Did these two actually own the properties???
The article links to real estate sites. I checked the first one, 9667 Hawkshead Dr Lorton VA. The Fairfax County web site lists Alvi Hina as the owner. Hina is married to one of the Awans.
http://icare.fairfaxcounty.gov/ffxcare/search/commonsearch.aspx?mode=address