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Notes on the local market

Wall clock and a lit lamp in a living room at dusk.

Oct 23, 2026 · 3 min read

Daylight Saving Ends Nov 1: Home Checklist

Clocks fall back on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Use the time change to check smoke alarm batteries, lights, and heat.

Read more →Brick home at dusk with warm windows and light frost on the lawn.

Oct 23, 2026 · 3 min read

Buying a Home in Winter: Arlington VA Buyers

Fewer buyers shop in winter. Bright MLS shows Arlington sellers got 97.1% of asking in late 2025. Here is what that means for you.

Read more →Illustration of a condo building, brick townhouses, and a detached house.

Oct 23, 2026 · 3 min read

Condos and Townhouses vs Detached: NoVA Aug 2026

Condo listings rose 44.8% and townhouse listings 29.9% in the NVAR region, while detached fell 8.5%. See Loudoun too.

Read more →Pile of fall leaves along a curb beside a tree-lined street.

Oct 22, 2026 · 3 min read

Arlington Fall Leaf Collection 2026: How It Works

Arlington's leaf vacuum runs November to December with two passes. Here is how it works and what to do with your leaves.

Read more →Clean brick front walk with raked leaves and a potted mum by the door.

Oct 22, 2026 · 3 min read

Fall Curb Appeal Checklist for Arlington Sellers

Leaves, mulch, porch lights, and clean walks. A simple fall curb appeal checklist for selling your Arlington home.

Read more →Calendar page and house keys on a wooden table.

Oct 22, 2026 · 3 min read

Buy Now or Wait for Rates to Drop? Arlington VA

Mortgage rates hit 7.40% on October 8, 2026. Should you buy now or wait? Here is a plain way to think about it.

Read more →Magnifying glass over a blank page next to a small model house.

Oct 22, 2026 · 3 min read

How to Read a Home Listing: 6 Things to Check

Photos, price history, days on market, and the remarks. Learn what to check on a listing before you tour a home.

Read more →Two envelopes side by side on a desk with a pen.

Oct 21, 2026 · 3 min read

How to Compare Two Offers on Your Arlington Home

Two offers on your home? The highest price is not the whole story. Compare money, dates, conditions, and how sure the buyer is to close.

Read more →Half-painted white wall with a paint roller and a drop cloth.

Oct 21, 2026 · 3 min read

Sell As-Is or Get Ready First? Arlington VA

Selling your Arlington home as-is can be right for some sellers. Here is how to decide, and what getting ready first can change.

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Oct 21, 2026 · 3 min read

NoVA Months of Supply by County, September 2026

Alexandria had the most months of supply at 3.9 in September 2026, Prince William the least at 2.4. See all five counties from Bright MLS.

Read more →Carved pumpkins glowing on a porch step at dusk.

Oct 21, 2026 · 2 min read

Arlington Events Oct 30 to Nov 1, 2026

Symphony Spooktacular Oct 30, trick-or-treat at Shirlington Oct 31, and a Dia de los Muertos picnic Nov 1. Confirm with organizers.

Read more →A single house key on a wooden table in soft light.

Oct 21, 2026 · 3 min read

First-Time Home Buyer Steps in Arlington VA

Buying your first home in Arlington? Here are the steps in order, from your budget to the keys, in plain words.

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