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How Noise Impacts Property Value More Than You …

How Noise Impacts Property Value More Than You …

When assigning value to a property, the location and surrounding environment is just as important as the home itself. One…

What Appraisers Actually Look For During A Home …

What Appraisers Actually Look For During A Home …

The appraisal can be a nerve-wracking step in the home buying process. Just because the buyer and seller settle on…

The Truth About Open Concept Living (Pros Buyers …

The Truth About Open Concept Living (Pros Buyers …

Open concept floor plans are a controversial topic in today’s real estate market. Some homeowners love open concept layouts, and…

Who Pays and Who Profits: The Financial Impact …

Who Pays and Who Profits: The Financial Impact …

What 812 Fairfax County Tax Records Reveal About Developer Profit,Homeowner Equity Loss, 93 Underwater Families, and the Trade Fairfax County…

306 Condos Was the Headline. The Commercial FunZone …

306 Condos Was the Headline. The Commercial FunZone …

Reston National Golf Course: What the Filed Engineering Drawings Reveal About 306  Condos, Night Lights, Driving Range, 612 Residential Cars,…

Should You Buy The Worst House On The …

Should You Buy The Worst House On The …

Buying the worst house on the best street is classic advice in real estate, but does this strategy really pay…

Reston National Golf Course: Three Applications the Press …

Reston National Golf Course: Three Applications the Press …

306 Units, Not 288. Three Zoning Cases, Not One. A November 4th Hearing Scheduled. Here's What's in the Filed DocumentsEditor's…

The Inventory Illusion: What the Headlines Miss About …

The Inventory Illusion: What the Headlines Miss About …

Realtor.com and Zillow both dropped their February reports naming the "best week to sell," both landing on the week of…

Your Neighborhood Is Worth $576 Million What Does …

Your Neighborhood Is Worth $576 Million What Does …

The number that broke the internet this week and the irony of that phrase will make sense in a moment.…

The Psychology Behind Multiple Offer Situations

The Psychology Behind Multiple Offer Situations

Buying or selling a house is one of the biggest transactions you’ll make in your lifetime, so it will naturally…

Why Some Homes Sit On The Market Even …

Why Some Homes Sit On The Market Even …

Listing your house in a seller’s market can feel like a dream come true. You set a high asking price,…

The Smart Way to Renovate When You Plan …

The Smart Way to Renovate When You Plan …

While most home improvement projects will increase your property’s value to some extent, some are better investments than others. If…

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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…

McLean’s Estate Tier Takes a Breath [August 2026]

blank lineThe estate tier took a breath this August — giving back July's snap-back as the luxury buy…

Vienna a Tale of Two Tiers [August 2026]

blank lineTwo tiers, two directions. Vienna's detached market is the corridor's rock — full list, qu…