Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose price have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real estate investment with the team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6000 today!
Please note: While Arlington Realty, Inc. provides this information for the community, it may not be the listing company of these homes.
As of January 13, there are 93 detached homes, 25 townhouses and 124 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 12 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:
Please note that this is solely a selection of Just Reduced properties available in Arlington County. For a complete list of properties within your target budget and specifications, contact Arlington Realty, Inc.
This regularly scheduled sponsored 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 Eli@EliResidential.com.
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.
Question: What changes are you seeing in homeowners insurance practices around here?
Answer:
Trouble for Insurers, Trouble for Homeowners Everywhere
An increase in insurance claims resulting from natural disasters and sharp increases in the cost of servicing the claims (more expensive labor and materials) is causing broad and significant ripple effects across the insurance industry that touches homeowners across the country. Dropped or denied coverage are becoming more common over issues that never would have been a concern just a few years ago.
Homeowners insurance is a requirement for anybody getting a mortgage to purchase a home so the risk of denied or significantly higher coverage is creeping into the real estate industry as a transactional risk that didn’t previously exist. One step I’ve started taking before submitting offers for clients is gathering a history of any insurance claims on a property over the past seven years that could affect a future owner’s ability to get coverage or make that coverage more expensive.
Advice from Guest Contributer, Seth Kutner of ACO Insurance
I asked Seth Kutner of ACO Insurance, who I use personally and recommend to my clients (and to you), to provide an explanation of the most significant changes he’s seeing in homeowners insurance practices in the DMV. If you have additional questions or would like to discuss your insurance policies with Seth, you can reach him at [email protected] or (703) 732-5053.
Take it away Seth…
Over the past year, homeowners have felt increasing frustration with their homeowner’s insurance. Insurance carriers have significantly tightened their underwriting guidelines in an effort to reduce losses, which has made it harder for many people to find coverage. Two key issues are causing the most headaches: the number of claims filed and the age of roofs.
Avoid Unnecessary Calls to the Claims Department
What most people don’t realize is that simply calling the claims department — even if you’re just asking a question — results in a “$0 claim” being logged. While you may not file an actual claim, this record can still impact your eligibility for coverage.
To avoid this, it’s always best to reach out to your insurance agent before you make a call to the insurance company. They can help you navigate the situation, offering guidance on whether it’s worth filing a claim, and ultimately protecting you from the potential negative consequences of a recorded claim that doesn’t go through.
Consider Increasing your Deductible, Avoid Small Claims
Another trend we’re seeing is that carriers are scrutinizing the number of claims more than ever before. Given this, it may be wise to consider increasing your deductible. It’s often not worth filing small claims, those around $1,000, so raising your deductible could help save you money on your premium in the long run and discourage you from filing claims that could be costly in the long run.
Roof Age, Condition Highly Scrutinized
Roof age is becoming a significant obstacle to coverage in the DMV. While most roofs last between 30 and 40 years, carriers are becoming increasingly reluctant to insure homes with roofs older than 20 years (less in some areas), mainly due to the rising frequency of storm-related damage and the lack of proper roof maintenance. This is one of the biggest pain points for insurers today, and it’s causing many homeowners to face challenges when shopping for coverage.
In today’s market, being proactive about your insurance strategy is more important than ever. By working closely with your insurance agent and considering adjustments like higher deductibles, you can protect yourself from potential surprises and keep your coverage secure.
Eli’s Closing Thoughts
In 2019, I wrote this article (15 minutes not enough for homeowners insurance) about the importance of working with a real person/professional on your insurance policy rather than using a quick online or call center process. That rings true now more than ever. What many people don’t realize is that the quick online/call center insurance approach isn’t getting you a bargain on your insurance premiums, it’s just saving you a little bit of time, but that small amount of time saved can end up being extraordinarily costly to you in the future if you have the wrong coverage during a time of need.
If you’d like to discuss buying, selling, investing, or renting, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected].
If you’d like a question answered in my weekly column or to discuss buying, selling, renting, or investing, please send an email to [email protected]. To read any of my older posts, visit the blog section of my website at EliResidential.com. Call me directly at (703) 539-2529.
Eli Tucker is a licensed Realtor in Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland with RLAH Real Estate, 4040 N Fairfax Dr #10C Arlington VA 22203. (703) 390-9460.
Just Listed highlights Arlington properties that just came on the market. This biweekly feature is written and sponsored by Coral Gundlach Homes.
Hello Arlington!
Coral Gundlach here with Coral Gundlach Homes in Arlington. I’ve been an Arlington homeowner since 2001 and a Realtor since 2004. I love this real estate market, even though it has its challenges.
Happy 2025 everyone! Is anyone else feeling like the snow just made this week not really the true first week of the year? The holiday hangover is real with added snow days and cancellations. Here’s to hoping next week is normal!
However, home buyers are following typical seasonal patterns and are showing up more than they were over the holidays, but less than a year ago. Arlington county listings got 448 showings in the week ending January 5th, compared to 665 a year ago and only 248 last week. Anecdotally, open houses are getting lots of traffic and many buyers appear to be monitoring the market and listings that way, if not jumping in completely yet.
There were 28 purchase contracts compared to 27 a year ago and only 12 last week. However, since this data set ended January 5th, I can tell you that plenty of listings are getting multiple offers now. We will see how next week’s numbers look.
Let’s look at some current listing data, shall we? With the new year I am changing the format a bit. Organizing the numbers by how many listings under and over $500k, between $500,000 and $1,000,000 and between $1-2,000,000, then $2,000,000 and up. Townhouses refer to all attached structures that aren’t condo ownership.
There are 208 Active listings in Arlington, down from 258 a month ago. Forty-seven of these were just listed or re-listed in the last week, down from 53 a month ago.
Of those Active listings:
Under $500,00
80 Total
100% of those are condos or co-ops
Median Days on Market for those units is 49
Between $501,000 and $1,000,000
53 Total
7 are townhouses
9 of those are detached
37 are condos
Median Days on Market for those is 36
Between $1,000,001 and $2,000,000
43 Total
11 of those are townhouses
26 are detached
6 are condos
$2,000,000 and up
34 Total
3 are condos
31 are detached
0 townhouses
Contact Coral Gundlach Homes today at (703) 200-3631 or email [email protected] to talk more about buying or selling Arlington real estate.
This week’s featured listing is in the beautiful Dover neighborhood, steps to Potomac Overlook parkland and just minutes to Key Bridge and D.C. as well. 2792 N. Quebec Street is a “grand dame” and just needs some cosmetic updating (or not if you enjoy the retro aesthetic) and is sold as is.
It is a nearly 5,000 square foot elegant home with an attached two car garage, dramatic foyer entry with curved staircase, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a ½ acre lot and a fantastic 23 x 25 sunroom off the back that brings the gorgeous surroundings inside! It is offered at $1,650,000 and listed by Jinx Lunger of Long and Foster. It is open this Sunday, January 12 from 1-3 p.m.
Want to see more Just Listed properties? Interested in an Open House this weekend? We’re happy to show them to you privately! Contact Coral Gundlach Homes today.
Please note: While Coral Gundlach Homes provides this information for the community, they may not be the listing agents of these homes. Equal Housing Opportunity.
In the southern reaches of Burgundy, where the prestigious vineyards of Pouilly-Fuissé give way to the lesser-known commune of Fuissé, Domaine Thibert Miranda has quietly been producing some of the region’s most compelling white wines.
The estate’s 2022 Mâcon-Fuissé exemplifies why wine enthusiasts are increasingly turning their attention to this corner of the Mâconnais.
Jean-Paul Thibert’s family-owned estate takes a meticulous approach to winemaking, maintaining low yields in their carefully tended vineyards. While their Saint Veran and Pouilly-Fuissé bottlings have garnered attention, it’s their Mâcon-Fuissé that perhaps best demonstrates the region’s potential for exceptional value.
The 2022 vintage, which benefited from ideal growing conditions, showcases the distinctive character of Chardonnay grown in Fuissé’s limestone-rich soils.
After harvest, the wine spends seven months in neutral French oak barrels, developing a refined texture while preserving the grape’s natural vibrancy.
In the glass, the wine reveals a pale lemon hue and complex aromas of spiced pears, fresh peaches, and lemon curd, with subtle vanilla notes from barrel aging. The palate offers generous citrus and stone fruit flavors, balanced by a precise mineral core that provides structure and length.
Domaine Jean Paul Thibert Miranda Mâcon Fuissé 2022 (Photo via Arrowine)
While white Burgundy prices have risen significantly in recent years, with many Pouilly-Fuissé bottlings now exceeding $30, the Thibert Miranda Mâcon-Fuissé remains an accessible entry point to the region’s distinctive style. The 2022 vintage is available now at Arrowine, with special pricing available for case purchases.
The wine shows impressive versatility at the table, complementing everything from herb-roasted chicken and grilled fish to creamy pasta dishes and aged cheeses. While drinking beautifully now, it has the concentration and balance to develop nicely through 2028.
This is a sponsored column by attorneys John Berry and Kimberly Berry of Berry & Berry, PLLC, an employment and labor law firm located in Northern Virginia that specializes in federal employee, security clearance, retirement and private sector employee matters.
By Melissa L. Watkins, Esq.
Security clearance questionnaires are an essential part of the process for individuals seeking access to classified information in the U.S. government or related sectors.
These forms, known as Standard Form 86 (SF-86) (electronically known as the eApp), require applicants to provide personal, professional, and financial details to assess their trustworthiness and reliability. Given the complexity of these forms and the high stakes involved in securing clearance, it’s not uncommon for applicants to make mistakes, whether unintentionally omitting information or providing incorrect details.
It is also the case that some individuals intentionally omit unfavorable information, for example, a prior criminal record, in hopes that it will increase their likelihood of being approved for a security clearance. Understanding how to address these issues promptly is crucial to maintaining both your eligibility for clearance and your integrity in the process.
Errors on the SF-86/eAPP
The SF-86 requires the applicant to disclose a wide range of sensitive data, including criminal history, financial status, foreign contacts, and drug use, among other things. Any misrepresentation, even if accidental, can lead to significant consequences, such as delayed processing, denial of clearance, or potential disqualification.
For those misrepresentations that are material to determining if someone is qualified to hold a security, such errors can call into question the applicant’s integrity and potentially lead to security concerns related to personal conduct. The government relies heavily on the accuracy of the information provided to make determinations about a person’s suitability for access to national security information. Therefore, correcting mistakes in your submission should be a top priority.
Data Community DC (DC2), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is dedicated to connecting and supporting data professionals in the National Capital Region.
The organization fosters education, opportunities, and professional development through high-quality, community-driven events, resources, products, and services. Founded in 2012, DC2 was established to serve the growing data science community in Arlington and Washington, D.C.
The organization is led by Board Chair Janet Dobbins, a long-time Arlington resident, with daily operations managed by Executive Director William Angel, an Arlington native.
Arlington Economic Development (AED) is proud to partner with DC2 to host at least 18 data-focused meetup events across Arlington and the region over the next six months. These events are funded through AED’s Arlington Innovation Fund Ecosystem Support Fund, which was created to enhance Arlington’s tech ecosystem and support the growth of local technology startups.
DC2’s 2025 programming will spotlight the work of local data practitioners, with a focus on machine learning, artificial intelligence, and large language models. The events will also provide learning opportunities for Arlington residents.
The Data Viz DC Meetup group, a DC2 initiative, will host a free event on Building Data Visualization Portfolios on Wednesday, January 22, at 5:30 p.m. The event, held at Excella in Courthouse, will include food and networking opportunities. Learn more and register to attend.
Learn more about upcoming events and subscribe to DC2’s newsletter at DC2.org or follow on LinkedIn.
Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose price have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real estate investment with the team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6000 today!
Please note: While Arlington Realty, Inc. provides this information for the community, it may not be the listing company of these homes.
As of December 30, there are 82 detached homes, 26 townhouses and 117 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 6 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:
Please note that this is solely a selection of Just Reduced properties available in Arlington County. For a complete list of properties within your target budget and specifications, contact Arlington Realty, Inc.
This regularly scheduled sponsored 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 Eli@EliResidential.com.
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.
It’s always fun taking a look back at the most expensive homes sold in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region each year (see 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020) so let’s jump right into some amazing real estate that changed hands in 2024 (Note: this includes what is entered into the MLS, it’s certainly possible (likely) that expensive homes have traded hands privately outside of the MLS).
The most expensive home sold in 2024 was a $25,500,000 McLean home built in 2022, perched above the Potomac River. It edged out, this incredible home in Washington, D.C., along Foxhall Road, that sold for an even $25,000,000.
Listed by Mark Lowham, TTR Sothebys International Realty (700 Bulls Neck Road, McLean, VA 22102)
After a decade long absence from local wine shops, an exceptional Burgundian estate has made its way back to Arlington.
Domaine Denis Père et Fils, nestled in the picturesque village of Pernand-Vergelesses, has released their highly anticipated 2022 Bourgogne Pinot Noir — and wine enthusiasts are taking notice.
The estate’s story begins in 1940 with Raoul Denis, then winemaker for the prestigious Hospices de Beaune, who established the family domaine near the historic Corton Grand Cru vineyard. When his son Christophe took the helm in 1992, he elevated the estate’s reputation through an unwavering commitment to quality and traditional winemaking methods.
The 2022 vintage, drawn from vineyards surrounding Savigny-les-Beaune, Chorey-Les Beaune, and Aloxe Corton, showcases the exceptional growing conditions of that year.
The wine displays a bright ruby color and complex aromatic profile, with distinct notes of violets, raspberries, and cherries. On the palate, it offers the hallmark elegance of fine Burgundy: medium bodied with velvety tannins, balanced fruit expression, and subtle oak integration that provides structure without overwhelming the wine’s natural character.
“Through a series of professional tastings, I came across Christophe Denis and was ‘blown away,'” wrote the late wine authority Stephan Murray-Sykes, who first brought attention to this producer two decades ago. “These are some of the most gorgeous, pure, and crafted wines I have tasted in the Côte de Beaune.”
While many Burgundian wines have become increasingly difficult to source, Arrowine has secured an allocation of this remarkable 2022 vintage.
Wine enthusiasts can explore this and other selections at Arrowine’s shop, open Monday through Sunday, with both curbside pickup and in-store shopping options available.
This sponsored column is by Law Office of James Montana PLLC. All questions about it should be directed to James Montana, Esq., Janice Chen, Esq., and Taryn Druge, Esq., practicing attorneys at The Law Office of James Montana PLLC, an immigration-focused law firm located in Falls Church, Virginia. The legal information given here is general in nature. If you want legal advice, contact us for an appointment.
Here at The Law Office, we have a long (and happy) tradition of benefiting from the work of paid law clerks. In the nature of things, these relationships don’t last forever, because our law clerks go on to other things — actual clerkships, brilliant legal careers, &c. That means that we have to hire new clerks every so often. Every So Often is, as it happens, Now.
Why should you work here? Ask Daniela Corona! She would never deceive you, least of all on the internet.
Daniela Corona, pictured above, is leaving us soon as well as she finishes up her studies at American University Washington College of Law. So, as one of her parting hazing rituals assignments, I asked her if she would sit for a public exit interview.
Are you a college student (or especially) a law student? Do you want to work here as a paid law clerk? Email James at [email protected]!
Montana: In one sentence, why should law students work here?
Corona: The clients you work with here are exactly the kind of people I want to help in my future career.
Montana: What sorts of people are those?
Corona: The kind of people who are most in need of help. Over the course of my time here, I’ve done five or so U Visa petitions — those are for people who have been victims of crime and have cooperated with the police. That’s not a moneymaker for the private bar.
Montana: Before you came here, did you have any prior immigration experience?
Corona: I come from a family of proud immigrants. I hadn’t worked in an immigration law clinic in law school.
Montana: Were you given interesting assignments? (In other words: Is this like working in BigLaw?)
Corona: Yes! (Also: No!) The assignments put me in the position of a working immigration attorney — completing immigration forms, taking affidavits, handling client contact. I attended immigration court hearings and even represented a naturalization applicant at her interview.
Montana: How many times were you sent out for coffee?
Corona: Zero. Well, it depends how you look at it. You dragged me out to pick up Friday morning coffee and pastries for the office once.
Montana: Village Sweet at Westover, best coffee and pastries in town.
[…]
Montana: Does the office pay its law clerks? Does the office offer flexible hours? Does the office offer a retirement plan matching benefit from day one? Answer these softball questions, please.
Corona: Yes, the office pays. Yes, the office offers flexible hours, but the hours are entirely in-person, no remote. Yes, clerks get a 3% retirement match.
Montana: As they say in English court: Is there anything that you wish to add to your testimony?
Corona: I would say that the lawyers at this office really care about helping the clients. Working at this law office has been a great introduction to the practice of immigration law.
Montana: I hope you end up acquiring us someday in a friendly, highly compensated purchase. But I will insist on the same autonomy and independence when I’m your law clerk, too. Thanks for your time, Daniela, and good luck out there!
As always, we are grateful for your questions and comments, and will do our best to respond.
This column is sponsored by BizLaunch, a division of Arlington Economic Development.
Founded in 1970, Crystal Boutique is a full-service clothing shop catering to modern women who are discerning about quality, fit, style, color and exceptional service. “We specialize in personal shopping,” says Joel Cohen, President of Crystal Boutique.
For the past 55 years, Crystal Boutique has been a fixture in the Crystal City underground, becoming a beloved part of the Arlington Business Community and earning numerous awards for its longevity and outstanding customer service.
”Naomi Cohen and my father Sidney moved to Crystal City in 1968 and discovered a struggling women’s boutique. My mother later bought the shop, and it thrived — right place, right time,” says Cohen.
In April 2024, JBG Smith announced that the Crystal City Underground would permanently close at the end of October, forcing all remaining businesses to relocate. In response, the National Landing Business Improvement District and created a unique program called National Landing ReLaunch. This program offers free business consulting services, underwritten by the National Landing BID and managed through BizLaunch, to help businesses in National Landing navigate the transition.
Understanding the forthcoming challenge, Crystal Boutique was one of the first businesses in the Underground to take advantage of National Landing ReLaunch. “The program helped greatly with our social media,” says Cohen. Given National Landing’s accessibility to the DMV area, it was crucial for Crystal Boutique to rein in the area, for its namesake and because customers were familiar with the location.
The scarcity and high cost of traditional retail space in National Landing could have been a hurdle for small businesses. Still, Crystal Boutique rose to the challenge with creativity and innovation — focusing on customer service. While traditional retail space was limited, the abundance of office space opened exciting new possibilities.
Crystal Boutique quickly embraced the County’s Commercial Market Resiliency Initiative, transforming office space into a vibrant retail environment and leading others to follow. “I didn’t let COVID take me out, I wasn’t about to let the closure of the Underground take me out, now we’re bigger and stronger than ever [at the new location],” says Cohen.
Crystal Boutique and JBG Smith negotiated to find a suitable office location, eventually creating space on a third-floor office suite at 2231 Crystal Drive, above Starbucks. “We moved in the first week of November and have quickly adjusted to our new space. We’re excited to have more room to offer a truly remarkable shopping experience — for evening, daytime, casual or work,” says Cohen.
To celebrate their new location, BizLaunch and National Landing are supporting Crystal Boutique with a ribbon-cutting celebration on January 16, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.
Join us to celebrate their new location and enjoy their Trunk Show and pre-season spring sale. For more information about Crystal Boutique, visit www.crystalboutique.com.
Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose price have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real estate investment with the team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6000 today!
Please note: While Arlington Realty, Inc. provides this information for the community, it may not be the listing company of these homes.
As of December 30, there are 85 detached homes, 27 townhouses and 121 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 5 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:
Please note that this is solely a selection of Just Reduced properties available in Arlington County. For a complete list of properties within your target budget and specifications, contact Arlington Realty, Inc.
