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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 · 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 · 11h
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Bring An Empty Trunk Because Potomac Mills In Woodbridge Is Virginia’s Biggest Outlet Haul

Bloomingdale’s, Saks OFF 5TH, and Nordstrom Rack all share one roof here, and the roof covers 1.6 million square feet. That’s a lot of floor for bargain hunting. All of it sits on a single level, too. More than 200 stores and restaurants fill the place. Some counts...

Woodbridge, VA · 3d
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This Maryland Farm Sells Fresh Organic Produce All Year For Prices That Beat The Grocery Store

One farm stand here has racked up more than 2,400 Google reviews, and the bakery gets mentioned more than the vegetables. That tells you a lot about its priorities. I like a place that understands dessert. The produce still steals plenty of attention. Seeded watermelons, yellow watermelons, peaches, plums, and...

Clinton, MD · 3d
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After 26 seasons, Nathan's Dairy Bar in Manassas under new family ownership

Nathan’s Dairy Bar, at 8948 Mathis Ave. in Manassas, is entering a new chapter. The ice cream shop announced the transition to new family ownership in a Nov. 8 Facebook post, welcoming longtime family friends as its new owners after 26 seasons in business. The families will continue working together through a partnership to help ensure a smooth transition while maintaining the shop’s traditions, ice cream quality and customer service, according to the announcement. “For 26 seasons, Nathan’s Dairy Bar has been more than just an ice cream shop,” the post stated. “It’s been a place where memories are made, friendships are formed, and generations of families have gathered for something sweet.” The business was founded in 2001 by Manassas resident David Hutton, who named the shop after his son, Nathan, according to the business website. Nathan’s specializes in soft-serve ice cream, offering a variety of flavors and sherbet options. The shop also changes its featured flavors twice a week and promotes special offers through its Facebook page. In its announcement, the families thanked customers for their support over the past 26 seasons and expressed their commitment to continuing the business’s legacy. “New Family, Same Sweet Tradition!” the post stated.

Manassas, VA · 2d

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Alexandria Mourns Roberto Gomez, Founder of Cornerstone Craftsman

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Roberto Gomez, the Alexandria entrepreneur and youth advocate who founded Cornerstone Craftsman to help young people build brighter futures through the skilled trades, has died, according to a statement from the nonprofit’s board of directors. The news of his death brought grief to the community...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Six-Week Holiday Market Pop-Up to Return to Fairfax Corner

Creative Collective’s annual holiday pop-up is returning to Fairfax Corner in a new location. The six-week holiday market will run from Friday, November 13, to Thursday, December 24. In this year’s smaller space, located next to Chico’s, shoppers will be able to discover goods from seven small businesses across the region.

Fairfax, 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 · 2d

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Neighborhood Development Approved for Wolf Trap Nursery Site in Vienna

A Vienna-based home development company is officially set to build a neighborhood at the longtime Wolf Trap Nursery site, FFX Now reports. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved Sekas Homes’ proposal to build 13 single-family units on the 6.5-acre property. The board also approved the developer’s rezoning application, clearing the way for the project to proceed.

Vienna, VA · 1d

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Menhaden debate pits Chesapeake Bay conservation concerns against fears of job losses

CHESAPEAKE BAY - A regional fisheries board is weighing whether to cut the amount of Atlantic menhaden that commercial vessels can harvest from the Chesapeake Bay as both concerned conservationists and fishing advocates weigh in. Supporters of new harvesting limits say tightening the menhaden catch quotas could leave more food...

Chesapeake Bay, VA · 1d

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Alexandria leaders brace for budget cuts, potential tax increases

City Manager Jim Parajon and his staff laid out a stark budget reality at Alexandria City Council’s annual budget retreat. As he contends with an estimated $10 million to $15 million budget shortfall in the 2028 fiscal year budget, Parajon is asking all city departments to submit their budget proposals to him with 3% cuts. He’s also asking that Alexandria City Public Schools limit its operating budget transfer request to 2.25% over what was approved in the current budget, amounting to a cap of $7.1 million.

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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Governor Moore Touts Programs Delivering Relief From High Energy Prices to Record Number of Maryland Families

Annapolis, MD — As colder temperatures arrive and energy costs continue to put pressure on household budgets, Gov. Wes Moore today announced that Maryland is helping a record number of families access critical assistance to pay their home energy bills. Through the Maryland Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Office of Home Energy Program (OHEP), the state served nearly 150,000 households in fiscal year 2026.

Maryland · 2d

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Data Centers Are Raising Pay Across the Carolinas and Virginia. Costs Are Rising Too

Data-center construction is creating more business for construction crews, material suppliers and professional services firms across parts of the Southeast. It is also bringing higher costs that may complicate the benefits of the boom. In a new survey of 376 companies, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond found that businesses...

Virginia · 3d

The Cool Down

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Grid serving Maryland and Virginia expects record winter demand as power reserves tighten

"Reliability of the system will depend on that performance."

Washington, DC · 2d

billboardinsider.com

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Company of the Day – Trone Outdoor

Markets: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware. Trone Outdoor operates a billboard plant with over 500 faces in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. The company has been in business since 1984. John Trone has been the company’s President but we learned that John Trone passed away on August 26th, 2026. His niece Lynn Myers is now the company president. John was also a realtor at Bennett Williams Commercial and served on the Board of Visitors (College of Liberal Arts) for Temple University and as a Board member for the American Red Cross in York PA.

Hanover, PA · 1d

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This Maryland Consignment Village Features a Maze of Carefully Organized Treasures

Two large cases of rare coins sit just down the hall from vintage toys, old records, and colorful glassware. That’s the kind of surprise waiting at this Maryland antique marketplace, where more than 25 vendors fill two floors with carefully arranged finds. The booths have distinct personalities. One leans...

Olney, MD · 4d

Bay Net

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Maryland Officials Say Farm Keeps Polluting, Despite Fine And Lawsuit

Liquified manure, wads of uneaten hay, gallons of sour milk and juices from rotting cow carcasses. State environmental inspectors say those are the suspected ingredients of a toxic stew that has repeatedly overtaken a stream in northeast Maryland in recent years. It turns the water a sickly green, kills fish by the thousands and gives off a foul odor.

Maryland · 4d

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N. Va. Christmas Market canceled, leaving small vendors scrambling to regroup

For the last four years, Krissy Reynolds has loaded up her truck with colorful handmade soaps, then driven more than three hours from Roanoke to Northern Virginia, ready to greet the crowds streaming in at the Northern Virginia Christmas Market at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly. When the Chantilly...

Chantilly, VA · 5d

whatnow.com

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A Maryland Craft Brewery With 30 Years in Business Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Clipper City Brewing Company, L.P. has filed for bankruptcy protection. Case records show that it is doing business as Heavy Seas Beer, a craft brewery based in Maryland. The brewery has been operating since 1995 and has built its business around producing a range of craft beers. The filing comes as the company recently joined other independent breweries under a shared business platform.

Maryland · 2d