Searching around the internet for real estate information?
If you are like most people thinking about purchasing a home, you've started your search on the internet. Statistics from the National Associations of REALTORS point out that close to 90% of home buyers look to the internet first for information about homes, neighborhoods, and the real estate market.
There's a lot of information out there, and you've likely come upon multiple websites with an abundance of information. There's REALTOR.com, Trulia, Zillow, HomeGain, Housevalues, REMAX.com, just to name a few of the big ones. Then there's individual brokerage and agent websites. Not to mention blogs.
Now your internet explorations have landed you at my Northern Virginia real estate blog.
Thanks for visiting.
Over the past 17 months, I've written over 250 articles on my blog about the local Northern Virginia real estate market. Some of these articles provide tips and advice about the real estate process, whether buying or selling. Others discuss market trends and particular neighborhoods. And there are a few articles that let you know a little more than you ever wanted to know about me.
If you are looking for a professional, experienced, and personable REALTOR to assist you with your real estate needs, I'd highly suggest that you read through my many blog posts to help you get to know me. In fact, I often consider my blog as my online interview. If you like what you read, give me a call or send me an e-mail. If not, move on, or better yet, contact me and I'll be happy to refer you to some other great agents in the area.
If you are very early in the process and just gathering information about the market, I've compiled here for your convenience a bunch of the posts that I've written specifically about Alexandria & Arlington, the two areas where I sell the most homes.
This is one of the best places on the internet to start for in-depth research about Alexandria and Arlington real estate. Note that these articles are listed in reverse chronological order within each category (some of the older ones may have information that is no longer current).
ALEXANDRIA & ARLINGTON BLOG POSTS:
GENERAL INFORMATION
Wealth, Science, Jobs: You Must Be Talking About ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA (or maybe ALEXANDRIA)!
You'll Get a Good Education Here
Miss Universe May Live Next Door
Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia: "A Commuter's Dream"
Alexandria Virginia Recognized for Promoting Affordable Housing
Alexandria is Cool -- That's What the Sierra Club Said
When is Alexandria NOT Alexandria?
Proud to Be the Most Romantic City in the U.S.A.
Skip the Bookstore -- Skip on Over to Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Alexandria Library
How long does it take to Sell a Home in Alexandria, Virginia?
Why You Should Purchase Your Next Home in Arlington, Virginia
Slow Market? No, it's Holding Steady in Alexandria, Virginia
Watch a Movie and Drink Some Beer in Arlington Virginia
What Homes did NOT Sell in Alexandria During the Past Week?
Arlington Virginia Housing Market Trends: Days on Market Headed Up
Farmers Markets in Arlington & Alexandria: Fresh Produce & Fun
Alexandria Home Sales Slow Down a Bit in July
Alexandria Homeowners Can Get a Little Bit of Tax Relief
ALEXANDRIA & ARLINGTON NEIGHBORHOODS
Summer at Watergate at Landmark: Available Inventory of Condos
Going to George Mason Law School? You Should Consider Purchasing a Nearby Condo
Video Driving Tour of Cameron Station in Alexandria Virginia
Orange vs. Blue: Condos on the Metro Line in Arlington & Alexandria
Cameron Station Real Estate in 2008
Working at the Pentagon: Consider a Close-by Crystal City Condo
The Townes at Cameron Parke -- A Centrally Located Alexandria Neighborhood
A Stone's Throw Away at Stonegate in Alexandria
Own a Piece of History in Old Town Alexandria
Watergate at Landmark Condos in Alexandria: What's Available?
Eat, Play, Love: Living in Shirlington, Virginia
Who Wants a Big Balcony? Alexandria Knolls West Condos have the Biggest!
65 Years As the Largest Office in the World: Relocating to Work in the Pentagon
Catch a Cool Cameron Station Condo While You Can!
November Update on Cameron Station Sales
All Inclusive Lifestyle at Watergate at Landmark in Alexandria
Condos with a View -- Carlyle Towers in Old Town Alexandria
Houses on a Hill: Overlook in Alexandria
Old Town Alexandria: Homes For Sale -- Something Old, Something New & Market Statistics
"Condo Canyon" -- Landmark Area of Alexandria has Loads of Condos for Sale
Cameron Station Market Update: Summer Sales in Premier Alexandria Community
Del Ray, Alexandria: A Popular and Eclectic Neighborhood
Northern Virginia Neighborhoods: An Introduction to Cameron Station, Alexandria
Bustling Ballston Condos High-Rise Condo Inventory
PRICES IN ALEXANDRIA AND ARLINGTON
How Much is a Single Family Home in Arlington, Virginia?
Alexandria Virginia Average Townhouse Prices -- July 2008
Arlington Virginia Average Condo Prices -- June 2008
Alexandria Virginia Average Condo Prices -- June 2008
You can buy a home for $109,000, for $8,850,000, or anywhere in between in Arlington Virginia
Spring Sale: 4-12% Off the Listed Price for Arlington Virginia Homes
Condos in Arlington Virginia: How Much Do They Cost?
Condos in Alexandria: How Much Do They Cost?
Rising Prices and Low Inventory Make Arlington, Virginia a Rare Hot Spot for Sellers
Average Arlington Single Family Homes Top $1 Million Mark
Getting the Keys for Less: Alexandria and Arlington Homes for Under $200,000
INVENTORY & SALES REPORTS FOR ALEXANDRIA AND ARLINGTON
Alexandria Virginia Townhouses Sell Faster Than Condos or Single Family Homes
Alexandria Virginia April 2008 Home Sale Hot Spots
Alexandria, Virginia (March 2008): Serving Up Some Statistics on Home Sales
Put a Spring in Your Step: Alexandria Homes on the Market
Believe it or Not -- Single Family Homes for Sale in the City of Alexandria
811 Homes that Could be Yours -- What's on the Market in Arlington Virginia?
Foreclosures and Bank-Owned Properties in Alexandria Virginia
Read All About It: Arlington Virginia Housing Market a Hot Spot for Sales
North Arlington, Virginia High-Rise Condominium Inventory -- November 2007
Alexandria Virginia Condominium Inventory -- November 2007
Condo Inventory in Alexandria, Virginia
Where the Homes Are: Current Inventory of Homes in Alexandria
Alexandria Virginia Homes Inventory
Recent June 2007 Sales & Current Inventory in Arlington, Virginia
Mid-July Market Update: Alexandria Virginia Zip Code 22304 Home Sales
Single Family Home Inventory in Alexandria
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great resource and a good way to get to know you.
Brian, nice touch. Who else would know so much about Alexandria and Arlington but you! AJ
I enjoyed clicking through on some of these I hadn't read previously. GREAT summary post, Brian.
Holy cow this is a summary post? It reads like an encyclopedia! Gosh, I'm glad you responded to the consulting job. I picked the right guy for the D.C. area.
Hi Brian, I couldn't think of another person to send a client too in your area other than you! Your knowledge and understanding of the market and the legal aspect as well puts buyers and sellers in great hands. Nice informational post Brian.
Brian - all I can say is WOW! What a tremendous resource!
I am afraid to ask how long this post took to put together.............. Can you do one for me now?