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Falls Church: Demand Hit a Record Low in …
Across the corridor this fall the attached tiers gave way. In Falls Church, so did detached — all three structures…
Herndon's Supply Wave: The Listings Came, the Buyers …
If you want to see where the corridor's supply piled up this fall, look at Herndon's townhomes — the most…
What Stays With The House When You Move? …
During a home sale, it’s not always clear what items belong to the seller and what items stay with the…
Hudnall on Reston National: It’s the Process, Not …
Part 2 of the Reston Observer's podcast series. What we covered, a short refresher on the two tracks every plan…
Buying A Home With A Septic System: What …
Around a quarter of homes in the United States use a septic system for sewage disposal. Septic is a private…
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.…
How To Estimate A Home’s Utility Costs Before …
Utilities are a major but often-overlooked expense by home buyers who are budgeting for a new house. If you’re relocating…
Unpermitted Renovations: What Home Buyers Need To Know …
It can be incredibly frustrating to find a perfect house only to discover that work was done on the property…
Reston East Is Not an Empty Office Park
Fairfax County counts 35 parcels in the Reston East study area. There are 70 separate deeds. Forty-one of them can…
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McLean’s Estate Tier Takes a Breath [August 2026]
The estate tier took a breath this August — giving back July's snap-back as the luxury buyer stepped away —…
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Vienna a Tale of Two Tiers [August 2026]
Two tiers, two directions. Vienna's detached market is the corridor's rock — full list, quick sales, its strongest August in…
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Fairfax the County in Miniature [August 2026]
Three structures, one steady market — the county in miniature. This August no tier ran away and none broke down;…
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What Is A Rent-Back Agreement? How Sellers Can Stay In Their Home After Closing
If you’re in the market to buy a home, you might see requests from sellers to offer a rent-bac…
What Is A Sewer Scope Inspection, And Is It Worth Getting One?
Sewer lines are often overlooked by prospective home buyers because they’re not visible. Howev…
Property Tax Reassessment After Buying A Home: Why Your Tax Bill Could Change
The mortgage itself is only one of your financial responsibilities as a homeowner. Your monthly paym…