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1. Man Charged In String Of Fairfax County Medical Office Burglaries (patch.com) ā Police say a Woodbridge man has been charged in a string of Fairfax County medical office burglaries, including a September break-in on Beverly Road in McLean. Investigators linked him to three cases across the Mason, McLean, and Fair Oaks districts and are now checking for other possible connections, while asking anyone with information to contact detectives or Crime Solvers.
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2. 2026 Chrysalis Awards: Kitchen $150,000-$250,000 (qualifiedremodeler.com) ā A McLean home has earned a regional Chrysalis Award for a major kitchen remodel designed around a busy family's daily routines. The reworked layout centers on a large island, hidden storage, and warm wood paired with creamy cabinetry and Calacatta marble. High-performance appliances and thoughtful details aim to make both everyday cooking and entertaining easier and more elegant.
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3. This Northern Virginia Zip Code Shows the Highest Home Appreciation in 2026 (northernvirginiamag.com) ā Homeowners in McLean's 22101 ZIP code are seeing strong gains, with median prices up 17.1% this year and a third of sales closing at $2.5 million or more. Nearly 40% of buyers there are paying cash, underscoring intense demand. The report compares McLean's appreciation to other hot Northern Virginia markets like Rosslyn, Alexandria, Vienna, and Clarendon.
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4. 2026 Chrysalis Awards: Residential Interior $300,000 (qualifiedremodeler.com) ā A McLean estate home in Fairfax County earned a regional Chrysalis Award after a major remodel opened its once-narrow kitchen to a two-story family room and wooded views. With dual islands, a 12-foot window, upgraded appliances, and refreshed mudroom and powder rooms, the project showcases high-end design happening right in the McLean area.
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