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February 7, 2025

Job Cuts and Office Mandates: Real Estate Impact

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.

January 17, 2025

10 Key Insights On Your New 2025 Assessment

In Arlington, real estate assessments are made every year for the full calendar year. There are two components to the assessment: Land and Improvements. Even for a condo, there is a land component. The improvement component is everything that was added to the land, e.g. the house or building. Here are 10 insights to know.

November 21, 2024

Do You Know Value? Appraisal, Assessment, AVM, CMA

When it comes to valuing residential real estate, the terminology can feel like a maze. Appraisal? Assessment? AVM? CMA? And how do they connect to market value? Let’s untangle this web and make sense of how these methods differ and overlap.

November 1, 2024

Real Estate Scams

The real estate market is already tough enough — when you’re buying, renting or refinancing the mortgage on a home, the last thing you want to worry about is being scammed. Unfortunately, criminals are getting more creative in how they target housing consumers. In 2022, real estate fraud resulted in victim losses of nearly $400 million, according to data from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. Here are five common real estate and mortgage scams to keep on your radar, plus tips to avoid becoming a scammer’s next victim.

September 25, 2024

How Selling a Condo Differs from Selling a House

In the competitive real estate market of Arlington, understanding the distinctions between condos and single-family homes is essential for successful sales. While condos are often sold in greater numbers, their unique marketing requirements, pricing considerations, and communal living aspects can complicate the sales process.

September 12, 2024

What Savvy Sellers Know

Knowledge is power and when used properly, it can give you an advantage over the competition. Here are a few insider tips that might be new to some people. They are equally valuable for a buyer - don't go into a transaction blindly.

September 4, 2024

9 Key Factors That Will Get Your Condo Sold Fast

Selling a condo quickly in a competitive market requires more than just listing it on the MLS and waiting for offers. In today’s real estate landscape, getting a fast sale means paying attention to several critical factors that can make or break a deal. Whether you’re preparing to list your condo or wondering how to attract more buyers, these 9 key strategies will help you stand out, generate interest, and get your condo sold fast. From pricing to presentation, these actionable tips will ensure your property catches the right buyers’ attention and leads to a successful sale.

August 7, 2024

10 Reasons Why Your Condo Didn’t Sell.

Properties don't sell for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it is just one; often it is a combination of factors. Price, condition, location, and exposure are just a few possible reasons why it didn't sell.