Former Arlington resident Stephen Miller is President Donald Trump’s pick for White House chief of staff, and Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) says the news is cause for tears.
Beyer learned of Miller’s promotion during a live interview on BBC Newsnight today (Friday). Asked what it meant, he replied, “It means I’m going to go cry for the next half hour.”
A $10,000 grant will help a local nonprofit bring new healthcare resources to Northern Virginia residents with cognitive impairments.
The Arlington County Medical Society Foundation recently presented The Arc of Northern Virginia with its 2026 KSP Donation, named in honor of Kelly and Stephen Park.
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Question: I don’t want to do any work to my home when I sell it, should I offer it “as-is”?
Answer: Selling a property “as-is” in Northern Virginia carries a practical purpose and a contractual definition that may differ and/or carry unintended consequences.
Implied Definition
When sellers market a property as-is, they’re usually implying that they do not want the hassle of making repairs; sometimes they also want to convey that they won’t negotiate credits for repairs either. That does not automatically mean the buyer cannot inspect the property. The parties might agree to a pre-offer inspection or an inspection contingency that allows the buyer to void the contract.
As-is doesn’t necessarily mean that a property has problems, but sellers should understand that most buyers assume an as-is property has issues and will approach it accordingly.
Technical/Contractual Definition
In Northern Virginia’s Contingencies/Clauses Addendum you’ll find a section for selling “as-is” with the following selectable options:
Seller will not clean or remove debris. The standard is for the property to be free of trash/debris and broom clean.
The seller is not responsible for addressing any wood destroying insect/termite issues. The standard agreement requires the seller to pay for any damage from wood destroying insects.
The seller is not required to fix any Homeowners/Condo Association violations related to the physical condition of the property.
The buyer assumes responsibility for compliance with applicable smoke-detector laws and regulations.
The seller is not responsible for compliance with notices of violation from local authorities.
Many properties are marketed as-is, but it’s less common for the as-is clause(s) in the contract to be used. Calling a property “as-is” in the marketing does not make it so, only the contract does that.
Understand Your Choice
I often talk to homeowners who ask to sell as-is because they don’t want to deal with buyer repair requests but their home is in good condition and they don’t mind negotiating for repair credits or addressing a big ticket issue. In cases like this, declaring a home as-is can discourage buyers unnecessarily or possibly net sellers less money. A better approach is to communicate those expectations up-front with a buyer without calling the home as-is.
For buyers who come across an as-is sale, it’s important to ask the right questions to find out what the seller’s true intentions are. For example, will they allow a pre-offer inspection or a void-only inspection after contract? Do they intend to address HOA/condo violations? Make sure that you are pricing and negotiating contract terms based on the seller’s intention, not based on your assumptions.
Who Uses As-Is?
As-is sales are common in estate sales (seller may have limited knowledge of the property) or properties marketed towards builders/investors (flips or tear-downs). There are plenty of other appropriate use cases for a true as-is sale, but those are the most common that I see.
It may not even be Thanksgiving yet, but Santa Claus is about to arrive in Pentagon City.
Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick is flying into Fashion Centre at Pentagon City starting next weekend.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 PM-7:30 PM
Where: Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy Street, Arlington VA, in person only
During autumn, when baseball is a more casual sport at the local level, Arlington hosts what has become a popular youth tournament celebrating a local legend.
On the second weekend of October, the 10th Coach Sam Fox Fall Classic tourney, hosted by Arlington Travel Baseball, featured 48 teams from the 9-under to 14-under age levels.
National Chamber Ensemble's 20th Anniversary Season opens with an evening of Romantic masterworks by Schubert, Mendelssohn and Brahms. Acclaimed soprano Karin Paludan joins National Chamber Ensemble musicians for a program celebrating the beauty, passion, and elegance of the Romantic era.
Featuring chamber music and vocal selections by three of classical music's most beloved composers. The concert features "Shepherd on a Rock", Schubert's spellbinding opera-like song, Mendelssohn's glorious Piano Trio in D minor and Brahms dramatic Piano Quartet in G minor. Join us for an inspiring evening of exceptional artistry as we begin our milestone 20th season.
Takeout and delivery options are a cornerstone of Arlington’s restaurant industry, offering a low-effort solution for a busy weeknight or a relaxing evening at home.
Here are the nominees for Best Restaurant for Takeout/Delivery in Arlington as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your favorite restaurant? Write it in!
Voting will close on Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Voting for Best Lunch Spot in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Urgent Care in Arlington. The full results are now official:
A total of 384 votes were cast, and Immediate Care by PMA Health squeaked into victory — a changeup from 2024, when readers picked Agile Providers for No. 1.
See all ARLnow Readers’ Choice winners here.
County Democrats are aiming to use their 2026 success as a springboard to 2027 and the all-important 2028 presidential election.
“The work we did is still incomplete,” newly re-elected County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti said at the Nov. 4 monthly meeting of the Arlington County Democratic Committee.
A federal judge late last night (Thursday) blocked the Trump administration from breaking ground on its 250-foot arch in Memorial Circle for 14 days.
The temporary restraining order by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan is another setback for one of President Donald Trump’s most prominent projects in his vision to remake Washington.
Construction work on two upgraded fields adjacent to Kenmore Middle School is expected to begin within the next few weeks.
The project will convert the existing natural-turf fields into synthetic turf and redesign the field space to accommodate a variety of sporting uses. New lighting, seating, walkways and landscaping are part of the project, as is improved access along 2nd Street S.
Shoplifting Turns Robbery — Two men tried to walk out of a business on the 1000 block of N. Fillmore Street in Clarendon without paying on Oct. 27, police say. When an employee confronted them, one suspect grabbed merchandise from the employee before both fled in a sedan. No injuries were reported. [ACPD]
Weigh In on Police Video — The Arlington County Police Department is seeking public feedback on a draft update to its policy governing “the release of video footage in police-involved critical incidents.” The update aims to tie the timeline for releasing footage to milestones in the investigative process. Comments are due Dec. 4. [ACPD]
Taps for Civil War Teen — An unidentified Union soldier, believed to be about 17, who was killed at the Second Battle of Bull Run in 1862 was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday. His remains were found near Manassas in 2024. [Washington Post]
Swanson Teacher Wins Fulbright — Swanson Middle School French teacher Leigh Rauseo has received a Fulbright Teacher Exchange Award for the 2026-27 academic year, through a State Department program that connects U.S. educators with international colleagues. “I’m especially excited for the opportunity to become a student again,” Rauseo said. [Patch]
McAuliffe Backing 4 P’s Deal? — Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) is a lead investor in a group taking over Ireland’s Four Provinces in Falls Church, a source told the News-Press. The group raised $800,000 from 27 investors, and longtime owner Colm Dillon is expected to “remain deeply involved with the restaurant.” [Falls Church News-Press]
Fun Run Road Closures — Several Falls Church streets near the W&OD Trail, including parts of Great Falls Street, Little Falls Street and Maple Avenue, will be closed 7:30-10 a.m. Sunday for the Columbia Church Fun Run, according to the city. [City of Falls Church]
Region’s Home Prices Flat — The D.C. region’s median single-family home price was $656,200 in the third quarter, down 0.2% from a year earlier, according to the National Association of Realtors. Meanwhile, 58% of Virginia Realtors surveyed expect prices to be lower heading into winter. [FFXnow]
It’s Friday — Expect patchy fog and a 60% chance of rain showers today, mainly before 4 p.m., with a high near 69 under mostly cloudy skies. Tonight stays mostly cloudy with a low around 50 and northwest wind gusts as high as 21 mph. [NWS]
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Once again, Clarendon United Methodist Church will be selling gorgeous Fraser Fir Christmas Trees (and wreaths) with ALL PROCEEDS going to PathForward. Last year we were able to donate $14,000 and we’re hoping to be able to give even more this year. You can purchase your tree ahead of time and pick it up Thanksgiving weekend or the first weekend in December. Visit https://www.clarendonumc.org/events/christmas-trees/ for more information and to purchase your tree.
