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Sterling: Your "good deal" might be in the wrong neighborhood. 🏑Cascades, Countryside, and Potomac Falls all sit in 2016...
09/25/2026

Sterling: Your "good deal" might be in the wrong neighborhood. 🏑

Cascades, Countryside, and Potomac Falls all sit in 20165, minutes apart. But $650K to $850K buys a different life in each. Most buyers price against Sterling-wide medians, and that is where they get burned.

β€’ Sterling median sale price: $588,610 in August 2026, up 2.6% year over year (Redfin)
β€’ Cascades median: $634,672 with a Compete Score of 92, and the 838-acre Algonkian Regional Park on the Potomac
β€’ Countryside: townhouses starting in the $400Ks, the value play for the same budget
β€’ Potomac Falls: $599,999 median across 49 listings on Aug 16, spread from $300K condos to $1M+ single-family homes

If you own or are buying in Sterling, this is the filter buyers are using right now.

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Your $750K buys Brambleton condos or South Riding singles.Most listings call both "master-planned Loudoun." But the medi...
09/24/2026

Your $750K buys Brambleton condos or South Riding singles.

Most listings call both "master-planned Loudoun." But the medians don't agree: Brambleton near $895K (Sept 2026) vs South Riding $749.6K (Apr 2026). The difference comes down to Metro distance, amenities, and school zones.

β€’ Brambleton: 5 pools, ~20 miles of trails, 4 miles to Ashburn Metro
β€’ South Riding: 4 pools, ~6 miles of trails, 45 to 60 min to DC via Rt 50, 606, 28
β€’ Loudoun (Aug 2026): 836 active listings (a 5-year high), median 17 days on market
β€’ New Toll Brothers townhomes in South Riding from the mid-$500Ks

If you own or are buying in Loudoun, this is the filter buyers are using right now.

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09/23/2026

πŸŽ‰ JUST SOLD πŸŽ‰ Leesburg, VA
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Loudoun / Fairfax: your basement might be failing a test you never took. 🏠Radon is odorless, invisible, and all over Nor...
09/23/2026

Loudoun / Fairfax: your basement might be failing a test you never took. 🏠

Radon is odorless, invisible, and all over Northern Virginia granite. Most buyers never test for it, which is exactly how it turns into a day-10 renegotiation.

The real numbers (Virginia Department of Health, ~27,600 tests):
β€’ Loudoun: 4.1 avg, 31% of tests at or above the 4.0 EPA action level
β€’ Fairfax: 3.1 avg, 24% at or above 4.0
β€’ Testing right: lowest livable level, device 20+ inches off the floor, windows closed 12 hours, run 48 hours minimum
β€’ Mitigation when you're over 4.0: typically $800 to $1,200

If you own a home with a basement here, or you're buying one, this is the filter serious buyers are running right now.

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Dumfries: Your "waterfront" might not add up. 🌊Most listings say waterfront. In Potomac Shores, only the blocks within a...
09/22/2026

Dumfries: Your "waterfront" might not add up. 🌊

Most listings say waterfront. In Potomac Shores, only the blocks within about three tenths of a mile of the Shores Club and Canoe Club are seeing the value lift.

β€’ August 2026 listings: townhomes $559K to $599K; end units with rooftop terrace and garage $640K to $730K
β€’ Condos 1,567 to 1,934 sq ft traded $464K to $546K
β€’ VRE station opening mid to late 2027: about 40 minutes to Alexandria, 55 to Union Station, no I-95
β€’ Townhome HOA $180 to $200 per month, covering pools, fitness, pier and dock maintenance

If you own or are buying in Potomac Shores, this is the filter buyers are using right now.

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Arlington: Your "walk to Metro" might not count. πŸš‡Every Crystal City listing rides the HQ2 wave. What most don't say: Am...
09/21/2026

Arlington: Your "walk to Metro" might not count. πŸš‡

Every Crystal City listing rides the HQ2 wave. What most don't say: Amazon leases about 357,000 sq ft in National Landing today, down from a peak near 1 million (CoStar, June 30 2026). And Arlington condos sit on 5 months of inventory while detached homes move in 3.

The numbers that actually matter:
β€’ Arlington County mid-year data: condos averaged 132 new listings a month, 76 sales, 5 months of inventory, median near $440K
β€’ 38% of condos went under contract in 10 days; 38% offered concessions averaging $10K
β€’ 1900 Crystal Drive: 2 towers, 808 apartments rising one block from Crystal City Metro
β€’ Delta Associates projects ~2,900 new condos needed by 2030, with only ~950 units in the Arlington pipeline

If you own or are buying here, Metro distance is the filter buyers are using right now: homes within a third of a mile of Crystal City Metro beat the same floor plan at eight tenths of a mile on first-week activity.

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🏑 PRICE IMPROVEDRare opportunity in a sold-out section! This like-new 2023 end-unit condo in the highly sought-after riv...
09/18/2026

🏑 PRICE IMPROVED

Rare opportunity in a sold-out section! This like-new 2023 end-unit condo in the highly sought-after riverfront resort community of Potomac Shores is move-in ready and shows like a model.

πŸ“ 1677 Dunnington Pl, Dumfries, VA 22026

πŸ’° Now $545,000 ($15,000 improvement!)

✨ Open-Concept Main Level featuring engineered hardwoods, an oversized island kitchen with Sonoma Painted Linen cabinets, quartz counters, a gas slide-in range, and nickel finishes throughout.
✨ Cozy & Comfortable with recessed lighting, ceiling fans, and a gas fireplace, plus a covered oversized deck perfect for morning coffee or evening grilling.
✨ True Primary Suite Retreat with dual walk-in closets, his & hers vanities, and a Roman shower.
✨ Smart, Livable Layout offering 3 beds, 2.5 baths, upper-level laundry, and a 1-car garage plus driveway.
✨ World-Class Resort Amenities including 3 pools, the state-of-the-art Fitness Barn with yoga garden, Social Barn with demo kitchen, Canoe Club with Potomac River launch, 10 miles of trails across 850 preserved acres, basketball, pickleball, tennis, playgrounds, community garden, and Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf with Tidewater Grill.
✨ Unbeatable Convenience close to the future Potomac Shores VRE station, 5 minutes to I-95 Express, 8 miles to Quantico, and easy access to Ft. Belvoir, Pentagon & DC.

New construction nearby is priced $660K–$770K+ with wait times β€” why wait when you can move right in?

πŸ“² DM "DUNNINGTON" for photos & a private showing

🏑 PRICE IMPROVEDSome homes ask you to compromise. This one doesn't! Nestled in the sought-after Wellington community, th...
09/18/2026

🏑 PRICE IMPROVED

Some homes ask you to compromise. This one doesn't! Nestled in the sought-after Wellington community, this beautifully refreshed brick-front colonial delivers over 5,600 square feet of move-in ready living across three expansive levels β€” now offered at a new price!

πŸ“ 10952 Thistlewood Ct, Manassas, VA 20110

πŸ’° Now $894,900 ($5,000 improvement!)

✨ Completely Refreshed Kitchen with newly painted cabinetry, elegant quartz countertops, updated finishes, and abundant workspace, creating a bright, modern space perfect for everyday living and entertaining.
✨ Space for Everyone with 6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths spread across three finished levels, plus a grand two-story foyer, formal living and dining rooms, a private home office, and a light-filled sunroom.
✨ Fully Finished Lower Level offering exceptional flexibility with a bedroom, full bath, and recreation area, perfect for multigenerational living, guests, a home gym, or media room.
✨ Primary Suite Retreat featuring a sitting area, spa-inspired bath, and multiple walk-in closets for real everyday comfort.
✨ Private Corner Lot with mature landscaping, a large deck, and a spacious yard ideal for entertaining or simply enjoying the outdoors.
✨ Amenity-Rich Wellington Community with remarkably low HOA fees, giving residents access to a pool, tennis and basketball courts, walking trails, playgrounds, and a community center, just minutes from Wellington Station Shopping Center, Route 28/234, I-66, and VRE commuter rail.

With its exceptional size, thoughtful updates, and prime Manassas location, this home won't last long!

πŸ—“οΈ Open House: Sat 9/19, 2:00PM–4:00PM

πŸ“² DM "THISTLEWOOD" for photos & a private showing

Loudoun: your ADU exit date might be wrong. 🏠Most listings still assume 15 years. But if your deed was recorded on or af...
09/15/2026

Loudoun: your ADU exit date might be wrong. 🏠

Most listings still assume 15 years. But if your deed was recorded on or after January 1, 2025, the county's answer is 30 β€” and reselling inside the window restarts the clock entirely.

β€’ 15-year purchase control: deeds recorded before Jan 1, 2025
β€’ 30-year purchase control (rental went 20 β†’ 50 years): voted Sep 11, 2024
β€’ Annual affidavit to the county due June 1, owner-occupied required
β€’ Control starts the day the deed from builder to first buyer is recorded

If you own or are buying an ADU in Loudoun, this is the filter sharp buyers are checking first.

2-min check:
https://www.cornerstonedmv.com/journal/loudoun-adu-rules-pre-2025-15-year-30-year-2026

🏑 JUST LISTED FOR RENTStyle, space, and an unbeatable Kingstowne location β€” this townhome checks every box for easy, mov...
09/14/2026

🏑 JUST LISTED FOR RENT

Style, space, and an unbeatable Kingstowne location β€” this townhome checks every box for easy, move-in-ready living.

πŸ“ 6634 Frost Lake Ln, Alexandria, VA 22315
πŸ’° $3,800/month

✨ Bright Open Layout with gleaming hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, and large windows that fill the main level with natural light.
✨ Spacious 3 Bed, 3.5 Bath Floor Plan offering generous bedroom space across three finished levels.
✨ Fully Finished Lower Level with garage access, ideal for a rec room, home office, or extra living space.
✨ Private Outdoor Area perfect for relaxing or entertaining, plus an attached garage with driveway parking.
✨ Prime Kingstowne Location minutes from shopping, dining, parks, and major Metro/commuter routes.
✨ Unmatched Convenience close to Fort Belvoir, Springfield Town Center, and everything Kingstowne has to offer.

Vacant, move-in ready, and easy to show β€” this one won't last long!

πŸ“² DM "FROST LAKE" for photos & a private tour

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2000 Duke Street, Ste 300
Alexandria, VA
22314

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