Tariffs and trade uncertainty leave port real estate markets in flux 

By ASHLEY FAHEY, Washington Business Journal 

Port real estate markets may see impact from changing trade policy and higher tariffs under President Donald Trump, but how and to what extent remain largely unclear. 

Stricter Short-Term Rental Regulations Up For Alexandria City Council Review 

By EMILY LEAYMAN, Patch 

Short-term rental hosts and guests could be faced with stricter guidelines in Alexandria if approved by the city council. On Feb. 22, Alexandria City Council will receive a proposal on new regulations for short-term rentals. Short-term rentals refer to rooms of homes rented to a person for less than 30 days. These types of rentals are permitted in the city with guidelines. The new proposed guidelines would continue to allow short-term rentals with new policies on occupancy, parties and events, parking, accessory dwelling units, complaint resolutions, permit applications and neighbor notifications. 

Election format, climate, Melwood plan and more on County Board’s agenda 

By SCOTT MCCAFFREY, ARLnow 

Ranked-choice voting, a climate resolution, the contentious Melwood development proposal and the draft Fiscal Year 2026 county budget are all on the agenda for a County Board meeting slated for Saturday (Feb. 22). 

Proposed redevelopments on Jermantown Road in Oakton receive final approval 

By SCOTT MCCAFFREY, FFXnow 

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved two redevelopment proposals on Tuesday (Feb. 18) that will turn areas in and around the Flint Hill Office Park near Jermantown Road in Oakton into residential communities. The proposals to redevelop Redwood Plaza (10600 Arrowhead Drive) and a portion of the Flint Hill Office Park (10530 Rosehaven Street) were both approved unanimously. 

Fairfax County seeks land rights for new Tysons West sewer line 

By ANGELA WOOLSEY, FFXnow 

Fairfax County is making headway in its push for the land rights needed to allow construction of a new sewer line in western Tysons.