Articles by Daniel Park, REALTOR®

I write the guides on this site to help Northern Virginia buyers, sellers, renters and investors make clear decisions with real numbers and local rules, not guesswork.

About the author

Daniel Park, REALTOR®

I’m Daniel Park (Kwan Woo Park), a licensed real estate salesperson in Virginia (license #0225270426) and a REALTOR® affiliated with Samson Properties. I help clients buy, sell, rent and invest in Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax County, Loudoun County and Prince William County, in English and Korean.

Before real estate, I earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in Biomedical Engineering from The University of Texas at Dallas and worked in the medical device industry. I served in the Republic of Korea Army and bought my first property at 23. That background shapes how I write: start with the data, explain the trade-offs, and give you a plan you can act on.

Credentials

Background you can trust

Licensed real estate salesperson in the Commonwealth of Virginia (License #0225270426)
Licensed under Samson Properties, one of the leading real estate brokerages in the DMV area
REALTOR®, member of the National Association of REALTORS®
Access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) across Virginia and beyond
Fluent in English and Korean
B.S. and M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at Dallas (summa cum laude, full-ride scholarship)

Get to know me

Former medical device industry professional
Military veteran who served in the Republic of Korea Army
Bought a first property at 23 as an investment
Has called both Korea and the U.S. home
Lives happily in Northern Virginia with his wife
Enjoys running and cycling on roads and trails around the DMV area

Latest

Latest articles

The 2026 Midterms and DMV Real Estate: What Could Change, What Won’t Nov 2, 2026
The Complete Home Maintenance Checklist: Daily to Every 20 Years Oct 30, 2026
Home Not Selling? 10 Strategies for Sellers in a Slower Market Oct 28, 2026
The Fed Is Raising Rates Again: What It Means for Buyers, Sellers and Owners Oct 26, 2026
How to Read Your Closing Disclosure Line by Line Oct 21, 2026
The U.S. Housing Market This Fall: 5 Numbers That Tell the Story Oct 19, 2026
Square Footage Explained: Above-Grade, Below-Grade and Why Listings Disagree Oct 16, 2026
Northern Virginia Housing Market Update: September 2026 Oct 12, 2026
Seller Credit vs. Price Reduction: Which Helps You More? Oct 7, 2026
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home? A Balanced Look for Late 2026 Oct 5, 2026
Coming Soon and Off-Market Listings: The Pros, Cons and Rules Oct 2, 2026
Holiday Events in Northern Virginia: Your 2026 Guide to Lights, Parades and Tree Lightings Sep 28, 2026

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Topics

What I write about

Standards

How I research and update articles

Primary sources first. I rely on county and city governments, the Virginia Code, NVAR, Bright MLS, the local REALTOR® associations, Freddie Mac, the CFPB, WMATA, VRE and similar official sources, and I link them in the article.
Dated numbers. Market figures, rates and tax rates are tied to the month or year they describe, so you can tell how current they are. Monthly figures live on my market report pages.
Fair Housing. I describe homes, places and amenities, never the people who live there, and I don’t rate schools. Check school boundaries with the school division’s official locator.
How AI is used. AI tools help me draft and edit some content. I review it and I’m responsible for it, as explained in my AI Disclosure.
Corrections. If you spot something out of date or wrong, email danielparkrealty@gmail.com and I’ll fix it.
Not legal, tax or lending advice. Articles are general information. For your situation, talk with a Virginia real estate attorney, CPA or lender.

Elsewhere

Find me online

Brokerage: Samson Properties, 6363 Walker Lane, Suite 130, Alexandria, VA 22310, office 703-341-6271. Call or text me at 202-579-5231.

Client Reviews

In my clients’ words

Rated 5 out of 5

“I was relocating from overseas, and Dan listened; he didn’t waste my time on properties that didn’t meet my needs. He reviewed my lease, flagged potential concerns, and even arranged to secure my furniture when it was delivered early. Knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely willing to help.”

Gina

Relocating from Overseas · Alexandria, VA

Rated 5 out of 5

“Very attentive, detail-oriented, and hard working. He explains things in great detail and is very first-time-homebuyer friendly. He did a great job during negotiations and got us the best deal.”

Quelly

First-Time Homebuyer · Arlington, VA

Rated 5 out of 5

“Incredibly knowledgeable and consistently prioritized my best interests. Thanks to his expertise, I was able to avoid predatory landlords and secure favorable terms in my lease.”

Soo H.

Out-of-State Client · Arlington, VA

Rated 5 out of 5

“We had about a month to find a new place. Daniel worked tirelessly, was always available when we had questions, and made a stressful situation so much easier. We couldn’t have asked for a better realtor!”

Nathan

Local Client · Arlington, VA

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한국어 상담 가능: Consultation available in Korean.