August 25, 2024

Inside the MLS: How It Powers Your Property Search

As a real estate agent, one of the most powerful tools at our disposal is the Multiple Listing Service, commonly referred to as the MLS. The MLS is essentially a subscription-based service that real estate agents use to share information about properties for sale. By pooling resources, agents can provide their clients with comprehensive listings that include vital details about each property, such as price, square footage, and amenities.
October 3, 2025

Buying & Selling in the Shutdown: What to Expect

The government shutdown is creating short-term challenges for buyers and sellers in Arlington—from slower FHA/VA/USDA loan processing to NFIP flood insurance lapses. Furloughed federal employees may not be able to use income to qualify until the shutdown ends, while Social Security/disability income continues. With smart planning and flexibility, closings can still move forward.
April 13, 2018

How Accurate Are Zillow Zestimates?

For some reason, people have come to treat Zestimates are the defacto standard. Maybe it has something to do with our desire for instant gratification. In today’s internet-obsessed society, we want instant answers. How accurate are they? Not very. They are better used as a starting point for determining value, not the endpoint.