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Neighborhoods, housing and local life in Loudoun 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. 194
My 2026 fall list for Northern Virginia: verified dates and ticket rules for the Waterford Fair, Cox Farms, Great Country Farms, the western orchards and free close-in festivals.
Keep reading: Fall in Northern Virginia 2026: Orchards, Pumpkin Patches and Festivals Worth the DriveDaniel ParkNo. 183
Many homes in western Loudoun, Prince William and parts of Fairfax rely on a well and septic system. Here’s what to inspect, test and budget for before you buy.
Keep reading: Buying a Home With a Well or Septic System: Inspections You Shouldn’t SkipDaniel ParkNo. 182
What living in Leesburg is really like: historic downtown rules, the housing mix, town taxes and utilities, Greenway and Route 7 commutes, and key trade-offs.
Keep reading: Living in Leesburg, VA: Historic Downtown, New Neighborhoods and Real Trade-offsDaniel ParkNo. 180
Loudoun County has more than 50 wineries and tasting rooms within about an hour of Arlington. Here is how new residents can plan a relaxed, well-routed weekend in wine country.
Keep reading: Loudoun Wine Country for New Residents: How to Plan a WeekendDaniel 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. 158
Brambleton and South Riding are two of Loudoun County's best-known planned communities, but they differ in age, commute patterns and housing mix. Here is a side-by-side look to help you choose.
Keep reading: Living in Brambleton and South Riding: Loudoun’s Planned Communities ComparedDaniel 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. 117
Loudoun County closed 2025 with a $765,000 median price, 6% more sales and noticeably more listings. Here’s what the year-end numbers say and how I’d use them heading into spring 2026.
Keep reading: Loudoun County Housing Market 2025 ReviewDaniel 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 Report