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The Towns of Abingdon Place: We’ve Just Opened Our Newest Section of Townhomes

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With our recent sales success at Abingdon Place, we’re thrilled to release the next section of elegant townhomes. Act quickly, and your new home can be customized to fit your tastes.

Each home at Abingdon Place thoughtfully melds the elegance of Old Town Alexandria’s distinctive traditional architecture with the comforts of modern design. Rooms illuminate with light from the energy-efficient windows. High ceilings (10-foot on the main level) give your home a truly grand feeling. Standard private elevators connecting all four levels tie the whole home together.

Thoughtful finishes and features accentuate open-concept living and exceed your expectations in how elegant your home can be. Coupled with the convenience of living so close to everything, it’s easy to see what makes the Towns of Abingdon Place in Old Town North right where you want to be!

Our two furnished models are now open. Book your private appointment or just stop by during our office hours: Friday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Towns of Abingdon Place: 4 levels, 3 to 4 bedrooms, 3.5 to 4.5 bathrooms, 2-car garage in Old Town North Alexandria. From $1,499,900.

Introducing New Townhomes in Lyon Village

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BeaconCrest Homes, the highly acclaimed D.C. metro homebuilder, is proud to present a rare opportunity to own one of seven new townhomes at Veitch Place in North Arlington.

Unbeatable Location

Live a quarter mile to Courthouse Metro Station, a quick six-minute walk from home. Enjoy cobblestone adventures, dining and popular retail less than 10 minutes away in Georgetown. Discover easy commutes and better day-to-day living when you live less than five miles to downtown Washington and all that Arlington has to offer.

Next-Level Living at its Finest

Embrace townhome living without sacrificing what you love most — your space and comfort. From the distinct architecture details to the open and bright interiors, the homes at Veitch Place offer four luxurious levels of living.

These one-of-a-kind homes boast open design floor plans, gourmet kitchens, home offices, luxuriously appointed baths, rooftop terraces and two-car garages. These are a few of the many features that make Veitch Place unique and Arlington’s hottest new address.

Act Now

Construction is underway with sales opening soon. Join our VIP list to discover the floor plans at Veitch Place and to be eligible for exclusive pre-market sales opportunities.

With only seven townhomes available, Veitch Place is sure to sell out fast. Opportunity is limited, so don’t wait — register today!

Biz Talk: International Businesses Choose Arlington as U.S. Home Base

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This article was written by Sindy Yeh, Senior Business Ambassador for Arlington Economic Development.

It comes as no surprise that both domestic and international companies select Arlington as their home to grow their businesses. They choose Arlington for similar reasons, such as proximity to customers and partners, accessibility to major transportation infrastructure, and the availability of a talented workforce. Here are perspectives from three international companies based in Arlington.

For the Japanese global conglomerate NEC Corporation, Arlington and the Northern Virginia area are excellent places for technology businesses. Mr. Shin Takahashi, chairman of the board of NEC Corporation of America (NECAM), selected Arlington to both live and work when he began leading NECAM’s government relations and public policy office in early 2018.

“Having a strong local management team is key to success for international companies,” Takahashi said. “Arlington is a good location for hiring great talent with excellent education and experience. There are lots of good companies around here, so it is easy to find highly qualified talent.”

NECAM’s Arlington location has grown to several business units, including a customer experience center to showcase its IT and facial recognition technology. It will relocate to a new office in Ballston in the fall.

“We only looked at Arlington when considering a new location to house the business units,” Takahashi said. “Arlington is diverse, safe and international. I could carry the same lifestyle as in Tokyo, where I could walk every place at night, go to grocery stores and restaurants, and visit movie theaters.”

Takahashi is also amazed at the number of fitness studios and gyms in the area and how healthy Arlingtonians are. “From my window, I can see people carrying yoga mats to exercise, so it is a big booster for my own wellness and a motivation to work out.”

TELE’s Daniel Kroepfl, who established the Austrian industrial electronics, manufacturing and services company in Arlington in late 2018, expresses a similar sentiment. “I travel to many cities throughout the country to visit customers and partners, and I do not see as many people running and exercising as in Arlington,” he said. “Arlington lives up to its name as America’s fittest city.”

When TELE was first considering expanding to the United States, the company looked at different cities across the country. “We chose Arlington because we want a location where we can recruit talent but also where our employees from Austria would enjoy visiting,” Kroepfl explained. “Austrian Airlines offers frequent direct flights from Vienna to Dulles, so I can visit my family and travel to headquarters easily.”

Accessibility to Europe and the U.S., Canada and Mexico markets is also a major consideration. “Access to major transportation hubs is key for our industry, which is industrial production, automation and electronics development,” Kroepfl said. “Everything is within easy reach by having an office here, allowing us to achieve our business goals.”

For the Australian digital intelligence startup Fivecast, accessibility to decision-makers in federal government agencies was the primary reason to choose Arlington for its first U.S. office. Duane Rivett, one of the founders of Fivecast, moved here in late 2019 to build up the company’s U.S. operations.

“The U.S. federal government represents an important customer base for Fivecast. Our digital intelligence solutions are built from the ground up to address challenges facing national security, defense and law enforcement organizations,” Rivett said. “The business community in Arlington provides lots of great opportunities for networking across the public sector and sharing ideas, expertise and connections, which are invaluable for establishing a new business.”

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Just Reduced Properties in Arlington

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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.

To all the dads out there, we hope you enjoy your day this Sunday.

Sunday, June 20, is Father’s Day. So, if you haven’t snagged something special or planned an activity with dad, here is your friendly reminder!

Material things aside, there are plenty of settings for an awesome Father’s Day in Arlington County or nearby. Among the top fishing spots are Riverbend Park in nearby Great Falls, Pohick Bay Regional Park in Lorton and Fountainhead Regional Park in Fairfax Station. Of course, Arlington’s park system is stellar, and there are options galore with baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts and pavilions for lounging, too.

On the restaurant front, our local scene spans the international spectrum and, of course, the museums up the road in D.C. are primed for a stroll.

If you’re looking for a change or wanting to call Arlington County — and all of its dynamic offerings for Father’s Day and beyond — home, the time-tested team at Arlington Realty, Inc. is ready to jump into action on your behalf.

Until then, here’s to a happy Father’s Day and on to this week’s Just Reduced stats and facts: As of June 14, there are 169 detached homes, 60 townhouses and 385 condos for sale throughout Arlington County

In total, 45 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:

Please note 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.

Virginia Tech Returns to In-Person Classes for Falls Church MBA Program

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Graduate students attend in-person course in Falls Church (courtesy of Erin Williams/Virginia Tech)

Virginia Tech’s Evening MBA announced that students will return to its Falls Church center for classes this August. The Evening MBA program is among the best in the country and the top part-time MBA program in Virginia, according to a 2022 survey of the nation’s top graduate schools by U.S. News & World Report.

“We know many students choose the Evening MBA because they value the in-person interactions they have with classmates and faculty members,” said Rebecca McGill, associate director of MBA recruiting at Virginia Tech. “We’re excited to return to in-person classes and provide those rich learning and networking opportunities that some find they’ve missed in the online environment.”

At the same time, McGill says there has been a high level of interest in Virginia Tech’s recently launched Online MBA.

“We were pleased with the level of interest for our first Online MBA cohort, and I think that reflects the changing needs and preferences of today’s professionals after a year of adapting to remote work,” said McGill.

Dana Hansson, director of MBA programs at Virginia Tech, says it’s important to adapt to meet students wherever their needs are. “Our strategic focus since 2013 has been to provide working professionals with flexible options that fit into their personal and professional lives,” she said.

Virginia Tech’s current suite of programs includes the Evening MBA, Online MBA and the Ballston-based Executive MBA. All are part-time formats designed with working professionals in mind.

Applications for the Evening MBA program are due July 1. Learn more about Virginia Tech’s MBA programs at mba.vt.edu.

Ask Eli: Northern VA Market Trends — Arlington vs. Fairfax and Loudoun Counties

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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 Ask Eli, Live With Jean playlist. Enjoy!

Question: How does Arlington’s housing market compare to what you’re seeing in Fairfax and Loudoun counties?

Answer: The Arlington single-family home (SFH) market has been competitive, and prices have increased, but the shift hasn’t been nearly as dramatic as what we’ve seen farther west in Fairfax County and Loudoun County.

The Arlington condo market has improved from the end of 2020/early 2021, and prices seem to be coming back, but inventory levels are still much higher than they were in the years preceding the Amazon HQ2 announcement.

Listing Activity up in Arlington, Normal in Fairfax and Loudoun

The number of SFH listings in Arlington this spring is up noticeably compared to prior years, but the biggest story continues to be the amount of condos being listed for sale. I previously wrote about the historical volume of condo listings we had last fall, and that trend has continued through this spring with the total number of condos listed for sale from March to May significantly higher than any other spring market in the last 10+ years.

The number of SFH listings in Fairfax County and Loudoun County have been consistent with past spring markets, down slightly compared to 2018 and 2019.

Demand Meets or Exceeds New Supply, Except Condos

Despite higher-than-average listing activity in Arlington, the SFH inventory levels remain very low because there is enough demand to absorb the extra supply. SFH inventory has remained at about one month of supply throughout 2021.

Condo demand has not met the higher-than-average listing activity, and condo inventory has steadily increased through the spring after dropping (and flattening) from five-year highs this winter. The Arlington condo market has settled at around 2.5 months of supply for the last six months, which represents a market that is more favorable to sellers than buyers but still a significant shift from the post-Amazon HQ2 market with two to three weeks of supply for about 18 months.

Demand in Fairfax County and Loudoun County has been exceptionally high, and inventory levels remain dangerously low with just two to three weeks of supply for nearly the last eight months.

Prices Are up (Of Course)

Prices for SFHs in Arlington are up, with the median price of a SFH in Arlington exceeding $1.2 million for the first time ever in May. While the prices in Arlington are up noticeably, it’s nothing compared to the massive appreciation seen in Fairfax County and Loudoun County over the last four months where we’ve seen up to 15-20% year-over-year increases in prices throughout both markets.

Condo prices have increased from late 2020/early 2021 and seem to be settling in a bit below pre-pandemic numbers. I didn’t include a chart for condo prices because there’s too much variability, and it doesn’t provide much value.

Escalations Over Ask Are The Norm, Likely to Change Soon

This spring, the average SFH in all three markets has closed for 3-4.5% over the original asking price. I expect this number to come down over the next few months as asking prices catch up with what the market is willing to pay and the attention/priorities of buyers starts to shift to other things like travel, events, and seeing family and friends.

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.

Video summaries of some articles can be found on YouTube on the Ask Eli, Live With Jean playlist.

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.

Listing of the Day: 4141 N. Henderson Road #426

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Address: 4141 N. Henderson Road #426
Neighborhood: Hyde Park Condominium
Listed: $419,000

Space, convenience and style meld perfectly in this 1,168-square-foot condominium with a bedroom, bathroom, powder room and plentiful garage parking.

The renovated kitchen offers high-end cabinetry with silent close doors and drawers, quartz countertops, stainless appliances, gas cooking, ceramic tile floor, and rustic display shelves. A separate door leads to the hall, perfect for bringing groceries and packages directly into the kitchen. Both the bathroom and powder room have been updated with new tile, vanities, lighting and accessories. Gleaming parquet wood floors extend through the living and dining area as well as the bedroom.

Large windows and sliding doors open to the deep balcony with wood decking and a tranquil view of the treed courtyard. Sliding doors in the bedroom open to a Juliet balcony and provide desirable cross ventilation. A walk-in closet and separate hanging closet serve the bedroom, and two additional walk-in closets provide even more storage.

The monthly condo fee includes all utilities, 24-hour front desk staff to collect packages, on-site management, a pool and a park. And — the seller will pay the first-year condo fee on behalf of the buyer.

Hyde Park has a private park with areas for grilling, dining, walking, gardening and enjoying a grassy oasis in the center of Ballston. A large swimming pool and separate children’s pool are surrounded by areas for sunning and soaking up vitamin D.

What a location!

A Harris Teeter grocery store is next to the building, and it is a few blocks to Ballston Quarter with restaurants, an ice rink, movies and nightlife. The Metro station is walkable along with the new Lubber Run Rec Center with its many programs and farmers market. The university-class Arlington Central Library is a quiet space for those pursuing graduate degrees at one of the many programs in the Ballston area or at George Mason University. Bike lanes lead to bike paths that traverse the county.

This is a move-in-ready condo in fresh, neutral condition and an unsurpassed location.

Listed by:
Betsy Twigg
McEnearney Associates
703-967-4391
[email protected]
www.betsytwigg.com

Legal Insider: First Court Approves Mandatory Vaccination Requirement by Employer

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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 John V. Berry, Esq.

In one of the first court rulings on the issue, a federal district court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by over a hundred Houston hospital employees that had challenged their employer’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement. Hospital officials had suspended a number of employees that refused to be inoculated for COVID-19, and a lawsuit was filed.

First Ruling on Forced COVID-19 Vaccinations by Employers

U.S. District Judge Lynn Hughes of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas noted, in the opinion, that the federal government has advised that employers can require employees to get vaccines.

Judge Hughes, in rejecting the hospital employees’ lawsuit, held: This is not coercion. Methodist [Hospital] is trying to do their business of saving lives without giving them the COVID-19 virus. It is a choice made to keep staff, patients and their families safer.

Furthermore, Judge Hughes referred to the lawyer’s argument that requiring employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine as being similar to medical experimentation in Nazi concentration camps as “reprehensible.”

Employees Have Option to Refuse Vaccine and Seek Other Employment

In closing, Judge Hughes held that employees had a choice between complying with the COVID-19 vaccination requirement or finding other employment. The case is likely to be appealed and more litigation in the future is likely.

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Listing of the Day: 3808 N. Vernon Street

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Address: 3808 N. Vernon Street
Neighborhood: Country Club Grove
Listed: $1,295,000
Open: Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

View this expanded classic colonial, brimming with character and important updates. With four finished levels, the home has five bedrooms, three baths, one half bath and a deep garage. Updates include a new roof, gas-fired boiler for efficient radiator heating, air conditioning, an expanded primary bedroom, and a bath with a vaulted ceiling, separate tub, double vanities, oversized shower, and fitted walk-in closet.

The updated cook and baker’s kitchen has crisp white cabinets, gas cooking and a butler’s pantry, and it opens to the screened porch leading to the level rear yard.

Desirable details in the home include the family room with windows on three sides, a gas fireplace in the living room, plantation shutters, gleaming wood floors on three levels, and multiple spaces for working and learning from home.

The home is zoned for Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown schools.

A vintage home with today’s style and amenities awaits a buyer who craves warmth in a home.

Listed by:
Betsy Twigg
McEnearney Associates
703-967-4391
[email protected]
www.betsytwigg.com

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

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Looking for a home? There are plenty of houses and condos open for viewing this weekend.

Check out the Arlington Realty website for a full list of homes for sale and open houses in Arlington. Here are a few highlights:

6429 27th Street N.
5 BD/4 BA single-family home
Agent: KW Metro Center
Listed: $1,799,000
Open: Saturday, 1-3 p.m. and Sunday, 12-2 p.m.

 

836 S. Glebe Road
5 BD/4 BA, 1 half bath single-family home
Agent: TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
Listed: $1,299,000
Open: Saturday and Sunday, 2-4 p.m.

 

5106 N. Carlin Springs Road
5 BD/3 BA single-family home
Agent: McEnearney Associates
Listed: $995,000
Open: Saturday, 1-3 p.m.

 

5733 16th Street N.
3 BD/2 BA single-family home
Agent: Compass
Listed: $899,900
Open: Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

 

600 S. Walter Reed Drive
4 BD/2 BA single-family home
Agent: Peake Management, Inc.
Listed: $815,000
Open: Saturday, 12-2 p.m.

 

2115 N. Brandywine Street
2 BD/2 BA townhome
Agent: RE/MAX Distinctive Real Estate
Listed: $614,900
Open: Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

Just Listed in Arlington

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Just Listed highlights Arlington properties that just came on the market within the past week. This feature is written and sponsored by Andors Real Estate Group.

Good morning, and welcome to Just Listed!

The numbers this week seem to tell a bit of a different story than the two weeks prior. I’ve been discussing a slowdown in this column, but perhaps we’re rebounding just a bit. With that said, when we average it out, we are still slowed down, and a trend often takes a couple of weeks to emerge. Things feel slower, even with more activity this week than the past couple of weeks.

Sellers continue to outpace buyers, and inventory is steadily increasing. This inches us closer to an “equilibrium,” and at this pace, we would never get there. Reminder: A general consensus amongst economists is that a housing market in equilibrium requires about six months of inventory. We’re hovering at about 1.25 to 1.5 months…

Finding things to attribute this lull to has proven difficult. Frankly, there is nothing that has changed that normally impacts our local market. I’ll keep an eye on it for you all and continue to report my findings and my perspective.

I’ve also been considering bringing on a guest or two to give their opinion and am here asking for your help! Do you know an agent, lender or settlement attorney who you’d like to hear from, either about the market pace or another relevant topic? Let me know down below in the comments section, and I’ll see what I can do!

Sellers listed 125 homes for sale this past week, 15 more than the week before. Buyers ratified 107 contracts, 41 more than last week, 44 of which were on homes just listed in the past seven days.

This week, there are 544 available properties for sale throughout all of Arlington and across all property types: 129 are detached homes, 58 are townhome/semi-detached homes and 357 of the available units in Arlington are condos.

For a bit of perspective, this same week last year, sellers listed 81 homes and buyers ratified 58 contracts. There were also only 278 available properties for sale this week last year.

The average list price for currently available properties is $759,965, and the median is $560,000. Currently available properties in Arlington have an average of 57 days on market (DOM) and a median of just 29.

Pick of the Week: The Andors Real Estate Group is proud to have JUST LISTED 2712 S. Grove Street, Arlington, VA 22202 — $1,200,000.

This is a beautiful, midcentury, five-level home perched high on a ridge with winter skyline views from the upper floor and backyard located in Aurora Hills. Nestled in the curve of quiet Grove Street with a driveway, one-car garage and plenty of curb appeal. Find four spacious bedrooms, two full and one half bathrooms, and a gorgeous eat-in kitchen with a wall of sliding glass doors to the rear slate patio. The oversized, terraced 8,563-square-foot lot provides tons of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.

Find my team here this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

Click here to search currently available Arlington real estate. If you see a home you’re interested in purchasing, give us a call.

Call the Andors Real Estate Group today at 703-203-1117 to talk more about buying or selling Arlington real estate. Below are eight new listings I think you might like to check out:

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