Happy Monday, Northern Virginia!

In this week’s update:

🏗️ Billions are on the table. Stadiums, data centers, new towns, and long-forgotten properties are suddenly back in play. Find out which 10 massive projects could reshape the DMV for decades to come.

🍽️ The region’s biggest food festival is almost here! Taste of NoVA 2025 returns October 11–12 with 120+ tastings, live chef demos, and all-new behind-the-line experiences.

🍂 Fairfax’s most beloved fall tradition is almost here! With 400+ vendors, live music, local eats, and family fun filling the streets, the 49th Annual Fall Festival is set to make October 11 unforgettable.

🏗️ 10 Big Projects Set to Reshape
Greater Washington

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Driving the news: Despite economic and political uncertainties, developers across Greater Washington are forging ahead with massive real estate ventures that promise to reshape the region’s skyline, and its economy.

Details: Here are 10 major projects in various stages of planning or development:

Reservoir District (D.C.): Two decades in the making, this 25-acre site will transform into a medical and residential hub with 146 townhomes, 400+ apartments, retail, a 6-acre park, and nearly 1M square feet of medical offices.
RFK Campus (D.C.): A new Commanders stadium and mixed-use neighborhood are on deck. Think: 6,000 homes, a sportsplex, retail, and a riverfront district.
Federal Center SW (D.C.): Federal properties are being sold off, offering a blank canvas for a new urban core, potentially featuring a Smithsonian museum and trophy offices.
Therme (D.C.): Poplar Point could soon be home to a $500M “wellness resort” with thermal baths, water slides, and daily crowds of up to 12,000.
Rivana (VA): Just off the Silver Line, this 6M-square-foot development in Sterling is Northern Virginia’s boldest attempt at transit-oriented living, with Fairfax County potentially joining the buildout.
Digital Gateway (VA): The nation’s largest proposed data center campus (22M square feet) is tied up in legal battles after local residents sued over rezoning procedures.
Tysons Casino (VA): A 35-acre entertainment district proposal with a casino, luxury hotel, and convention center may be revived in the next Virginia legislative session.
Viva White Oak (MD): Montgomery County is considering a $320M infrastructure subsidy to jumpstart this new “town” featuring homes, hotels, and life sciences offices across 280 acres.
White Flint Mall (MD): The long-dormant site is back in the spotlight, with new talks of a tax incentive to finally get a large-scale redevelopment moving.
Six Flags Site (MD): Following its closure, Prince George’s County sees this 520-acre property as a once-in-a-generation opportunity for a new economic engine.

Why it matters: These projects bring more than buildings, they bring jobs, housing, tax revenue, and long-term growth to communities across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Locals stand to benefit from improved infrastructure, new public spaces, and expanded economic opportunities.

What’s next: Several of these developments are contingent on public subsidies, zoning approvals, and legal rulings. Expect big moves—and big debates—in the coming years as these projects move from paper to pavement.

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🍽️ Taste of NoVA 2025: Northern Virginia’s Biggest Food Fest Returns This Weekend

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Get ready, food lovers, Taste of NoVA is back this weekend! On October 11–12, the National Museum of the United States Army in Fort Belvoir transforms into Northern Virginia’s premier culinary playground.

This year’s festival brings together 120+ restaurants, wineries, breweries, and distilleries, plus live chef demos, expert pours, and behind-the-line experiences that go beyond your typical tasting event. 👨‍🍳

Watch top chefs like Matt Hill of Ruthie’s All-Day and Bertrand Chemel of 2941 Restaurant in action, and sit in on talks from beverage pros like Becky Harris of Catoctin Creek and Tracy Waldron of the Virginia Wine & Spirits Academy.

🍷 Day 1 features Signature Sips & Bites, while Day 2 brings the Grand Tasting. Or grab a two-day pass to experience it all.

This is one of Northern Virginia’s most flavorful weekends of the year. Visit TasteOfNoVA.com for tickets and details before it sells out!

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🎥 NoVA Real Estate: What’s Actually
Worth Buying in 2025?

In this video, I break down the real numbers and show you which areas in Northern Virginia are truly worth your money and which could end up costing you a fortune. I'm not here to give you the same recycled advice you'll find everywhere else—I provide the hyper-local intel that actually moves the needle.

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🍂 Fairfax’s Fall Festival Returns for
Its 49th Year

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Get ready for one of Northern Virginia’s most charming fall traditions, the City of Fairfax Fall Festival is back on Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What started decades ago as a small artisan market has grown into a massive community celebration with 400+ vendors, live entertainment, kids’ activities, beer gardens, food from local favorites, and more.

🎶 Entertainment highlights: The Rob Hornfeck Enterprise, Alte Kameraden German Band, and Sudden M Pact will take the main stage throughout the day. There will also be performances at the Old Town Square and Children’s stages, plus an outdoor agility course hosted by My Gym for kids ages 2–10.

🍴 Food & drink: Expect crowd-pleasers from Red, Hot & Blue, Sherri’s Crab Cakes, Good Day Crepe, and plenty more, along with three beer gardens to keep spirits high.

🚗 Getting there: Free shuttles will run from Fairfax High School, GMU’s Rappahannock Deck, and Parking Garage B from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A free bike and stroller valet will also be available inside the festival grounds.

Go see it for yourself and enjoy a perfect fall day in Fairfax. 🍂

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📊 Our Current Local Market Numbers

Washington, DC’s housing market is somewhat competitive. Homes average 2 offers and spend around 66 days on the market. The median home price sits near $660K, up 4.8% year-over-year, with most selling at 97.8% of list price.

For Buyers: Competition is moderate, giving you some room to negotiate. Watch for slight price dips and be ready when homes match your criteria—well-priced listings still move fast.

For Sellers: Rising prices and steady demand work in your favor. Pricing strategically and presenting your home well can help you attract multiple offers, even as market pace cools slightly.