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Neighborhoods, housing and local life in Arlington County.
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Inventory is up about 31%, sales are down and prices are still rising. Here’s what the latest numbers mean for buyers and sellers in Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria and Loudoun.
Keep reading: Northern Virginia Housing Market Update: September 2026Daniel ParkNo. 166
June 2026 prices rose 5.2% and homes sold in 19 days on average, even as rates climbed. Here’s the mid-year picture for Northern Virginia and what comes next.
Keep reading: Northern Virginia Housing Market: Mid-Year 2026 ReviewDaniel ParkNo. 165
Real estate tax rates differ by more than 30 cents per $100 across Northern Virginia. Here’s what the same home would cost in each place, plus the car tax.
Keep reading: Northern Virginia Property Taxes: Rates, Real Bills and What Newcomers MissDaniel ParkNo. 160
America turns 250 this Saturday. Here are the confirmed Northern Virginia fireworks shows for 2026, the best Arlington spots to see the National Mall show, and how to plan around crowds.
Keep reading: Where to Watch July 4th Fireworks in Northern Virginia (2026, America’s 250th)Daniel ParkNo. 122
Arlington's 2026 residential assessments rose 3.2% and the average home hit $882,900. Here's how close they are to market value and how to check yours.
Keep reading: Arlington’s 2026 Property Assessments: Are They Close to Market Value?Daniel ParkNo. 114
Arlington had far more homes for sale in 2025 than in 2024, homes took longer to sell and price cuts were more common. Here's what the data shows by property type.
Keep reading: Arlington Housing Market 2025 Review: Condos, Townhouses and Single-Family HomesDaniel ParkNo. 112
Prices rose modestly, sales held steady and inventory climbed in Northern Virginia in 2025. Here's the full-year data and what it suggests for 2026.
Keep reading: Northern Virginia Housing Market: 2025 Year in Review and the 2026 OutlookDaniel ParkNo. 102
Arlington and DC sit a bridge apart but run on different tax systems, rental laws and housing stock. Here is a clear side-by-side for buyers and renters deciding between them.
Keep reading: Living in Arlington vs. Washington, DC: Taxes, Housing and Daily Life ComparedDaniel ParkNo. 87
Three neighbors, three very different lifestyles. Here’s an honest comparison of housing, commute, walkability and space to help you choose where to look first.
Keep reading: Arlington vs. Alexandria vs. Fairfax County: Which Fits Your Life?Daniel ParkNo. 84
What to check before buying a teardown or buildable lot in Arlington or Fairfax County: zoning, grading and stormwater rules, utilities, and the true all-in budget.
Keep reading: Buying a Teardown or Lot in Arlington or Fairfax: Costs and Due Diligence