The Hunt Country Journal

Loudoun County's housing market cooled noticeably in August. Fewer homes sold, far fewer went under contract, and inventory climbed 23% over last year. Yet the median price held steady at $765,000.

The July 2026 Loudoun County real estate numbers are out. Take this opportunity to update yourself on the state of the market half way through the year.

The American Wine Society has named Chris Pearmund of Virginia as the recipient of its 2026 Award of Merit — among the most prestigious honors in American wine. The award will be presented at the AWS National Conference in Jacksonville, Florida, October 22–24.

There is something particularly appealing about a home that combines the ease of condominium living with the energy, convenience and sophistication of a true town center. My newest listing at 11990 Market Street #1514 in Midtown at Reston Town Center offers exactly that — together with wonderful western views from its 15th-floor setting.

If you're looking for a reason to spend Labor Day weekend outdoors in Loudoun County, mark your calendar: LoCo Fest 2026 hits 868 Estate Vineyards on Sunday, September 6, from noon to 9 PM. It's the ninth year for this beloved all-day music festival, and it's shaping up to be the biggest one yet — 15 bands, food trucks, wine, beer, and a whole lot of community spirit on the vineyard's scenic grounds in Hillsboro, VA.

A Loudoun County home with a main-level in-law suite, a car enthusiast's three-bay garage, and Blue Ridge views on approx. three acres near Purcellville.

Loudoun County's housing market kept its momentum in June, marking a third straight month of sales growth even as inventory tightened and price gains stayed modest. Sales Activity Loudoun County saw 541 closed sales in June, up 2.5% (13 more) from a year ago. The growth wasn't even across the map, though. Lovettsville (20180) bounced back in a big way after a slow May, with sales more than doubling — up 157.1%, or 11 additional closings. Purcellville (20132) also had a strong

A rare offering in Virginia wine country: Peter Leonard-Morgan of Hunt Country Sotheby's International Realty is representing the $12.8 million Meriwether Vineyards portfolio—three established wineries, a historic farm store, and the land and assets behind them, now ready for their next chapter.

There are wineries for sale, and then there are legacies. Four celebrated Virginia wineries, offered together for the first time.

Each year, Sotheby's International Realty publishes its Luxury Outlook — a global read on where wealth is moving, what today's buyers value most, and how the world's finest properties are trading. The mid-year edition has just arrived, and I've embedded the full report below so you can explore it in its entirety. Before you do, a few thoughts on how these worldwide trends read from here in Middleburg, where estates, vineyards, and equestrian land have always traded on their o

Buyer activity strengthened across much of the county even as inventory stayed tight. Where Loudoun home sales moved in May 2026, by ZIP code and change from a year earlier. The Loudoun County housing market continued to show resilience and steady momentum in May, with buyer activity increasing across much of the county despite ongoing inventory constraints. Closed sales rose 4.4% year over year, with 543 homes sold — 23 more than May of last year. It was another encouraging