Mortgage rates don’t follow the Fed line by line—they track the 10-year Treasury bond. Here’s how the Fed Funds Rate, Treasury yields, and mortgage rates connect, and what it means for Arlington condo buyers and sellers.
Special assessments are one of the biggest hidden surprises in condo living. Here’s what buyers and sellers need to know to avoid being caught off guard.
Condo buyers in Arlington are often surprised by the fine print. From pets and rentals to flooring, parking, and even blinds, here are 10 condo rules that catch both buyers and sellers off guard.
Want to know what makes a condo sell fast in Arlington? From pricing and staging to marketing and timing, here are seven proven factors that help sellers stand out in a competitive market and attract serious buyers.
Selling your condo? These 11 small, often-overlooked updates are quick, inexpensive, and make a big impression on buyers.
In real estate, “almost” doesn’t count. Learn when a contract is truly binding and why even small changes—like who holds the deposit—can turn a deal into a counteroffer.
When you see a property listed “as-is,” it might sound like a warning—but it’s not always a red flag. In this article, we break down what the term really means for both buyers and sellers, what rights each party still has, and how to navigate inspections and negotiations with confidence.
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.
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.
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.