What Buyers Need To Know About Homeowners Association Fees

When buying a home, you’re probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your closing costs. But you may not…

Fairfax County Cross County Trail: Your 40-Mile Backyard Adventure

Fairfax County’s Cross County Trail: The 40-Mile Greenway Locals LoveWhy This Trail MattersStretching 40.5 rugged, river-hugging miles from Great Falls Park on the Potomac to…

Stocks May Be Volatile, but Home Values Aren’t

With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock market has been bouncing around more than usual. And if you’ve been watching your 401(k) or…

Why Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others

As you think ahead to your own move, you may have noticed some houses sell within days, while others linger. But why is that? As…

Why De Clieu Coffee Could Be South Reston’s Wegmans Moment

De Clieu Coffee Reston: How One Indie Café Is Perking Up Soapstone PlazaWhy South Reston Needed a New AnchorSoapstone Plaza has seen its share of turnover—dry cleaners, copy shops, a…

More Homes for Sale Isn’t a Warning Sign – It’s Your Buying Opportunity

Maybe you’ve heard the number of homes for sale has reached a recent high. And it might make you question if this is the start…

Plaza America in Reston: Retail Shake-Up, Food Hall Buzz & Whole Foods Move

Plaza America in Reston: A Community Hub on the MoveIf you’ve lived in Reston for more than five minutes, you’ve probably grabbed a quick lunch…

The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked

Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now. And for many first-time buyers, the idea that you have to…

Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year

From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering what’s next – and whether now is…

Reston Restaurants Spotlight: Why Café Anne Is the Waterfront Café You Need to Try

Explore Lake Anne’s latest café: waffles, gelato, and Moroccan‑inspired sandwiches await in Reston’s most scenic plaza.