A company with Arlington roots is using AI to improve tech support for companies around the world.
A “new take on the IT help desk,” Fixify seeks to minimize the need for humans in resolving a range of problems that companies face, CEO and Arlington resident Matt Peters told ARLnow.
A karaoke bar and restaurant in Crystal City plans to open its doors in the next few weeks.
After nearly a year of development, Lantern Restaurant & Bar is preparing to open toward the end of this month or in early January, co-owner Shen Zhao told ARLnow.
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: Does the cost of renting a home in Arlington increase at a similar rate as the cost of buying a home in Arlington?
Answer: The cost of renting and buying a detached home increases at a similar rate, but the cost of renting a condo has outpaced the cost of buying a condo.
Condo Rents Rising Faster than Condo Prices
Since 2020, the cost of renting a detached home in Arlington increased at a similar rate as the cost of buying a detached home; 26% and 28%, respectively.
However, the cost of renting a condo increased significantly faster than the cost of buying a condo; 21% and 6%, respectively.
Sale Price to Rental Rate Multiple Shifts with Interest Rates
The table below shows the average price and $/SF of buying a detached home or condo relative to the average annual rent for a detached home or condo, in Arlington. Higher multiples show that buying is becoming more expensive relative to renting.
Takeaway: Condo buyers are more rate sensitive than detached home buyers and are more likely to rent (higher rental demand = strong condo rent appreciation) than buy (weakened purchase demand = low condo value appreciation) when interest rates increase. Notice how quickly the sale price to rental rate multiple drops from 2020/2021 to 2022/2023 (rates skyrocketed spring/summer 2022). (more…)
A Chinese dumpling and noodle restaurant plans to open in Rosslyn this spring.
Yu Noodles recently signed a lease at 1515 Wilson Blvd, in the retail bay formerly held by Tom Yum District.
The Rosslyn Farmers Market brings fresh, locally grown food to the heart of the neighborhood on Wednesdays from 2-6 p.m. beginning on May 6. Located at Central Place Plaza (1800 N Lynn St) and operated in partnership with FRESHFARM, this thoughtfully curated mid-week market connects the community with regional farmers and food producers offering seasonal produce, baked goods, ready-to-eat items, and other local essentials.
Just steps from the Rosslyn Metro station, the market is a convenient destination for Arlington residents, commuters, and visitors searching for a farmers market near Washington, D.C. From farm-fresh vegetables to artisanal breads, the Rosslyn Farmers Market makes it easy to restock your pantry or fridge with dinner-ready staples right in the middle of the workweek.
Here in Arlington, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive townhouses sold last month (November 2024).
Most expensive townhouses sold
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.
Incoming County Board member JD Spain, Sr., used his ceremonial swearing-in ceremony to promote the spirit of collaboration and community.
During the Dec. 14 ceremony, Spain — a Democrat — pledged to support a community “where everyone feels valued and safe.”
Arlington’s likely 2025 County Board chairman has economic-development and property-repurposing initiatives atop his to-do list for the coming year.
“One out of four square feet [of office space in the county] is unoccupied,” Takis Karantonis on Dec. 10 told members of Arlington Senior Democrats. “It’s the highest for us ever, and one of the highest in the nation. What is worse, it’s not looking like the business is coming back.”
Man Shot By Police Identified — “The deceased has been identified as Cedric Butler, 27, of No Fixed Address. This remains an active criminal investigation by the Critical Incident Response Team. Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the Arlington County Police Department’s Tip Line.” [ACPD]
Central Library Garage Repairs — “The Central Library parking garage will be closed for structural repairs soon. The garage will not be accessible to the public or library patrons, and repairs could last through Spring 2025. Surface parking lots will be available, but parking will be a challenge.” [Arlington Public Library]
George Mason Drive Lane Closures — From Arlington’s Dept. of Environmental Services: “On weekdays during the week of December 15, crews will be working on signal foundations at the intersection of North George Mason Drive & North Park Drive.” [Twitter]
Tree Plantings on the Pike — Also from Arlington DES: “Timberrr, but opposite. Trees are being planted on Segment F of Columbia Pike, on medians and sidewalks.” [Twitter]
Mumu Cafe Gets By — “Having a set-up along Langston Boulevard isn’t ideal. Although MOM’s Organic brings customers on the other side of the block and he’s surrounded by residential buildings, Williams said foot traffic is slim. That was the same problem for Naked Lunch, as [ARLnow] reported after that restaurant closed. It limits what Williams can do to grow the business. Mumu Cafe gets enough traffic to stay afloat, and more customers would require hiring and paying more employees.” [WBJ]
Chef Makes Croissant Ornaments — “When a piece of art is also edible, it creates a dilemma — admire it, or eat it? Barbara Whettell is a pastry chef in Arlington County, Virginia, at Surreal, which is located on Crystal Drive in National Landing. She has created completely edible hanging ornament croissants.” [WTOP]
Collective Bargaining in F.C. — “Taking its place for the first time as a major factor in the City of Falls Church annual budget process, collective bargaining in the shaping of teacher and other employee compensations was felt in the first public steps toward a FY26 budget taken at the City Council meeting this Monday. This is the first year that collective bargaining has figured into the budget process, based on a new law passed by the Virginia General Assembly in 2021.” [FCNP]
Short Film on F.C. Camera Shop — D.C.-based filmmaker Mo Salih released a short documentary on Dominion Camera’s closure after it spent 56 years in Falls Church. The short includes archived 1970s photographs, a behind-the-scenes look at the shop’s lab and “heartfelt reflections” from employees and customers. –Katie Taranto
It’s Monday — Expect rain until 1pm followed by possible showers after 4pm and patchy fog before 10am. The day will be cloudy with a high near 50 and calm winds turning southward at 6 mph in the afternoon. Monday evening might see rain until 1am, cloudy conditions continue with a low around 48, and south wind at 7-13 mph, gusting up to 18 mph. The chances of precipitation are 40% in the day and 60% at night, with new rainfall amounts under a tenth of an inch. [NWS]
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Over the past five seasons, there were two aspects worth noting about home girls varsity field-hockey matches at Yorktown High School.
First and foremost, there were the Patriots’ contests on the field. But simultaneously, there was a free, live YouTube-streamed broadcast of the matches.
A mother and an young child are fighting for their lives after being stabbed Saturday night in Pentagon City.
The stabbing happened around 9:45 p.m. near the entrance to the Target store at the corner of Army Navy Drive and S. Joyce Street. Initial reports suggest a mother and her baby were both stabbed and critically injured by a suspect said to be the child’s father.
