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This Charming Little Maryland Town Is So Budget Friendly It Feels Almost Too Good To Be True

There’s a moment when you first drive into Thurmont, Maryland, when the mountains appear in front of you and the flags are lining the street and the whole scene looks so unreasonably pleasant that your first instinct is to check if there’s a catch. There isn’t one.

Thurmont, MD · 2d
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Local businesses out thousands of dollars after Northern Virginia Christmas Market canceled over permit, construction issues

Local businesses that had planned to participate in the now-canceled Northern Virginia Christmas Market this past weekend tell DC News Now they're out tens of thousands of dollars after the last-minute cancellation.

Sterling, VA · 3d

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Tysons Eyed for $250M Hotel-and-Apartment Project With 200 Units

A real estate firm is on the hunt for a Tysons, Virginia site to build a mixed-use complex estimated to cost between $200 million and $250 million, combining hotel suites, apartments, offices and cultural space into roughly 450,000 square feet. Keyserling Management Group, LLC, led by Managing Member Joseph Michael, has not yet landed on a specific parcel, but the firm has made clear it wants to be in Tysons and has brought in outside help to find the right spot.

Tysons, VA · 13h
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D.C. developers weigh in on Janeese Lewis-George's housing promises

Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George campaigned on protecting tenants while getting more homes built in D.C. — 72,000 in five years. Developers say she has her work cut out for her. Why it matters: D.C.'s development market has slowed dramatically amid federal job losses, unpaid rent, regulatory hurdles and high financing costs. What they're saying: Developers welcome JLG 's promise of higher-density development and expedited permitting, but say those changes alone won't be enough to fix the current market. "There needs to be a full-on PR campaign in D.C. to change the stigma around investing [here]," says Ian Ruel of commercial real estate group Feldman Ruel. Ruel says D.C.'s tenant-friendly policies have instead driven developers toward places like NoVA, which some see as "more pro-business" with "more perceived growth." Instead, several experts Axios spoke with want JLG to address the same thing right off the bat: unpaid rent. "It's fundamental, because without those rent revenues, buildings can't really operate," says Peter A. Tatian, an Urban Institute housing expert. "It's putting a lot of the housing at risk." Tatian also says stabilizing and preserving existing affordable housing should be prioritized before focusing on new builds. Reality check: Developers praised Lewis George's housing

Washington, DC · 3d

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Fresh Brews and Fresh Perspectives

Provided by City of Manassas Economic Development Department. A new coffee shop is brewing up something special at 9836 Liberia Avenue! Founded by three local entrepreneurs who just happen to share a love for their home country of Nepal and a background in engineering, Kajin Sara serves creative specialties like Coconut Matcha Cloud and Salted Caramel Matcha alongside traditional espresso drinks, locally sourced pastries, and a welcoming space for gathering. In fact, the coffee shop is named after Kajin Sara Lake in the Himalayas, a place described as “a destination above the noise.”

Manassas, VA · 8h

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From $155,000 to $4 million: Homes sold in Alexandria last week

Sellers collected 90.8% of what they first asked, the widest gap in weeks.

Alexandria, VA · 12h

Realty Today

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EYA and Bernstein Buy Fairfax County Church Land for 70-Townhome Idylwood Hill Community

EYA, the Washington, D.C.-based infill developer, has closed on nearly seven acres of underutilized land from St. Paul's Lutheran Church in the Idylwood neighborhood of Fairfax County, Virginia, launching sales this month on a 70-townhome community called Idylwood Hill. Equity partner Bernstein Management joined EYA in the acquisition at 7426 Idylwood Road, situated at the southwestern corner of Leesburg Pike and Idylwood Road near the West Falls Church–Virginia Tech Metro station, according to Bisnow. The purchase price was not disclosed.

Fairfax County, VA · 3d

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Done Deal: Hidden Springs, Found Value

Blueprint advises on the sale of an assisted living and memory care community in Bentonville, Virginia. A local owner/operator seeking to retire engaged Blueprint to sell the community they built and closely managed since 2008. Hidden Springs Senior Living sits on 20 acres in Bentonville, Virginia, with Blue Ridge views, approximately 90 miles West of Washington, DC. Built in 2008, the husband-and-wife owners ran the community for nearly two decades, earning a strong local reputation within the region.

Bentonville, VA · 2d

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Five Acres, Sixteen Homes, and a $3.5 Million Question

Takoma Park bought and protected part of the former Washington-McLaughlin School land as Dorothy’s Woods. Now the city has passed on the remaining five-acre site as a recreation-center location, the asking price has plunged by $3.5 million, and a newly formed company proposes 16 privately owned homes. What changed, and what would the city gain or give up?

Takoma Park, MD · 2d

Axios DC

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Washington-area home sales plunge nearly 20% as buyers retreat

The D.C. area's home sales took a nosedive last month, according to a new report from real estate group Bright MLS . The big picture: It's more evidence that area buyers and sellers are staying on the sidelines as rates remain high and economic uncertainty prevails. By the numbers: The number of closed home sales across the Washington region dropped 19.2% in October compared to a year ago, per Bright data. New purchase contracts declined 20.4%. Showings were down 15.2%. Seller activity also slowed, with new listings dropping 6.1%. Meanwhile, active listings jumped 22.1% as buyers continued to watch and wait. And while the median sale price remained relatively stable — $625,000 — it did drop 0.8%, marking the first year-over-year decline in over three years. What they're saying: "Buyers are holding back this fall with rates above 7%," said Bright MLS chief economist Lisa Sturtevant in a release. "Higher-income buyers and cash buyers are still in the market, but it has gotten very difficult for first-time and moderate-income buyers." Yes, but: While buyer activity dropped across all of Washington's jurisdictions, D.C.'s median sale price still saw an increase (3.6%), along with several other markets including Fairfax city (6.2%) and

Washington, DC · 2d

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Loudoun County Eyes 199 Public Parcels To Jump-Start Affordable Housing

Loudoun County has identified roughly 199 county- and school-owned parcels that could potentially support attainable housing, according to a staff analysis presented to the county's Transportation and Land Use Committee. But officials caution that most of those sites are not simply shovel-ready — many would require policy decisions, new partnerships, or even the formal conveyance of school property before a single unit could break ground.

Loudoun County, VA · 2d

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Fairfax County, regional homes markets brace for quiet end to the year

A soft autumn could leave the 2026 Fairfax County homes market with fewer sales than in 2025. Home sales totaled 810 countywide in October, down 21.7% from a year before, according to figures reported Nov. 10 by Bright MLS, the region’s multiple-listing service. For the first eight months of...

Fairfax County, VA · 9h

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Washington Sellers Are Cutting Prices at a Rate That Outpaces the Nation

Washington buyers found more room to negotiate as list prices slid and price cuts spread to more homes.

Washington, DC · 23h

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Montgomery County Landlords Will Be Required to Accept Personal Checks and Money Orders

The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved Bill 40-26 on Tuesday, November 10, requiring landlords to accept checks, personal checks or money orders as forms of rent payment. The legislation, led by Council President Natali Fani-González, aims to provide renters with more payment options, particularly those who do not use traditional...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Shaw Restaurants among the Best in DMV

Washington Post restaurant critic Elazar Sontag has come up with his first iteration of “The 40 Best Restaurants in and around D.C.,” with five Shaw restaurants taking high positions on the list. To start, there Saint’s Paradise Cafeteria (601 M St. NW) taking the No. 23 spot. The venerable cafeteria has also gotten the attention of Washingtonian magazine lately, leaping ahead of a number of expensive fine dining establishments in DC. Per Sontag: “If this is your first time here, don’t stress too much about what to order when you reach the front of the line. Every dish stands the test of time.”

Washington, DC · 22h

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Shops At Waldorf To Celebrate Christmas And Hanukkah Together At ‘Light Up The Season’ Free Black Friday Event

WALDORF, Md.– The Shops at Waldorf Center, an open-air power center located just minutes from the Capital Beltway in Waldorf, Maryland (www.theshopsatwaldorfcenter.com), invites the community to a “Light Up the Season” celebration honoring the diverse holiday traditions of Charles County. This free, family-friendly celebration will feature a...

Waldorf, MD · 1d

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Purple Heart Homes Demonstrates Modular Construction Techniques at Housing Showcase

To show what modular construction can offer veterans, South Carolina-based veterans’ organization Purple Heart Homes teamed up with residential building product manufacturers from across the U.S. to construct a fully accessible modular home on the National Mall in Washington D.C. in just five days. The home was part of the 2026 HUD Innovative Housing Showcase, which featured a “Made in America” theme.

Washington, DC · 22h

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Exclusive: Bernstein Cos. Sells 338 Units in Suburban DC

Harbor Group issued a $44 million loan for the buyer. Raith Capital Partners has purchased The Highline, a 338-unit community in Hyattsville, Md., from The Bernstein Cos., according to Yardi Matrix information. Harbor Group International issued a $43.8 million acquisition loan, with a maturity date slated for August 2031. A...

Hyattsville, MD · 1d

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JBG SMITH Sells Majority Stake in Ballston Office Tower

JBG SMITH⁠ has sold a majority stake in a Ballston office tower it developed more than a decade ago. The Bethesda-based real estate investment trust sold a 90% interest in the 306,200-square-foot office tower at 800 N. Glebe Road in Arlington, the company announced in its third-quarter earnings report. The tower is valued at $79 million, according to the Washington Business Journal. JBG Smith will continue to manage and lease the property.

Arlington, WA · 1d

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In Southern Maryland, Retirees Are Finding Their People At This 55+ Community With A Shared Garden And Top-Tier Community Center

Retirement in Southern Maryland is getting a fresh twist, and it starts with a shovel and a seat at the community table. One grandmother bought several homes over her lifetime, yet her newest purchase here topped them all, and the shared garden was the feature she looked forward to most.

White Plains, MD · 10d