Each week, “Just Sold Condos” spotlights condos in Arlington that have sold over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Rick Bosl, the Arlington Condo Expert, founder of ArlingtonCondo.com, and an agent with KW Metro Center. Contact Rick and make your next move the right move.
Welcome to Just Sold Condos in Arlington!
Last week there were only 9 condos that went to settlement. That reflects low inventory and interest rates above six percent. Part of the reason for the low inventory is the low interest rates many current homeowners have.
Of the nine condos that sold, one seller bought their condo with cash while the other eight owners financed their purchase.
The original loan, interest rate and balance at the time of sale were:
This column is sponsored by BizLaunch, a division of Arlington Economic Development.
The third annual “Arlington ARTWALK” welcomes back galleries, artist studios and public art between Clarendon and Ballston.
This year, look for more exhibits, workshops, an artisan market, music and a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Arlington Public Art. Check out the ARTWALK on Saturday, October 5, from 4-7 p.m. Use the newly released Arlington Public Art Walking Tour map for the rest of the year to discover art at your own pace. With nearly 80 permanent projects, Arlington Public Art enhances our community’s unique sense of place.
The Arlington ARTWALK is a self-guided art experience that connects local galleries, artist studios and cultural events. During the walk, gallery hours for participating organizations will be extended so that our friends, neighbors and artists can enjoy the exhibits. Arlington ARTWALK is a free public event that allows people to experience the various arts of Arlington, featuring local artists and exhibitions in several different venues.
Visitors can enjoy multiple exhibits and sites in one day. Along this vibrant creative corridor, discover galleries, an artisan market, live music, demonstrations, family-friendly activities and stop-worthy public art installations.
This year’s event brings back favorites: ARC 3409 studios, Fred Schnider Gallery, Mason Exhibitions, WHINO, The Shop at Arlington Public Library, Northside Social Arlington, public art installations and GMU Mason Square activities, and a special Made in Arlington Market at Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) Arlington, to honor its 50th anniversary.
Be sure to check out “Art After Hours at MoCA” to celebrate the national biennial exhibition and other fall shows from 12-8 p.m. and featuring a reception with a cash bar from 5-8 p.m. that evening.
If you are looking for other unique activities after hours, head to WHINO, opening at 5 p.m. Part art gallery, part restaurant, and all vibe, WHINO tops off the ARTWALK with artists HKS 181 on exhibit.
Or jump-start the ARTWALK on Thursday, October 3, with the Arlington Art Truck and artist Scott Pennington at Welburn Square Mega Market from 3-7 p.m.
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 September 16, there are 124 detached homes, 39 townhouses, and 173 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 19 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: We are finalizing our 2025 condo budget. Do you have any advice for ways to save money?
Answer: As a former Condo Board Treasurer, I feel the pain that this time of year brings, so I’m happy to offer some advice that helped me find savings while I oversaw the budget and has helped other Associations do the same… review your Master Insurance Policy.
I know, it’s not the most exciting answer, but your insurance policy is likely a top three expense every year and if you haven’t reviewed it lately, there’s a good chance you can cut the cost by 10% or more and probably improve your coverage at the same time.
I’m not an expert in insurance so, I asked Andrew Schlaffer, President of ACO Insurance to provide some details on what Boards should look for when they do a review of their Master Policy. If you’d like to discuss a review with Andrew directly, you can reach him at 703-595-9760 or [email protected]. Take it away Andrew…
Each week, “Just Sold Condos” spotlights condos in Arlington that have sold over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Rick Bosl, the Arlington Condo Expert, founder of ArlingtonCondo.com, and an agent with KW Metro Center. Contact Rick and make your next move the right move.
Welcome to Just Sold Condos in Arlington!
Last week, September 2-8, we had 11 condos and co-ops that went to settlement, ranging in price from $339,500 for a 2 bedroom/1 bathroom condo at the Lancaster on Columbia Pike to $715,000 for a 3 bedroom/3 bathroom townhouse style condo at Windgate in Shirlington.
Only one of the 11 sales was on the market for more than 21 days. Not only did the other ten sell in a short amount of time, but they sold for nearly 100% of the asking price. What did these sellers know that resulted in these sales? Read “What Savvy Sellers Know” below.
For a complete list of what sold recently, along with detailed stats and listing information, visit ArlingtonCondo.com Just Sold Condos page.
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.
USERRA is a federal law that protects military service members and veterans from employment discrimination on the basis of their service, allows them to regain their civilian jobs following a period of uniformed service, and ensures that they are not disadvantaged in their civilian careers because of their military service.
What is VEOA?
VEOA is a federal law that provides certain federal employees and applicants with a means of redress in the event that a federal executive agency violates the employee’s or applicant’s veterans’ preference rights. The Office of Personnel Management’s VetGuide provides a comprehensive list of campaigns and expeditions which qualify for veterans’ preference and insight on the types of veterans’ preference.
How to File an USERRA or VEOA Claim
A federal employee claiming a violation of USERRA may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), who will investigate the complaint and attempt to resolve the issue. Federal employees who believe their USERRA rights have been violated by an agency may alternatively (and often preferred) file an appeal directly with the MSPB. While there is generally no statute of limitations on USERRA claims, it is important to file them as soon as possible because those filed more recently will generally be viewed more credibly.
Under VEOA, before an individual can file a VEOA appeal with the MSPB, she/he must first file a complaint with the Secretary of Labor. After filing a complaint with the Secretary of Labor, an individual can pursue the case at the MSPB once 60 days has passed without a decision or within 15 days of receiving written notification from the Secretary of Labor that the Secretary has been unable to resolve the complaint. Unlike with USERRA, there is a deadline for filing a VEOA complaint with the Secretary of Labor. A VEOA complaint must generally be filed with the Secretary of Labor within 60 days of the VEOA violation.
Remedies for USERRA or VEOA Violations
If successful in an MSPB case based on either USERRA or VEOA, the following types of remedies are often available:
Correction of any unlawful employment action taken or not taken (USERRA)
Ordering the Agency to comply with the statute or regulation that was violated (VEOA)
Repayment of any loss of wages or back-pay (both USERRA and VEOA)
The award to a federal employee of reasonable attorney’s fees, expert witness fees, and other litigation expenses (both USERRA and VEOA)
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Our law firm represents and advises federal employees in USERRA and VEOA appeals. If you need legal assistance regarding an USERRA or VEOA claim or another employment matter, please contact our office at (703) 668-0070 or at www.berrylegal.com to schedule a consultation.
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 September 9, there are 133 detached homes, 34 townhouses, and 165 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 29 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: How has the single-family new construction market performed in Northern Virginia lately?
Answer: Over the past five years, from Q2 2019 to Q2 2024, the average price of a single-family detached (SFD) home in Northern Virginia has increased by a whopping 53.2%, from $691,000 to $1,059,000. The cost of a new SFD home in Northern Virginia has increased by a similar amount, growing by 57.8% to-date since 2020, from $1,315,000 to $2,074,000. That’s right, as of 2024, the average cost of a new SFD home in Northern Virginia is over $2M!
This week, let’s take a deeper dive into the cost of new SFD homes over the past five years around Northern Virginia. A few quick notes about the data:
The data is limited to what has been entered into the MLS (Realtor database of record) and not all new construction makes it into the MLS, but the majority does and gives us an accurate reading of the market
Northern Virginia totals include the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William plus the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, and Manassas
In the tables below, Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, and Manassas refer to the county portions, not the intendant cities (the data sets are too small to show them separately)
Price Graph
Highlights of New Construction Data
The biggest price jump took place from 2020 to 2021, with new SFD home prices increasing by an average of 20% in just one year
With average prices of nearly $3.5M, McLean and Great Falls command the highest prices in the region
2024 is the first year of Fairfax County having a higher average price for new SFD homes than Arlington County, but the year is not finished, and the lead could flip back to Arlington before the year is up
Ashburn, Arlington, and Dumfries pack their lots with the most house per acre and Nokesville offers the most land per finished sq. ft. of home
The biggest homes get built in McLean, averaging over 7,600 sq. ft., six bedrooms, and six full bathrooms
From 2023 to 2024 the average new SFD home in Northern Virginia costs buyer $355 sq. ft. (total finished sq. ft.)
Price TableData Summary
If you are considering selling your home to a builder, here’s an article I wrote last year with six tips for selling your home to a builder.
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.
Sarah Picot at Long Bridge Park Aquatics & Fitness Center
It was so exciting to watch Arlington’s own Torri Huske win 3 gold and 2 silver medals at the Paris Olympics!
If the Olympics inspired you to get in the pool but your options diminished after the summer, then join me on a tour of where you can swim year round.
Hopefully you already know that three Arlington High Schools have pools that are open to the public. Our tour starts at Yorktown High School since that is where Torri Huske and two-time Olympian Tom Dolan went to school. Yorktown, Wakefield, and Washington-Liberty have swim times open to the public if you just want to do laps, but you can also schedule private instruction.
All three pools offer drop-in rates and punch card rates for county residents and a slightly higher rate for swimmers who reside outside of the county. These pools are run by the Arlington Public Schools. Since the APS students swim and train there as well, please check the APS website for each school’s public swim hours and fee information.
If you want more advanced, individualized training, hop over to The Swim Box (located at 5183B Langston Boulevard). This unique facility has multiple infinity pools where your trainer will use video to help improve your technique, while a mirror on the bottom of the pool allows for self-correction.
There is a free 15-minute swim analysis to see if this approach is right for you. I haven’t been in the pool for exercise since I was a kid, so I asked if they worked with newbies. Gratefully they do! I am definitely signing up for my free, ego-shattering analysis. What a great way to get in shape while making sure my technique is correct.
No talk of swimming would be complete without a trip to Long Bridge Park’s Aquatics and Fitness Center. This 92,000 SF facility opened in 2021 with help from a $10,000,000 grant from Boeing and is home to the Arlington Aquatic Club. This facility is incredible. One side is a leisure pool complete with a slide, spray ground, and lazy river while the other side is for competitive swimming. This is the only 50-meter pool in Arlington.
They have springboards plus 3- and 5-meter diving platforms. You can take group or private lessons in both swimming and diving. They have aqua fitness classes and 55+ water aerobics as well as adult, child, teen and adaptive classes. Unfortunately, you can’t use your APS pool punch card here as it is run by the Parks and Rec Department and not APS. You can pay as you go or become a member. Please check the website for fees and membership options.
Lost your goggles, need a new suit? Head over to Sport Fair at 5010 Langston Boulevard. They have everything you need to start your swim fitness routine. I’m headed there to get myself ready to add swimming to my workout routine.
One more option in Arlington County is the YMCA at 3422 13th Street N. Check their website for programs.
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Each week, “Just Sold Condos” spotlights condos in Arlington that have sold over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Rick Bosl, the Arlington Condo Expert, founder of ArlingtonCondo.com, and an agent with KW Metro Center. Contact Rick and make your next move the right move.
Welcome to Just Sold Condos in Arlington!
Last week, August 26 to September 1, we had 19 condos and co-ops that went to settlement, which was fewer than the week before but probably due to the Labor Day weekend. The quickest sale was a condo in Fairlington that went under contract after 3 days. The longest time on the market before going under contract was a condo at George Mason Village that took 144 days and several price cuts before selling.
Here’s the thing, though. The Days On Market stats that are often quoted are only for properties that actually sold. The full name of the statistic is really Days On Market Before Selling. If it doesn’t sell, then, of course, it doesn’t factor in.
Last week, there were 16 condos that didn’t sell and were removed from the market.
A two-time Grammy Award winner, a 2024 Grammy nominee, and this year’s NPR Tiny Desk sensations are among the stars of the 32nd Annual Rosslyn Jazz Fest, taking place on Saturday, September 7 from 1-7 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Langston Boulevard, in Arlington, Virginia.
globalFEST and Tiny Desk break-out stars El Laberinto Del Coco come directly from Puerto Rico with their unique blend of jazz improvisation with the insistent and irresistible Bomba rhythm. Led by former D.C.-based percussionist Hector Barez of Bio Ritmo, the band features Puerto Rico’s legendary trumpeter and vocalist Jerry Medina, known for his work with salsa icons such as Eddie Palmieri, Ismael Miranda, and Tito Puente.
“Laberinto De Coco makes tradition both fun and important,” says Felix Contreras, co-host of NPR Music’s Alt. Latino. “Your hips move while your soul is enriched with history and joy!”
The stellar lineup continues with New Orleans’ 2024 Grammy nominees, The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux, Jr. (formerly of the multi-Grammy nominated Cha Wa); the Gullah-jazz roots music of two-time Grammy winners Ranky Tank; and D.C. singer-songwriter Cecily. This diverse lineup of innovative heavy hitters will have you on your feet all day long! Read more about the artists below, and click here to sample the Spotify playlist.
Now in its 32nd year, Rosslyn Jazz Fest has become a staple in Arlington’s cultural calendar, attracting attendees from near and far. As Arlington’s largest free outdoor music festival, it offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience innovative artists who infuse inspiration from many cultures in an expression of the area’s diversity. The event is co-presented by the Rosslyn Business Improvement District (BID) and Arlington Arts.
Rosslyn Jazz Fest is FREE and registration isnot required, but encouraged as there are capacity limits at Gateway Park. To register for Rosslyn Jazz Fest on Saturday, September 7,click here!
D.C.-based vocalist and songwriter Cecily, (pronounced ses-suh-lee), is known for her agile soprano and honest lyrics. Her sound, as soothing as it is rich, is rooted in a deep appreciation for mid-century soul and jazz, 90s R&B, and re-imagined folk music. Her debut album Songs of Love and Freedom garnered her a 2019 Wammie Award for Best Soul Album and was named “Best New Soul on Bandcamp” by the Bandcamp editorial team, who described the project as “stirringly timeless and modern.”
This two-time Grammy award-winning Charleston, SC-based quintet performs timeless music born from the Gullah culture of the southeastern Sea Islands. Their debut album was featured on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross and the TODAY Show. It also soared to the #1 position on the Billboard, Amazon and iTunes Jazz Charts. Playful game songs, ecstatic shouts and heartbreaking spirituals can all be found on their latest release Good Time, which also offers the group’s first original songs inspired by Gullah tradition.
This 2024 Grammy-nominated band (“Best Regional Roots Album”) was created in 2021 by seven members of the multi-Grammy-nominated band Cha Wa. After its mass exodus, the collective vowed to both preserve and further a musical vision that blends New Orleans culture from the past, present and future. Fronted by Second Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. of the legendary Golden Eagles Indian tribe, The Rumble boasts some of the next generation’s most prolific artists.
Fresh from their appearance on NPR’s Tiny Desk, 2024 looks to be the year of El Laberinto del Coco — a dynamic Bomba Fusion band hailing from Puerto Rico with roots in Washington, D.C. Combining traditional Afro-Puerto Rican rhythms with contemporary genres, the band recently tore the roof off Lincoln Center as the explosive headliner for the prestigious annual globalFEST showcase in New York. “With their sprawling presentation and big, percussion driven sound […they] had the crowd in rapture,” exclaimed Afropop Worldwide magazine, calling them a “…fitting finale for what is now New York’s premier global music showcase.” Since their 2017 founding by former D.C. percussionist Hector Barez, El Laberinto del Coco has released a critically acclaimed self-titled album, an EP entitled El Laberinto del Coco Virtual, and six new singles. This fast-rising ensemble has captivated audiences at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage in Washington, D.C.; SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas; globalFEST at Lincoln Center; Drom NYC; and Chicago’s Summer Concert Series at Millennium Park, among others.
Spurring the region’s innovation and entrepreneurship engagement to a new level, the conference showcases our metropolitan region as a destination for innovation, venture investment, business development, and job creation.
Top venture firms from across North America participate in the Conference to attend top keynotes and industry panels. Eighty venture firms, plus local angel investors, participate as judges.
Attendees can watch 40+ high-growth tech, cyber, defense tech, healthcare, and life science companies pitch for their next round of capital. These cutting-edge startups compete for top prizes and are joined by 25 regional student teams presenting business concepts.
In addition to panels on AI, healthcare investment, VC trends, and defense-tech, this year’s lineup for keynote and fireside chat speakers includes:
Arun Gupta, CEO of NobleReach and author of the national bestseller “Venture Meets Mission”
Paul Misener, Former VP for Global Innovation Policy and Communications, Amazon
Tom Weithman, CIO, VIPC & Managing Director, Virginia Venture Partners
Registration is open at AccelerateDeals.org. Arlington patrons receive $100 off the ticket price before September 23 with the promotion code BIRD$100.
Accelerate sponsors and partners include Arlington Economic Development (AED), the Council for Innovation Promotion, Smart City Works, ManTech, AE Industrial Partners, Go Virginia, Fairfax City, King & Spalding, Fairfax County EDA, George Mason University, MAAN Ventures, NVTC, Prince William County, Sands Capital, Virginia Bio and Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation.
To learn more about Arlington Economic Development, AED’s contributions to growing the region’s tech and innovation ecosystem and locating in Arlington, please visit the AED website.
