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Notes on the local market

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Oct 30, 2026 · 3 min read

Mortgage Points and Rate Buydowns Explained

One point is 1% of your loan and can lower your rate. See how points, lender credits, and buydowns work, and what to ask.

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Oct 30, 2026 · 3 min read

Halloween Home Check for Arlington Homeowners

Five quick things to do before trick-or-treaters arrive: lights, walkway, pumpkins, pets, and leaves. Takes 20 minutes.

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Oct 30, 2026 · 3 min read

Arlington Housing Market Report, Summer 2026

Arlington's median sale price was $800,000, up 11.1%, but sales fell 4.0% and sellers got 98.0% of asking. See all Q3 numbers.

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Oct 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Does Metro Access Affect Arlington Home Prices?

Buyers weigh Metro access, but a ZIP code number cannot isolate it. See Q3-2026 Bright MLS numbers for four Metro-area ZIPs.

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Oct 29, 2026 · 3 min read

NoVA Condo and Townhouse Listings Up 49.7%

NVAR's September report: condo and townhouse listings up 49.7% from a year ago, detached up 5.7%. See what it means.

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Oct 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Winter Home Checklist for Arlington Homeowners

Ten simple checks before the cold: gutters, furnace filter, outdoor faucets, drafts, and more. Do them this weekend.

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Oct 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Sell My House Fast in Arlington: Your Options

Need to sell soon? Compare a regular listing, an as-is sale, a cash offer, and a rent-back. Plain pros, cons, and questions to ask.

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Oct 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Buyer Closing Costs in Virginia Explained

What costs come with buying a home, what is a Loan Estimate, and when do you get the Closing Disclosure? A plain guide.

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Oct 29, 2026 · 3 min read

How to Make an Offer With More Homes for Sale

Arlington sellers got 98.0% of their original price this summer. See how buyers can write a smart offer with more choices.

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Oct 28, 2026 · 3 min read

How to Donate Food in Arlington, VA (AFAC)

AFAC takes food donations at its Arlington drop-off. See the address, hours, and other ways to give or volunteer.

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Oct 28, 2026 · 3 min read

Does Home Staging Help in Arlington, VA?

With more homes for sale, buyers compare more. See what staging is, what it can do, and how we do it for every seller.

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Oct 28, 2026 · 3 min read

How to Declutter Before You Move: Keep, Donate, Sell

Moving soon? Use four piles (keep, donate, sell, toss) to cut your stuff down before you list. Simple steps for Arlington homeowners

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