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Market Notes &
Honest Takes.

Short-form observations on Washington DC Metro real estate — what I'm seeing right now, and what it means for buyers and sellers.

Printed NOVA Military Real Estate market analysis showing comparable sales and net proceeds on a desk with a laptop and calculator
July 21, 2026 · 4 min read

What a Real Home Valuation Looks Like (and Why a Zestimate Isn't One)

A homeowner came to me to understand their options. Instead of an algorithm's estimate, I ran the real numbers — payoff, comps, net proceeds — and we found a path most sellers don't know they have.

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Aerial view of a Northern Virginia neighborhood at golden hour
July 21, 2026 · 3 min read

Welcome to the NOVA Military Real Estate Blog

A new home for market notes, PCS observations, and honest takes on Washington DC Metro real estate.

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Honest data on what's actually happening in the Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC market - from someone working it daily. No fluff, no listings spam.