Oakton’s Condo Supply Mirage [September 2026]
Oakton is two opposite markets in one quiet town this fall. The detached estate tier is tight and quietly strong; the condo tier looks…
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Great Falls: The Estate Market That Didn’t Flinch [September 2026]
While most of the corridor saw demand drain to records this fall, Great Falls barely moved. Its estate market cooled — but only back…
Herndon’s Supply Wave: The Listings Came, the Buyers Didn’t [September 2026]
If you want to see where the corridor's supply piled up this fall, look at Herndon's townhomes — the most inventory the tier has…
Hudnall on Reston National: It’s the Process, Not the Golf Course
Part 2 of the Reston Observer's podcast series. What we covered, a short refresher on the two tracks every plan must clear, and the…
Alcorn on Reston National: “I Don’t Buy That”
In Part 1 of the Reston Observer's four-part series, Supervisor Walter Alcorn walks through the county process step by step. Along the way, he…
The McLean Median Mirage: Why $2.3M Isn’t the Real Number [September 2026]
The number you'll read for a McLean house this fall is $2.3 million. The number an existing owner's home is really worth is a…
Falls Church: Demand Hit a Record Low in Every Tier [September 2026]
Across the corridor this fall the attached tiers gave way. In Falls Church, so did detached — all three structures posted their lowest September…
What Stays With The House When You Move? Fixtures, Appliances, And Personal Property Explained
During a home sale, it’s not always clear what items belong to the seller and what items stay with the house. Uncertainty on the…
Buying A Home With A Septic System: What You Should Check First
Around a quarter of homes in the United States use a septic system for sewage disposal. Septic is a private wastewater treatment system for…
How To Estimate A Home’s Utility Costs Before You Buy
Utilities are a major but often-overlooked expense by home buyers who are budgeting for a new house. If you’re relocating to a new area…