been…
Your Neighborhood Is Worth $576 Million What Does That Really Mean
The number that broke the internet this week and the irony of that phrase will make sense in a moment. $4.4 million per acre, a…