April 10, 2025
A surge in Treasury yields just spooked the markets—and it’s pushing mortgage rates higher, too. Learn how the bond market (not the Fed!) drives mortgage rates, and what this means if you’re buying or selling real estate right now.
February 21, 2025
worker layoffs is completely false. The post shows dozens of new listings in Arlington County and Falls Church, Virginia, and suggests that federal workforce cuts by Donald Trump and Elon Musk are triggering a mass sell-off in Northern Virginia.
February 7, 2025
A real estate saying I've heard since day one that has stuck with me is, "Homes are where jobs go to sleep at night." Job growth is one of the biggest indicators of where a market is headed. In Arlington, two opposing forces are at play: the downsizing of the federal workforce and the return-to-office mandate. Given Arlington’s proximity to D.C., both will have a significant impact on the local real estate market. Here are 5 ways that each could impact the market.
December 27, 2024
From smart home features to AI real time pricing, here are my 7 predictions for 2025 in no particular order. 1. Smart Home Features Become the Standard, Not the Perk ...3. The Rise of the 15-Minute Neighborhood...more
October 4, 2024
A circuit court judge has nullified Arlington’s Missing Middle zoning changes. Judge David Schell ruled against the county on four counts, citing failures to properly consider local impacts, follow correct procedures, and comply with state tree canopy regulations during the adoption of the amendments.
September 19, 2024
Low interest rates, while often seen as a driver of real estate transactions, can also discourage homeowners from selling their properties. Many owners secured their homes during a period of historically low mortgage rates. These favorable rates made owning a home more affordable by reducing monthly mortgage payments. If they were to sell, they would likely face much higher interest rates when purchasing a new home, leading to significantly higher monthly payments. This "rate lock-in" effect causes homeowners to think twice about selling,
July 17, 2024
People often ask me how the condo market in Arlington compares to the condo market in DC. Both are dense, urban areas that have a shared history.
Arlington was part of the original ten-mile square surveyed in 1791 for the Nation’s Capital. In 1847, at the request of the local residents, Congress retroceded Arlington to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
July 10, 2024
Last week also marks the end of the first half of 2024. What does the data say? Did you know ChatGPT 4.0 can now analyze spreadsheets? I exported all the 2024 condo listings from the first half and ran it through Chat