Fairfax County’s Flood Insurance Discount Just Rose to 25%. Does Your Reston Home Need a Policy?

Homeowners in unincorporated Fairfax County, which includes all of Reston, now get 25 percent off the premium when they buy flood insurance through the federal…

RA Assessment vs. Cluster Fee vs. Condo Fee: Which Association Bills a Reston Home Pays

Most Reston homes pay two association bills. Nearly every address inside Reston Association's boundaries pays the RA assessment, $890 for 2026. A townhouse adds dues…

What It Costs to Own a Home in Reston in 2026

A median-priced Reston townhouse costs about $4,628 a month to own in 2026, with 20 percent down at the current 7.40 percent mortgage rate, before…

One-Level Living in Reston and Herndon: Where the Houses Without Stairs Actually Are

After several decades of popularity, McMansions have started to fall out of favor. Owning a large, multi-story home may have once been the pinnacle of…

What to Do When a Contractor Doesn’t Finish the Job

Finding the right contractor to complete your home repair or renovation project can be difficult. Unfortunately, even if you’ve thoroughly vetted your contractor, you may…

Reston Association Approves a $900 Assessment for 2027, a $10 Increase

Reston Association homeowners will pay $900 in 2027. The RA Board of Directors approved the 2027 budget at its October 22 meeting, setting the annual…

Can You Build a Backyard Cottage in Reston? Virginia’s New ADU Law Doesn’t Apply Here

Starting July 1, 2027, Virginia will require localities to allow accessory dwelling units by right on single-family lots. Axios D.C. led its October 8 newsletter…

Reston Association Fees in 2026: What the $890 Assessment Covers

The 2026 Reston Association assessment is $890 per lot, due January 1, with late fees after March 1. Members who qualify for the Fairfax County…

10 Lovely Paint Colors To Brighten Your Bedroom

Nothing freshens up a bedroom as quickly as a new coat of paint. When you switch up the color of your walls, you can make…