A seller called me in early April. Her condo had been sitting on the market for over 70 days without a single offer, and she was interviewing agents because her current one wasn’t budging on strategy. When I pulled up the listing, I saw immediately what the problem was: virtual staging. If you know me…
I’d Never Done Asbestos Remediation in 23 Years. Here’s What I Learned.
The inspection flagged it. Cracks in the ceiling of a condo in an older Arlington building, and where there are cracks in ceilings like this, there’s a question you have to answer: is there asbestos? There was. Now, asbestos in older construction isn’t unusual, and it isn’t automatically a hazard — as long as it’s…
Real ROI Projects for North Arlington Homeowners (2026 Data)
In North Arlington, buyers are sophisticated. They understand the difference between a “flip” and a “strategic refresh.” If you want to maximize your equity in neighborhoods like Westover, Yorktown, Williamsburg, or East Falls Church, you need to focus on the six high-impact areas that define the “Arlington Standard.” Based on the 2026 Remodeling Cost vs.…
Selling in a “Frozen” Market: How Strategy (and Skin in the Game) Beat the Arlington Slowdown
In the real estate world, we often talk about “ideal conditions”—spring sunshine, low interest rates, and a frenzy of buyers. But what happens when you have the exact opposite? Recently, I represented a family in the Yorktown neighborhood of North Arlington who needed to sell their single-family home during a “perfect storm” of challenges. The…
How Do I Buy and Sell at the Same Time in North Arlington? The 2026 Move-Up Guide
If you’re currently living in a North Arlington condo or a smaller “starter” home, you’re sitting on a goldmine of equity. But in 2026, moving up to that larger single-family home in North Arlington requires more than just a down payment—it requires a tactical plan for your “bridge” period. Moving up in Arlington is a…
Coral’s Take on the Market – January 2023
“The Market” as we call it in real estate (there are many others), changes often and quickly. I think many people hire agents who aren’t able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and think of the market as a stagnant thing. It changes on a dime. Buyer demand cooled down a lot in late 2022,…
8 Reasons to Use a Realtor to SELL Your Home
There is way more to success in selling a home than just saving on commission. Here are the top 8 benefits of using a realtor to sell your home.
Are you a buyer? Listen up.
Are you a serious buyer in Northern Virginia? If you want to buy a house, condo or townhouse under 1 million in Northern Virginia, the following things need to happen first: Have an intrepid full time Realtor ready to hit the ground running. Have your loan completely underwritten by a local, reputable lender. Be ready…
Compass Concierge NEW in 2019!
Happy New Year! I’m ready to hit the ground running in 2019. I joined Compass a year ago for numerous reasons, but mainly for their continued commitment to innovation and purpose in the real estate industry. Our mission to help everyone find their place in the world is at the heart of what I do. I’m incredibly…
Selling Your Home During the Holidays
Conventional wisdom steers us away from selling a home during November to January. The reasons are people are too too busy and the weather is too bad to think about moving. However if you want to sell, and the time works for YOU, there are some advantages. More serious buyers = Less time wasted. The colder…
The Little Condo That Could in South Arlington
In August, my Arlington 1BD/1BA condo listing sold at asking price {$182,000}! This was the little condo that could, but not before bringing it out of its 80s formica, almond color shell. Two years ago, we tried selling this condo without any success. The seller came back to me this year wanting to give it…
Maximizing Exposure Using Conventional and Social Marketing
When a home has a strong marketing strategy, maximized exposure and is staged to highlight its best features, it has a better chance of selling. Williamsburg Blvd was a listing that combined conventional and tech-driven efforts. We realized quickly that this home shined the brightest during open houses. In fact, the ultimate buyers of Williamsburg…
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