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Notes on the local market

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Oct 25, 2026 · 3 min read

Papers You Need to Sell Your Home in Virginia

Gather these papers before you list: deed, mortgage payoff, HOA or condo documents, warranties, and more. A plain checklist for sellers.

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Oct 25, 2026 · 3 min read

Get Your Home Ready to List in 30 Days: A Timeline

Planning to sell? Here is a week-by-week 30-day plan to get your Arlington home ready: sort, fix, clean, stage, and photograph.

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Oct 25, 2026 · 3 min read

NoVA Median Sold Price by County: September 2026

Bright MLS shows September 2026 median sold prices from $579,990 in Prince William to $750,000 in Loudoun. See all five counties.

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Oct 25, 2026 · 2 min read

Arlington Events: November 4 to 11, 2026

Arts and coffee on Nov 4, a mindful art and yoga workshop Nov 8, and Veterans Day workshops Nov 11. Listings are user-submitted. Confirm.

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Oct 24, 2026 · 2 min read

Arlington Events Saturday, November 14, 2026

Printmaking at Art House 7 and a drop-in knitting hour on Saturday, November 14. Both listings are user-submitted, so confirm first.

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Oct 24, 2026 · 3 min read

Montgomery vs Prince George's County MD: Q2-2026

Montgomery County MD had a $680,000 median and 2.7 months of supply in spring 2026. Prince George's had $450,000 and 3.3. See the numbers.

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Oct 24, 2026 · 3 min read

Selling an Inherited Home: Cleanout, Repairs, Staging

Inherited a home full of belongings? Here is how The White Glove Home Sale Method helps with cleanout, repairs, and getting it ready to sell.

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Oct 24, 2026 · 3 min read

Inherited a House in Virginia? What to Do First

A relative passed and left you a house. Here are the first steps in plain words: who can sell, probate, taxes, and getting it ready.

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Oct 24, 2026 · 3 min read

DC vs Arlington Housing Market: Q2-2026 Numbers

Bright MLS shows DC had 5.4 months of supply and Arlington 2.6 in spring 2026. See price, speed, and supply side by side.

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Oct 23, 2026 · 3 min read

What Do Sellers Pay at Closing in Virginia?

Selling in Virginia? Here are the costs sellers commonly see at closing, and how to ask for a net sheet before you list.

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Oct 23, 2026 · 2 min read

Arlington Community Events, Week of Oct 26, 2026

A Medicare enrollment talk Oct 26, a Pike Lunch Club Oct 28, and an Until Help Arrives training Oct 28. Confirm with organizers.

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Oct 23, 2026 · 3 min read

What a 7.40% Mortgage Rate Means Per Month

At 7.40%, a $500,000 loan costs about $3,462 a month in principal and interest. See four loan sizes and how to read them.

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