Summary answer: Genuine Quantico-adjacent military demand, I-95 and VRE access, and NOVA-migration seeking relative affordability are the real drivers behind Stafford's demand — not any single new development, and this holds true even amid the market's modest, mixed recent price signals.
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What's driving Stafford values right now
| Factor | Effect |
|---|---|
| Quantico-adjacent military demand | A durable, long-standing value driver |
| VRE access (Leeland Road, Brooke) | Real, ongoing commuter appeal |
| NOVA-migration for relative affordability | Steady demand from buyers priced out of closer-in NOVA |
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