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Neighborhoods, housing and local life in Fairfax County.
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Fairfax County sales were essentially flat in 2025 while prices inched up and buyers got more choices. Here's what the year-end data shows and what the 2026 forecast expects.
Keep reading: Fairfax County Housing Market 2025 ReviewDaniel ParkNo. 112
Prices rose modestly, sales held steady and inventory climbed in Northern Virginia in 2025. Here's the full-year data and what it suggests for 2026.
Keep reading: Northern Virginia Housing Market: 2025 Year in Review and the 2026 OutlookDaniel ParkNo. 92
A Falls Church address can be in the independent City or in Fairfax County. Here's how that changes taxes, schools and services, plus homes, Metro and parks.
Keep reading: Living in Falls Church: The City vs. the Falls Church AddressDaniel ParkNo. 90
Kingstowne puts you near the Franconia-Springfield Metro and VRE, while Lorton adds Laurel Hill, Mason Neck and the Occoquan River. Here's how the two compare for housing, commutes and weekends outside.
Keep reading: Living in Kingstowne and Lorton, VA: Southern Fairfax for Commuters and Outdoor LoversDaniel ParkNo. 87
Three neighbors, three very different lifestyles. Here’s an honest comparison of housing, commute, walkability and space to help you choose where to look first.
Keep reading: Arlington vs. Alexandria vs. Fairfax County: Which Fits Your Life?Daniel ParkNo. 86
Northern Virginia ended Q3 2025 with rising sales, far more inventory and steady prices. Here's the September data and what it means for buyers and sellers.
Keep reading: Northern Virginia Housing Market: Third Quarter 2025 ReportDaniel ParkNo. 80
Herndon pairs a small-town downtown on the W&OD Trail with a Silver Line station and quick access to Dulles. Here is how the town works for buyers, from housing types to town taxes.
Keep reading: Living in Herndon, VA: Downtown, Metro Access and Home PricesDaniel ParkNo. 60
Halfway through 2025, Northern Virginia has more homes for sale, more closed sales and prices that have stopped climbing. Here is what the June data shows for Arlington, Fairfax and the region.
Keep reading: Northern Virginia Housing Market: Mid-Year 2025 ReviewDaniel ParkNo. 56
The City of Fairfax is its own independent city surrounded by Fairfax County. Here's what owners should know about Old Town, transit, housing, taxes and the city's school arrangement.
Keep reading: Living in the City of Fairfax: Old Town, George Mason and Its Own School ArrangementDaniel ParkNo. 52
Burke and Springfield pair established Fairfax County neighborhoods with Metro, VRE and interstate access. Here's what to know about homes, commutes and parks.
Keep reading: Living in Burke and Springfield, VA: Commuter-Friendly Suburbs With Space