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Just Listed in Arlington: August 9, 2024

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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 at Compass 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.

As we continue through the dog days of summer, we are finding our typical slowing of new listings. All numbers are down or the same in all categories, as far as new listings go, and Under Contract/Pending listings are slightly up. This means that even though interest rates dropped drastically this week, there are still fewer listings from which those buyers may choose, which will probably make those listings very popular and likely to sell fast.

If you are a seller who is waiting to sell, I would suggest taking advantage of these low rates and listing now, even though August is typically not the best time.

Here are the numbers as of the time of writing: Friday, August 9 at 10:30 a.m.

  • All active listings in Arlington: 280 (down from 301 two weeks ago)
  • New Listings in the past week: 44 (down from 51 two weeks ago)
  • Under Contract/Pending in last week: 38 (up from 36 two weeks ago)
  • All active detached listings: 104 (down from 121 two weeks ago)
  • New active detached listings: 19 (barely up from 17 two weeks ago)
  • All active townhouses, fee simple: 24 (down from 26 two weeks ago)
  • New active townhouses, fee simple: 5 (same as 5 two weeks ago)
  • All active condos/co-ops: 148 (same as 148 two weeks ago)
  • New active condos/co-ops: 20 (down from 29 two weeks ago)

The average cumulative days on market (CDOM) for both Active Under Contract and Pending sales went down to 33 from 34, two weeks ago. CDOM includes homes that were withdrawn and re-listed. Homes that went straight to Pending (meaning no contingencies) averaged 33 CDOM, down from 50 CDOM two weeks ago, and those that went Active Under Contract (with contingencies) had an average of 27 up from 20 CDOM.

Twenty-nine total properties closed in the last week of those, the CDOM was 25, and the average original list price to sales price ratio was 98.3% and the average current list price to sales price ratio was 99.3%

Continuing to keep up with showing activity as we began last week, showing time tracks showings on listings and compares them to the last week and the same week last year. These stats are from the week ending August 4. For Arlington county, there were 632 showings scheduled compared to 784 one year ago in the same week, and 732 the last week. That shows that buyer activity is down as well. These numbers were compiled before the interest rate drop, and I would think the lower rates will show an uptick in activity for next week.

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 Just Listed feature:

5109 25th Street North, Arlington VA, 22207 — $1,149,000

5109 25th Street North

Today’s featured listing is a storybook charming Cape Cod with a white brick exterior and blue front door in the Yorktown neighborhood. 5109 25th Street North in 22207 is listed by Heather Embrey with Better Homes and Gardens Premier Real Estate and is listed at $1,149,000.

It offers loads of updates with a remodeled kitchen with striking white and blue cabinetry, smart home features, generous bedroom sizes, finished basement and a flat back yard with a wonderful patio and grassy playspace! It is a popular home and has an offer deadline of Monday August 12, at 12 p.m. It is open Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11 from from 1-4 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! Click here or contact Coral Gundlach Homes.

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.

Just Sold Condos in Arlington: August 8, 2024

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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, July 29 to August 4, we had 22 condos and co-ops that went to settlement, which was twice as many as the week before. The sold prices ranged from $108,000 to $1,375,000 with an average price of $473,710 and an average of 24 days on market.

One of the many unique things about Arlington real estate is the wide variety of price ranges within close proximity to each other.

The lowest priced and highest priced sale last week were:

  • River Place — 1121 Arlington Blvd. #339 for $108,000
  • Gaslight Square — 1610 N Queen St. #241 for $1,375,000

They are both in zip code 22209 and are only 0.44 miles or 777 yards apart. Compare that to many suburban neighborhoods where all the homes are priced within 5%-10% of each other.

For a complete list of sales, visit ArlingtonCondo.com Just Sold Condos page.

Gaslight Square

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Small Business Focus: Boost your business with local government contracts

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Boosting your business

This column is sponsored by BizLaunch, a division of Arlington Economic Development.

A common question from businesses, both large and small, is: “How can I do business with Arlington?”

For companies with a few years of experience, working with local governments is a great way to expand their customer base while serving their community. In this month’s “Small Business Focus,” we will break down the process to help you succeed in local government procurement.

Do Your Homework

Before you start selling to the local government, doing your homework is essential. Arlington is one of the most transparent clients, with many procurement opportunities and purchasing decisions publicly accessible. You can find these in our Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), annual budget, regular board meeting minutes and comprehensive master plans. Through Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA), business owners can also view the results of any previous bids or solicitations and final contracts from past requests.

In April, the Arlington County Board approved a balanced budget of $1.65 billion for fiscal year 2025, which began on July 1, 2024, and will end on June 30, 2025.

Understanding Arlington’s Purchasing Process

After you have done your homework, it’s important to understand how Arlington makes purchasing decisions. Arlington uses a decentralized purchasing process where each department handles its own procurement, supported by the Purchasing Division. This means each department, knowing its needs throughout the year, can make individual purchasing decisions. However, despite a decentralized purchasing process, departments must follow the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and the County’s Purchasing Resolution, found on the Purchasing website.

How Arlington Buys Goods and Services

The dollar value and duration of the order influence how a buyer procures goods and services for amounts of $10,000 to $200,000.

There are the three main ways Arlington purchases goods and services:

  • X10,000: For one-time purchases of goods or services that are $10,000 or less within a fiscal year, the County doesn’t need to go through a public process. Purchasing agents can solicit bids from at least two competitors and choose the best fit.
  • Small Purchase Negotiations: Used for purchases greater than $10,000 but less than $200,000. These are advertised publicly for at least three days.
  • An Invitation to Bid (ITB) or Request for Proposal (RFP): For purchases greater than $200,000 an RFP process is leveraged. BIDs are advertised for a period of 10 to 21 days, and RFPs are advertised publicly for a minimum of 30 days.

Getting Started

Ready to secure a portion of the County’s $1.65 billion budget for your small business? Start by registering for Arlington’s procurement database. As of August 1, 2024, Arlington uses a system called PRISM+. New suppliers can register, and existing suppliers can use the new Supplier Portal to do business with Arlington and update their business records. Select all the commodity codes applicable to your business when registering for the procurement portal. Doing so will help anyone making purchases in the County find your business.

Before responding to a request, ensure that your business meets the County’s procurement guidelines, such as having a business license, being in good standing with the Virginia SCC, complying with the Living Wage Policy, cybersecurity standards and more. These requirements will be listed in the RFP or Small Purchase Negotiations and in Arlington’s Purchasing Resolution. If you have any questions, please reach out to any of the purchasing staff.

Upcoming Initiatives

Arlington’s Purchasing Division is also conducting a Disparity Study to determine the effects of race, ethnicity, or gender on a business’s ability to secure contracts in Arlington County. The goal is to find out what we can do better, and we can only find that by speaking with business owners! The County is asking businesses to share their experiences through an online survey about winning or bidding on contracts/subcontracts in Arlington County. For more information, please visit the Disparity Study link.

BizLaunch Support

Whether you are exploring federal, state or local procurement opportunities, BizLaunch is here to help. Sign up for a BizLaunch consultation today or visit BizLaunch to learn more.

Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: August 7, 2024

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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 August 5, there are 119 detached homes, 34 townhouses, and 148 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 29 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:

1733 12th Street N

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.

Ask Eli: Expected real estate market conditions

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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 DC 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 do you expect to see from the real estate market for the remainder of the year?

Answer: Following a strong first half for single-family homes and an exceptionally strong first half for condos, let’s take a look at what historical trends tell us we can expect from the local real estate market for the rest of the year. Having a strong understanding of weekly and monthly fluctuations in market conditions can give buyers and sellers a competitive advantage over the rest of the market and prevent costly mistakes based on inaccurate assumptions.

While the specific data/conditions vary year-to-year based on things like inventory levels, interest rates, and economic conditions, we can rely on trends as we move through the seasons and hit certain transition points (usually marked by major holidays) throughout the year. The charts below are made up of sales in Arlington since 2013 (excluding 2020 because of COVID lockdowns) and the trends can generally be applied to markets in the greater D.C. area, not just Arlington.

Inventory Will Spike Soon, Then Fall Sharply

The summer months are defined by a shift in demand (lower) and listing volume (lower) relative to the peak spring activity. A lot of homeowners wait to put their home on market until after Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer, so we usually see listing activity spike the week following Labor Day Weekend; producing roughly double the volume of listings in the following week or two relative to the preceding and proceeding weeks.

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Just Sold Condos in Arlington: August 1, 2024

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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, from July 22 to July 28, we had 11 condos that went to settlement. The sold prices ranged from $199,988 to $880,000 — a good week for the number 8, which is considered the luckiest number in Chinese culture. The pronunciation of the number 8 is similar to the word for ‘wealth’ or ‘fortune’.

Only 2 of the condos that sold were in high-rise buildings:

  • Woodbury Heights #1401, a 2 BR/2 BA condo, in Courthouse sold for $565,000. Built in 1983, Woodbury Heights Condo has some beautiful 2 level units on the top floor and if you are fortunate to be on the eastern side, you get some incredible monument views.
  • Tower Villas #802, a 3 BR/2 BA condo, in Virginia Square sold for $870,000. Tower Villas is built like a tank — it is as solid as they come. Built in 1974, it was one of the highest residential buildings in the area at the time.

The most expensive sale last week was in a mid-rise building:

  • The Flats at Pierce Court #12, also a 3 BR/2 BA condo, sold for $880,000. Unit #12 is a beautiful penthouse unit with two levels and a private rooftop. The Flats at Pierce Court is a newer building, 2018, but is on the south side of Route 50. If it was a half mile to the north, it would have sold for twice the price. Location matters — see the post below.

For a complete list of sales, visit ArlingtonCondo.com Just Sold Condos page.

Tower Villas

What Didn’t Sell?

If you are following the real estate market, while it is important to watch what sells, it is also important to watch what doesn’t sell. Last week there were 11 condos removed from the market. When a listing is removed, it can have one of three status’:

  • Expired — The listing term has reached its end and the listing agreement is over.
  • Cancelled — The listing term hasn’t reached its end, but the seller decided to cancel the agreement with the agent.
  • Withdrawn — There is still a listing agreement in place but the seller has decided to take it off the market. A number of listings will be withdrawn in December around the holidays and then put back on the market a few months later.

For a complete list of what didn’t sell last week, visit ArlingtonCondo.com Just Expired Condos page.

How Sellers Determine an Asking Price

A frequent question people have is how do sellers decide how to price their home. Setting the right asking price for a home is a critical decision a seller will make. It can mean the difference between selling quickly and lagging on the market, or even selling below market value. But how exactly are asking prices determined, and what factors should sellers and their real estate agents consider? In this post, I’ll walk through the intricacies of asking price determination, the methods used by professionals, and what to watch out for when pricing a home.

Understanding the Real Estate Pricing Game

Real estate pricing is part art, part science. It requires a deep knowledge of the local market, a clear understanding of a property’s unique features, and sometimes, just a dash of intuition. There are multiple prices that come into play in any real estate transaction:

  • Assessed value: This is what the county believes your property is worth for tax purposes. In Arlington, it is usually adjusted every year in January. The county assessor does not examine every property every year — that would be impossible. Rather, they make blanket adjustments for entire groups of properties or apply a certain percentage increase from the year before. 
  • Appraised value: An appraiser’s estimation of your property’s value, usually carried out for the benefit of a lender. You can ask for three different appraisers and you can get three different answers, but they should be close to each other. 
  • Fair Market Value (FMV): This is the most likely price that a property would sell for on the open market.
  • Asking price: The initial price at which a property is listed. Depending on the strategy, this could be at market value, below market, or above market. 
  • Sales price: The agreed-upon price between buyer and seller, which may be different from the asking price. The final sales price could be more or less than the asking price, depending on a number of factors. 
  • Net price: The net price is the Sales price minus any seller concessions to the buyer. 

For the same property, all of these can be different! 

To learn more about appraisers’ derive values and how agents create a comparative market analysis, read more here.

Please note: While ArlingtonCondo.com provides this information for the community, they may not be the listing agent of these homes. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Arts Focus: Annual Dark Star Park Day marks 40th anniversary of public art in Arlington

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Join us for Arlington’s 40th annual Dark Star Park Day tomorrow on Thursday, August 1.

This special event, starting at 9 a.m., invites the community to witness the remarkable shadow alignment of Nancy Holt’s iconic sculpture, “Dark Star Park.” 

This year’s celebration is the grand finale of a year-long tribute to Arlington’s internationally acclaimed public art collection. Highlights include an official County proclamation and a new poem by Arlington Poet Laureate Courtney LeBlanc, commissioned to honor both “Dark Star Park” and its visionary creator, Nancy Holt. Attendees will also receive vibrant, limited-edition posters by Globe Posters at MICA while supplies last. 

At approximately 9:32 a.m., Holt’s “Dark Star Park” spheres and poles will cast shadows that align perfectly with their permanent forms on the ground. This captivating event marks the moment of Rosslyn’s founding and transforms the park into a magical space of cosmic alignment. Rosslyn, known for its striking skyline and extensive public art, is one of Arlington’s most dynamic urban neighborhoods. Light refreshments will be provided by the Rosslyn Business Improvement District, adding to the festive atmosphere.

The 40th anniversary of Arlington Public Art has been celebrated with a series of events throughout 2023–2024, highlighting the entire collection and introducing several new pieces of artwork. The annual shadow alignment commemorates the day in 1860 when William Henry Ross acquired the land that became Rosslyn. Holt’s “Dark Star Park” critically explores themes of land ownership and the connection between the cosmos and our planet, with the spheres representing stars that have fallen to Earth. 

“Dark Star Park” is a pioneering example of integrated public art in the U.S. and was Arlington’s first major public art commission. It remains one of Nancy Holt’s most significant urban installations, offering an accessible and profound artistic experience. Holt (1938–2014) was a groundbreaking artist whose work spanned various media, including poetry, film, video, and large-scale public sculptures. Her art continually pushed boundaries, questioning our perception of the world and our place within it. 

Starting at 9 a.m., join us for a morning of activities, culminating with the shadow alignment at 9:32 a.m. “Dark Star Park” is located at 1655 N. Fort Myer Drive, where N. Fort Myer Drive and N. Lynn Street meet, just off Route 50/Arlington Boulevard, in Arlington’s vibrant Rosslyn neighborhood. 

Please visit these website links for more information about the Dark Star Park Day event on August 1, or to learn about Arlington Public Art.

Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: July 31, 2024

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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 July 29, there are 130 detached homes, 33 townhouses and 149 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 20 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:

3111 N Taylor Street

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.

Ask Eli: Huge condo appreciation — 2024 mid-year review

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This regularly scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. Please submit your questions to him via email for response in future columns. Video summaries of some articles can be found on YouTube on the Eli Residential channel. Enjoy!

Question: How has the Arlington condo market performed in the first half of 2024?

Answer: The Arlington condo market had a historically strong first half performance this year, with average prices up a whopping 13.6% in the first half of 2024 compared to the first half of 2023.

A Wave of Demand Led to Remarkable Appreciation

Coming into the year, there were strong signs of upward price pressure in the condo market with inventory levels well below the 10-year average and significant increases in key demand metrics (% of condos selling within ten days and % of sale price to original asking price). We also had pent-up demand from would-be condo buyers in 2023, who held off on a purchase waiting/hoping for rates to drop, combined with the normal cycle of 2024 condo buyers to create strong demand in the first half of the year.

For a market that is generally flat/stable, even appreciation of 3-5% in a year is notable on a historical level, making double-digit growth is remarkable. For perspective, by most measures, we saw more appreciation in the first half of this year than we saw in the 12-16 months following the Amazon HQ2 announcement.

How the Data is Organized

For my mid-year reviews, I like to compare the first half of the year to the same period (first half) of prior years, rather than comparing the first half of the current year to the full year in prior years. We tend to see a much stronger market (higher demand, more competition) in the first half of the year than the second half, so I feel like this approach gives us a more apples-to-apples comparison.

It’s also important to note that the data I use is based on homes that went under contract in the first half of the year because it’s more reflective of actual buying activity during that period; as opposed to looking at homes that closed in the first half of the year, but may have gone under contract many months prior during different market conditions.

Highlights of a Strong Condo Market

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Explore Waycroft/Woodlawn

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Felicia Cook Waycroft/Woodlawn Neighborhood

I’m Felicia Cook, a Realtor with McEnearney Associates. I’m here today to show you the beautiful North Arlington neighborhood of Waycroft/Woodlawn.

This community is located just north of the Ballston-Rosslyn corridor. It has almost 500 homes that are a great mix of cape cods, colonials, cottages, and new homes. About 88% of the residents own their homes and the median home value is approximately $1.1 million. You can be in D.C. in 15 minutes via I66 or walk to the nearby Ballston metro.

When you think of Waycroft/Woodlawn, you think walkability. It is one of the best things about this neighborhood. Folks here can walk on the bike path into Ballston and take advantage of all the restaurants.

El Ray for Mexican, TrueFood Kitchen and the Mussel Bar are a few of my favorites and when I’m on the go, I love grabbing a salad from Sweet Green, a bowl from Cava or some tacos from Taco Bamba. There are also a lot of ways to work out and stay fit — One Fitness, Orange Theory and Bash Boxing are a few spots and there are many entertainment options too — Punch Bowl Social is a fun way to spend an evening, you can catch a movie at AMC theaters, or you can even watch the Washington Capitals practice at the MedStar Iceplex. And don’t miss the brand-new Harris Teeter on Glebe Road, it is huge and even has a wine bar!

I’ve lived here for over 20 years and my children walked to their elementary school, Swanson Middle School and Washington Lee (now Liberty) High School. We love the beautiful Woodlawn Park, where my kids learned to ride their bikes. This is really the hub of the neighborhood. And, another one of my favorite things are the little lending libraries.

There’s a strong Civic Association dedicated to keeping residents safe and happy, and the tight-knit community comes together regularly to host community parties and events.

Nestled between the activity of Ballston and Virginia Hospital Center, Waycroft/Woodlawn has the best of both worlds; quiet, tree-lined streets and beautiful flora with access to D.C. within minutes.

If you have any questions about what you’ve seen here today, check out our website at mcenearney.com or my website, FeliciaCookHomes.com.

Felicia Cook | 703-899-5226 | [email protected] | FeliciaCookHomes.com | www.McEnearney.com

For 40 years, McEnearney Associates has been a premiere residential, commercial and property management firm with 11 offices located in the Washington metro region. With service excellence, hyper-local expertise, powerful data insights, innovative technology and cutting-edge marketing, McEnearney Associates have helped their clients make informed decisions on their most valuable real estate investments. There is an important difference at McEnearney: It’s not about us, it’s about you. To learn more, visit us at www.McEnearney.com.

Just Listed in Arlington: July 26, 2024

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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 at Compass 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.

The numbers this week are bucking the trend from the last few weeks. Pretty drastic new listing numbers this week (51 vs 74). The timing of this article is a little earlier, so that could show that a few more pop up today, but that is a fairly big drop, as new listings typically come out on Thursdays.

A few things could be to blame: summertime and people are on vacation. Dramatic couple of weeks in presidential politics could have people feeling more cautious. Rates dipped also so I imagine these properties, if priced and prepped well, should sell quickly.

Here are the numbers as of the time of writing: Friday, July 26 at 10:30 a.m.

  • All active listings in Arlington: 302 (up from 291 two weeks ago)
  • New Listings in the past week: 51 (down from 74 two weeks ago)
  • Under Contract/Pending in last week: 36 (up from 35 two weeks ago)
  • All active detached listings: 121 (up  from 113 two weeks ago)
  • New active detached listings: 17 (barely up from from 16 two weeks ago)
  • All active townhouses, fee simple: 26 (down from 41 two weeks ago)
  • New active townhouses, fee simple: 5 (down from 11 two weeks ago)
  • All active condos/co-ops: 148 (down from from 149 two weeks ago)
  • New active condos/co-ops:  29 (down from 32 two weeks ago)

The average cumulative days on market (CDOM) for both Active Under Contract and Pending sales went down to 34 from 41 two weeks ago. CDOM includes homes that were withdrawn and re-listed. Homes that went straight to Pending (meaning no contingencies) averaged 50 CDOM, up from 36 CDOM two weeks ago, and those that went Active Under Contract (with contingencies ) had an average of 20 up from 41 CDOM.

These numbers are odd, as typically houses that go straight to pending have fewer days on market. However since they are averages, one extreme example can skew the numbers. In this case there was a new build for $3.5 million with 433 CDOM that went straight to pending. That is typical with new construction and throws these numbers off. If I remove that house, the average CDOM for Pending in the past two weeks is 25. 

Since today’s numbers are all over the place, I will cover a new data set to explore buyer activity. Showing time tracks showings on listings and compares them to the last week and the same week last year. These stats are from the week ending July 21.

For Arlington county, there were 665 showings scheduled compared to 873 one year ago in the same week, and 698 the last week. That shows that buyer activity is down also. Dare I say there is an opportunity for buyers right now? With the years of brutal bidding wars in Arlington, these rare moments that don’t appear to have a complete sellers’ advantage, can seem unreal. 

Thirty-eight total properties closed in the last week, of those, the CDOM was 29, and the average original list price to sales price ratio was 99.7% and the average current list price to sales price ratio was 100.9%.

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 Just Listed feature:

1111 19th Street N #2703, Arlington VA, 22209 — $1,450,000

1111 19th Street North, Unit 2703

Today’s featured listing is a glamorous condo in Rosslyn’s sought after The Waterview. It is listed by Brittany Camacho of Century 21 Redwood Realty — 1111 19th Street N #2703, Arlington, VA 22209. It is a stunning 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath unit with floor to ceiling windows, and Monument and Potomac river views from all rooms. Built in 2008, this nearly 1,500 square foot home has high ceilings, luxury finishes such as new hardwood floors, custom built walk in closets, new lighting and high end appliances such as Sub Zero Refrigerator, Viking range, Miele dishwasher.

It also has two reserved garage parking spaces as well. The building does allow pets up to 80 lbs and a limit of 2 per unit. It has a monthly fee of $1,784 that includes gas, water, sewer, trash and amenities such as a fitness center, party room and concierge. It is offered at $1,450,000 and is open this Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Just Sold Condos in Arlington: July 25, 2024

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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, July 15 to July 21, we had 24 condos that went to settlement — the exact same number as the week before. The sold prices ranged from $191,000 to $887,000 with a median price of $420,000.

What can you get for the median price of $420,000? Here were several that sold:

  • Located just off of Columbia Pike, this 2 BR/2 BA at 3842 9th Road S at Dundree Knoll condo listed and sold for $410,000 after 22 days on the market. It has renovations throughout and has french doors that open to a large deck.
  • A 2 BR/1 BA at Cambridge Courts, 2703 Arlington Blvd #202, only lasted 5 days on the market. It listed for $415,000 and sold for $420,000. This top level condo has vaulted ceilings in the living room making it feel much larger than 781 square feet.
  • If amenities are more important than size, this 1 BR/1 BA at the Continental in Ballston, 851 N Glebe Road #1202, sold for $425,000. Amenities at the Continental include a 24×7 front desk, theatre room, party room, fitness center, rooftop pool, and an awesome rooftop with gas grills and fire pits.

For a complete list of sales visit ArlingtonCondo.com Just Sold Condos page.

Continental in Ballston

Rent or Sell? Cash Flow is Key

Are you planning on moving and are mulling over the big decision of whether to keep your current place and rent it out or to sell it and be done with it? For most people the answer is easy as they have to sell it to be able to buy the next place. For those in the position of not having to sell, the question is should you? In this post I’ll give you a few questions to ponder and a short cash flow calculator to give you a clearer picture of the costs involved.

Real Estate Investing

First, let me start out by saying I’m a huge advocate of investing in real estate. More wealth is created through real estate than any other form of investing. A few reasons why people invest in real estate include: cash flow, inflation hedge, leverage, appreciation, forced equity, depreciation, and tax advantages. I won’t get into all of these here but if you want to learn about real estate investing, my go to source is the Bigger Pockets podcast and website.

Real estate is a great investment vehicle, but it doesn’t mean every property is a good investment and nor does everyone want to be a landlord.

Will You Ever Move Back Into the Property?

Washington, D.C. is a very transient town where people move and move back all the time. If you are moving out of the area, ask yourself will you ever move back to the area and would you realistically move back into the property? If the answer is yes and yes, then it might make sense to rent out the property for a while. But be real, how likely are you to move back into the property and do you want to?

Do You Want to be a Landlord?

Another good question to ask yourself is whether you want to be a landlord. Real estate investing can be a mostly passive investment, but it does require some oversight and involvement. And of course filing your taxes will be a little more complicated.

Do You Want to be a Property Manager?

Being a landlord doesn’t automatically make you a property manager as you can hire someone to manage the property for you. Remember though, every property has a property manager. If you don’t hire a property manager, you are the property manager.

Do you want to deal with tenant complaints? Can you deal with a plumbing problem in the middle of the night? Do you know how to evict a tenant? It only takes one bad tenant to turn a new real estate investor into a never again investor.

Does it Cash Flow?

Many people think “if I can rent it for X and my mortgage is Y, then my cash flow is X-Y”. That simplistic formula is what gets many newbies in trouble. There are a number of other costs to factor into the equation. To see the full list of expenses to consider and a quick cash flow calculator, visit:

To read more go to Rent of Sell? Cash Flow is Key.

Please note: While ArlingtonCondo.com provides this information for the community, they may not be the listing agent of these homes. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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