Category: Local

Ashburn, VA, has a relatively low crime rate compared to national and state averages. Based on the most recent data available as of March 25, 2025, here’s a breakdown: Overall […]

Michael Delano | March 25, 2025

What constitutes a “good” salary in Ashburn, Virginia, hinges on your lifestyle, family size, and financial aspirations, but let’s break it down with some concrete figures. Ashburn sits in Loudoun […]

Michael Delano | March 20, 2025

Spring has sprung! You know what that means—longer days, blooming flowers, and… a red-hot housing market! If you’re planning to buy a home this spring, you also know, you’re not alone. […]

Michael Delano | March 16, 2025

As of March 4, 2025, Northern Virginia is undergoing notable unemployment shifts due to government layoffs driven by the Trump administration’s push to shrink the federal workforce. Reports suggest the […]

Michael Delano | March 4, 2025

Research suggests there has been an increase in homes for sale in Ashburn, VA, in 2025 compared to 2024. The number of active real estate listings in Ashburn has risen, […]

Michael Delano | February 25, 2025

Based on available information online, Ashburn, VA, has not seen major layoffs, despite some national trends. Ashburn, known for its data centers and tech industry, appears to have a stable […]

Michael Delano | February 24, 2025

If I had a dollar for every time someone told me they’re “waiting for rates to drop” before buying a home, I’d probably own a vacation house in the Bahamas […]

Michael Delano | February 24, 2025

It’s surprising how often I hear from renters—and even agents—that they’re holding off on buying a home because they think they need a 20% down payment. Let’s set the record […]

Michael Delano | January 10, 2025

Think back to how you first were introduced to credit; for me it was college spring break. I ran out of clean shirts, so I filled out the credit app […]

Michael Delano | October 3, 2024

Do you need 20% down to buy a home? I am still so surprised at how many conversations I have with renters that say they have not bought because they […]

Michael Delano | September 23, 2024