Annandale

In Annandale, VA, hosts John and Christine tour 3 homes with realtor Deirdre Thao Vo. First, a split-level starter home, followed by a charming mid-century modern home with contemporary updates. Finally, the hosts explore a 5 bed/5 bath modern, open-concept home. Also learn about Annandale’s Korean food and business community, thriving local arts scene and one particularly interesting shop.

Christine and John visit a split level house in the tree-lined Crestwood Manor neighborhood of Annandale, Virginia. With a patio and large backyard, there's a lot to love outside. Inside, the 4-bedroom house is move-in ready with new floors, large windows, and a whitewashed brick fireplace. The kitchen and bathroom are a bit dated and can use updates but this starter home has plenty of potential.

"This looks like a resort!", exclaims John as he and Christine visit a 4-bedroom mid-century modern home in the sought-after Truro neighborhood of Annandale. The large picture windows provide spectacular views of the wooded, quarter acre lot and the has been updated with new flooring and contemporary touches. With clean lines, timeless design, and updates, this home is a keeper!

John and Christine love the vibe in this 5-bedroom, 5-bath modern contemporary home, which sits on a half acre lot in the Byrneley Views neighborhood of Annandale, VA. It's a new-build home where huge windows bring in the natural light and the open floor plan on the main level creates a perfect entertaining space. As John says, "This house has the wow factor from the moment you step into it."

Annandale residents discuss how their community evolved into a hub for Korean-American culture. Over the past several decades, Korean restaurants and businesses have played a significant role in revitalizing struggling areas of Annandale and earned the community the title of Virginia's original Koreatown. Kogiya, a Korean BBQ restaurant, shows the interactive and engaging nature of Korean cuisine.