A dapper Dutch rabbit, complete with his own tuxedo coloring, is looking for a home in Arlington.
Chadwick Fancypants, or Chad to his friends, is a 6-year-old rabbit available for adoption from the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
The Arlington County Police Department is holding a planned training in a building in Crystal City later today (Tuesday).
The closed training exercise will happen from around 6 p.m. to midnight on the 1800 block of S. Bell Street, according to an ACPD press release. An 11-story tower on this block is currently teed up for an office-to-apartment conversion project, with public hearings scheduled for later this fall.
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This regularly scheduled column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and the greater D.C. Metro area, you can reach him directly at [email protected].
Question: How has the local real estate market performed so far this year?
Answer: After a year where market conditions softened in favor of buyers, the Northern VA real estate market became more favorable for sellers in the first quarter of 2026, while the Washington DC condo market continued to reel.
What is in this article:
- Northern VA, Arlington, and Washington DC Absorption Trends (demand)
- Northern VA, Arlington, and Washington DC Inventory Trends (supply)
- Washington DC List Price Trends (market values)
Northern VA & Arlington Inventory is Being Absorbed Faster
After four straight quarters of double-digit decreases in year-over-year absorption, the Northern VA and Arlington markets saw a ~8% increase in absorption rate.
What this means: Demand increased in Q1
Northern VA & Arlington New Listing Volume is Declining
After a promising trend of six straight quarters of year-over-year increases in the number of homes listed for sale in Northern VA, new listing activity fell by ~1% each of the previous two quarters.
What this means: Sellers have less competition, buyers have fewer choices
Washington DC Condo Absorption is Plummeting
The absorption rate for DC condos has declined year-over-year for 16 quarters straight and 23 out of the past 26 quarters.
What this means: It is difficult to find buyers for DC condos
Washington DC Condo Inventory Declined Slightly
Total inventory declined by 3.4% year-over-year, the first quarterly drop since Q4 2023. Still, there were great than 2x more condos for sale in DC in Q1 2026 than Q1 2020
What this means: Motivated sellers must compete aggressively with each other for buyers
Washington DC Condos Keep Getting Cheaper
The average price of a DC condo listed for sale is 9.4% less than it was in Q1 2025 and ~9% less than it was ten years ago.
What this means: Even lowering the price won’t guarantee a buyer
If you’d like to discuss buying, selling, investing, or renting, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected].
We have access to the most pre and off-market listings across the DMV of any brokerage and are happy to share what’s available with anybody who asks.
Below are some of our team’s pre/off-market listings, details and additional listings available by request:
- Westover – 4BR/2BA/2,000sqft – Detached Single Family (2000) – 23rd St N Arlington VA 22205
- Green Valley – 5BR/4.5BA/3,000sqft – Detached Single Family (2020) – 24th St S Arlington VA 22206
- Ballston – 4BR/3.5BA/2,400sqft – Townhouse (2008) – N George Mason Dr Arlington VA 22203
- Ballston – 4BR/3.5BA+office/4,000 sqft – Four Townhouses (2026/2027) – 11th St N Arlington VA 22201
- Rosslyn – 2BR/2BA/1,800sqft – Condo (2021) – 1781 N Pierce St Arlington VA 22209
- Rosslyn – 3BR/2.5BA/2,400sqft – Condo (1986) – 1530 Key Blvd Arlington VA 22209
- Williamsburg – 6BR/5.5BA/5,500 sqft – Detached Single Family (2026) – 27th St N Arlington VA 22207
- Yorktown – 6BR/6.5BA/6,000+ sqft – Detached Single Family (2026) – N Greencastle St Arlington VA 22207
Eli and his team believe that your real estate needs should be managed by advisors, not salespeople. Their mission is to guide, educate, and advocate for their clients through real advice, hands-on support, and personalized service.
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Three weeks into the high-school football season, a big and experienced offensive line has been clearing the way to help the Washington-Liberty Generals to a 3-0 start.
The line has opened holes for running backs like Brayden Black, and in pass protection has given quarterback Tyler Flint-Steinig plenty of time to find open receivers.
Is your summer camp calendar still open? Consider Art House 7 for your kids, a creative, well-loved space with a fabulous range of quality summer camps for ages 5-14. Your kids will love the imaginative themes and fun teachers. We’ll be making pottery, painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpting. Among our camp themes: modern masters of art, “green” art, animals, fairytales, and folk stories. Our weekly camps are morning or afternoon, Monday-Friday.
Art House 7 is near the Lee Harrison Shopping Center in Arlington. We have a 2-story studio and free parking.
A proposed tweak to Arlington’s two-year-old stormwater-fee program could help members of homeowners’ associations save a little money.
County Board members are considering a possible change to the county’s stormwater-credit fee in areas where homeowners’ groups have made specific stormwater improvements. The change, which Board members voted to advertise for an October public hearing, would allow for financial rebates of up to 35%.
Join us for the 12th Arlington Triathlon in Memory of Anne Viviani. This youth-only swim-bike-run event for ages 7-15 takes place Sunday, June 7th at Washington-Liberty Aquatics Center. It features a time-trial pool swim, a circuit bike course on closed streets, and an on-road run to the finish on the track. For registration, sponsorship information and more, please visit our website at www.triathlonfamilyusa.com. The race benefits the Arlington Triathlon Club, Arlington’s award-winning, elementary school-based multi-sport training program, the longest-running youth triathlon program of its kind in the country.
Falls Church election officials are getting ready for the start of early voting on Friday and the general election in November.
At a meeting last week, leaders provided updates on plans to send mail-in ballots, select election officers and ensure that voting equipment is good to go.
New Pop-up Park in Rosslyn — “There will come a time when Monday Properties’ vacant twin offices at 1401 Wilson Blvd. and 1400 Key Blvd. in Rosslyn are finally redeveloped, as has been planned for over a decade. Until then, the large site… will serve the larger neighborhood as an ambitious pop-up park featuring event spaces, a “pet relief area” and urban gardens.” [WBJ]
Senators: Release N. Va. School Funds — “U.S. Senators Tim Kaine… and Mark R. Warner (both D-VA) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon demanding the immediate reversal of the Department of Education’s decision to withhold millions of dollars in federal funding from Alexandria City Public Schools, Arlington Public Schools,” and other N. Va. school systems. [Press Release]
Gun, Drugs Found During Stop — “2400 block of S. Lowell Street. At approximately 7:06 p.m. on September 11, an officer observed an improperly registered vehicle, conducted a traffic stop and determined the driver had a suspended license. During a search of the vehicle prior to towing, a concealed firearm was recovered and, during a search of the driver, suspected narcotics were recovered.” [ACPD, ACPD/X]
ACSO Participates in Plane Pull — “Thousands gathered at Dulles International Airport over the weekend for the annual Plane Pull, where teams tested their strength to raise money for Special Olympics Virginia… Even the Virginia State Police and the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office teamed up during the event.” [WJLA]
Paper Pillories Football Fans — “How many mammoth stadiums, sole lasting monuments to our current culture, are filled to the brim with fanatics (“fans” for short) every Saturday for college games and Sundays for pro games, screaming and chanting for their favorites as players on the field, now at record levels of weight and speed, plow into each other down after down… Millions are spending their entire weekends engaged in these rituals.” [FCNP]
F.C. HS Notches Big Win — “The Meridian High School football team had three different players eclipse 100 rushing yards, and quarterback Cruz Ruoff intercepted two passes (yes, on defense) as the Mustangs beat Annandale 52-20.” [FCNP]
More on APS Reading Pilot — “The group Arlington Parents for Education, which has been advocating for a volunteer reading program, said the pilot “is a huge step forward for student literacy and a win for everyone who spoke up for more investment in reading support.” The application to volunteer is scheduled to close Sept. 26. Mann said 48 people signed up on the first day it was open.” [WTOP]
Colada Shop Landing at DCA — The local Cuban restaurant is placing roots at Reagan National Airport, with a new location expected in Terminal 2 by the end of the year. It will replace the restaurant’s Potomac location, which is closing Sunday, Sept. 28. –Katie Taranto
Fall Fest at West Falls — The new residential and retail development in Falls Church is hosting a grand opening celebration and Fall Fest on Sunday, Sept. 28, with live music, seasonal treats, family-friendly activities and giveaways from local businesses. –Katie Taranto
It’s Tuesday — Expect showers, thunderstorms and cloudy skies, with a high of 72°F, and a northeast wind of 14-17 mph, gusting up to 29 mph. There is a 60% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch. Tonight, anticipate a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially after 8pm. The night will be cloudy with a low of 61°F, and a northeast wind around 15 mph, gusting to 23 mph. [NWS]
Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
🕗 News recap
The following articles were published earlier today — Sep 15, 2025.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for September 15, 2025 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Wakefield football team off to strongest start since 2020 season | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: County Board approves one redevelopment in Clarendon, defers another near Rosslyn | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Two more suspects accused of arson after apartment fire near Columbia Pike | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Fitness studio ‘barre3’ plans new Ballston location and free pop-up classes | 🗣️ Comments
- 12:45 pm: Yorktown football team hopes to regroup after loss to Centreville on road | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Metrobus riders worry more about crime than those using rail, survey finds | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Former surgeon general discussing ‘epidemic of loneliness’ this week in Arlington | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Karantonis: County can’t save Arlington Independent Media from possible demise | 🗣️ Comments
- 4:45 pm: N. Va. Senior Olympics kick off with over 200 Arlington competitors | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 11:30 am: Video Game Social
- 12:00 pm: Lunches on the Lawn
- 3:00 pm: Common Threads: Knitting Fun
- 4:45 pm: Plaza Pup Social
- 5:00 pm: Toddler Open House
- 5:30 pm: Rank Choice Voting Workshop
- 👉 5:30 pm: Credit Score 101 — Free Webinar
- 6:15 pm: ¡Bailemos! Dance with Ferocity Dance Company
⛈️ Tuesday’s forecast
Expect showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm, followed by likely showers and possible thunderstorms after 5pm. The day will be mostly cloudy with a high of 72°F, and a northeast wind of 14-17 mph, gusting up to 29 mph. There is a 60% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch. Tonight, anticipate a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially after 8pm. The night will be cloudy with a low of 61°F, and a northeast wind around 15 mph, gusting to 23 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch can be expected, with higher amounts in thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun.”
– A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
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More than 200 of Arlington’s “seasoned citizens” are among a record 1,200 across the region participating in the 2025 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics.
That county’s total of 209 competitors is up 17% from 2024, making Arlington the jurisdiction with the second most participants this year — behind Fairfax County.
Arlington’s top elected official says there’s nothing the county government can do to prevent the demise of Arlington Independent Media (AIM).
“The law is what the law is. We cannot do too much about that,” County Board Chair Takis Karantonis said at the Sept. 13 Board meeting, responding to concerns raised during the public-comment period about the state of local media in Arlington.
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