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State of the Market

State of the Market April 2026 We are due for a market update! The first graph demonstrates the rise of median sale price year-over-year since 2019. These numbers include all residential sales for Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, and Prince William and Loudoun Counties. It does not differentiate between the type of housing (i.e. condo […]
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Safety First!

Safety First! March 2026 When listings are entered into Bright MLS, there is a section to provide instructions to agents. Buyer agents typically use the link provided to schedule showings. The link takes them to a program called Showingtime. Listing agents can include and add instructions, provide access information, manage a calendar for when showings […]
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You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market

You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market February 2026 When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking: What’s wrong with it? Why hasn’t anyone bought it yet? Am I missing something? That mindset […]
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Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate

Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate January 2026 If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.” That’s fair. That rate has been one of your best financial wins – and it can be hard to […]