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Neighborhoods, housing and local life in Fairfax County.
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Inventory is up about 31%, sales are down and prices are still rising. Here’s what the latest numbers mean for buyers and sellers in Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria and Loudoun.
Keep reading: Northern Virginia Housing Market Update: September 2026Daniel ParkNo. 185
From Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights to the Old Town boat parade, here are the can’t-miss holiday events around Northern Virginia from November through early January.
Keep reading: Holiday Events in Northern Virginia: Your 2026 Guide to Lights, Parades and Tree LightingsDaniel ParkNo. 169
If your assessment is higher than your home’s market value, you can ask the county to lower it. Here’s the process, the evidence that works and what it’s worth.
Keep reading: How to Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment in Northern VirginiaDaniel ParkNo. 166
June 2026 prices rose 5.2% and homes sold in 19 days on average, even as rates climbed. Here’s the mid-year picture for Northern Virginia and what comes next.
Keep reading: Northern Virginia Housing Market: Mid-Year 2026 ReviewDaniel ParkNo. 165
Real estate tax rates differ by more than 30 cents per $100 across Northern Virginia. Here’s what the same home would cost in each place, plus the car tax.
Keep reading: Northern Virginia Property Taxes: Rates, Real Bills and What Newcomers MissDaniel ParkNo. 160
America turns 250 this Saturday. Here are the confirmed Northern Virginia fireworks shows for 2026, the best Arlington spots to see the National Mall show, and how to plan around crowds.
Keep reading: Where to Watch July 4th Fireworks in Northern Virginia (2026, America’s 250th)Daniel ParkNo. 156
Reston was planned around paths, lakes and village centers, and it still works that way. Here’s what living there looks like: homes, Metro, trails, dues and the questions to ask before you buy.
Keep reading: Living in Reston, VA: A Local’s Guide to Homes, Trails and Daily LifeDaniel ParkNo. 138
The spring market started with more sales, steady prices and slightly fewer listings than a year ago. Here is what the first quarter 2026 data shows for Fairfax County, Loudoun County and the wider region.
Keep reading: Northern Virginia Housing Market: First Quarter 2026 ReportDaniel ParkNo. 124
Fairfax County's 2026 residential assessments rose 3.99% on average. Here's how to check your notice, whether to appeal, and the deadlines that matter.
Keep reading: Fairfax County’s 2026 Assessments: What Owners Should Check Before the Appeal DeadlineDaniel ParkNo. 121
Tax assessments look official, so it’s tempting to use them as a price guide. Here’s why they often miss the mark, and what to use instead when you make an offer.
Keep reading: Should You Offer the Tax-Assessed Value for a Northern Virginia Home?