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09/21/2026

Where are single-family homes selling fastest in Northern Virginia right now? For our team, it's the ring of suburbs just outside Arlington VA, especially around the $1 million price point.

Blake named Springfield, Vienna, Fairfax, and parts of Loudoun County. Depending on traffic, some of them are 45 minutes to an hour from DC, and buyers are making that trade on purpose.

Since the pandemic, a lot of buyers who can work remotely part of the week have swapped a shorter commute for more space. A single-family home with a yard near $1 million is hard to find closer in, so demand has pushed outward and those homes are going under contract quickly.

If you're weighing Arlington against one of these areas, price is only part of it. Your commute on in-office days, schools, lot size, and how long you plan to stay all change which neighborhood makes sense.

Please note that the homes shown in this video are not for sale and are not expected to come on the market.

👉 Trying to decide between staying close in or getting more space farther out?
🔗 Head to the link in the comments to set up a 1:1 with our team.

If you're new here, we are The Davenport Group, and if you're looking for a realtor in Arlington Virginia, we would love the opportunity to help you. We were recently ranked the number one real estate team in Arlington by sales volume in 2025. We help people with buying a home, selling a home and investing in properties across Arlington, Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland.

👉 New to the area? Follow our community page @‌DiscoverArlington to explore more neighborhoods, restaurants, and what it's like to live in Arlington VA.

09/21/2026

How much does a house cost in Arlington vs McLean? So far in 2026, median detached home prices range from $1,051,543 in South Arlington to $2,400,000 in West McLean, with North Arlington and East McLean in between.

👉 Want to go deeper on any of these areas?
🔗 Explore Arlington's neighborhoods here: https://discoverarlingtonvirginia.com/neighborhoodsofarlington

We pulled every detached single-family sale in four sub-areas of Arlington and McLean, Jan 1 through Sept 17, and lined them up against all of 2025:

📍 North Arlington
2026: $1,500,000 ⬆️ 3%
2025: $1,456,250

📍 South Arlington
2026: $1,051,543 ⬆️ 5%
2025: $999,975

📍 East McLean
2026: $2,300,000 ⬆️ 15%
2025: $2,007,500

📍 West McLean
2026: $2,400,000 ⬆️ 9%
2025: $2,205,500

East McLean is the standout mover, driven by strong demand at the top of the market.

A few things worth knowing about these numbers:

▫️ How we're splitting each market. North Arlington means everything north of Route 50. South Arlington means everything south of Route 50. East McLean means everything east of the I-495 beltway. West McLean means everything west of the I-495 beltway. That gives us four clean sub-areas to compare.

▫️ They're medians, not averages. Average adds up every sale and divides by the count, so a few big estate sales pull the whole area's number up. Median takes the middle sale. In West McLean this year, homes sold anywhere from $650,000 to $8,495,000. The average landed near $2,717,594. The median is $2,400,000, which is a more accurate reflection of what we'd consider to be "in the middle."

▫️ These numbers cover detached single-family homes only. Condos run cheaper, and individual neighborhoods inside these sub-areas vary widely. East McLean spans $650K teardowns and $13M estates within the same sub-area, and the median averages all of that out. Want us to break down a specific area? Drop a comment.

💬 Curious about a specific neighborhood or city in the DMV? Let us know in the comments. 💛

Please Note: The homes shown in driving footage are not for sale nor expected on the market.

If you're new here, we are The Davenport Group, and if you're looking for a realtor in Arlington Virginia, we would love the opportunity to help you. We were recently ranked the number one real estate team in Arlington by sales volume in 2025. We help people with buying a home, selling a home and investing in properties across Arlington, Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland.

👉 New to the area? Follow our community page Discover Arlington to explore more neighborhoods, restaurants, and what it's like to live in Arlington VA.

09/20/2026

Should I use matte or glossy tile in a new construction bathroom?

For most families, matte on the floors and glossy on the walls. Finish matters more than most buyers think when they're picking tile at the design center. Glossy looks great in photos, but matte tends to hold up better in real daily life with kids and pets.

👉 Wondering how to pick bathroom tile that holds up in a real family bathroom?
📅 Head to the comments for the link to schedule a discovery call with us and walk through the design center decisions on your specific build.

Glossy tile is the finish that reads as high-end in photos. Bright. Clean. Polished. The reflective surface bounces light around the bathroom and makes the whole space feel more premium at first glance. That's why builders often lean toward glossy at the design center.

The catch shows up once you're living with it. Glossy tile shows everything. Water spots after a shower. Soap residue on the walls. Fingerprints on the surface. Every mineral spot in the water shows against the polished finish, which means the tile needs to be wiped down constantly to keep looking like it did in the marketing photos.

Matte tile is more forgiving. The non-reflective surface hides water spots, soap residue, and minor wear that would be obvious on glossy tile. For families with kids, matte floors and walls tend to age better because they don't require the same daily maintenance to look clean.

The strongest bathrooms balance both finishes. Glossy on the walls where the reflectivity brightens the space and the wear pattern is less demanding. Matte on the floors where foot traffic, water splashes, and daily cleaning show up first. That combination captures the polished feel of glossy tile without the maintenance burden across the whole bathroom.

When you're picking tile at the design center, think about how the bathroom will actually be used, not just how it will look on the day of the walkthrough.

👉 Wondering how to pick bathroom tile that holds up in a real family bathroom?
📅 Head to the comments for the link to schedule a discovery call with us and walk through the design center decisions on your specific build.

Team matte tile or team glossy? What's on your bathroom floor right now? Tell us below.

If you're new here, we are The Davenport Group, and if you're looking for a realtor in Arlington Virginia, we would love the opportunity to help you. We were recently ranked the number one real estate team in Arlington by sales volume in 2025. We help people with buying a home, selling a home and investing in properties across Arlington, Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland.

👉 New to the area? Follow our community page to explore more neighborhoods, restaurants, and what it's like to live in Arlington VA.

09/17/2026

Are corner lots worth it in new construction?

It depends on what your family values in outdoor space. Corner lots come with real advantages including larger frontage and better natural light. They also come with real tradeoffs, especially around backyard privacy and maintenance load. Neither answer is universally right.

👉 Wondering whether a corner lot fits how your family uses outdoor space?
📅 Head to the comments for the link to schedule a discovery call with us and walk through the lot decisions on your specific build.

The first advantage is size. Corner lots are often larger than interior lots on the same block, and the extra frontage usually means a little more breathing room around the house. That translates to more visible separation from neighbors, more flexibility for landscaping along the sides, and more overall lot flexibility.

The second advantage is light. Because a corner lot has only one direct side neighbor instead of two, builders can add more windows and bring in stronger natural light throughout the home. Rooms on the open side of the house often feel brighter, and the primary suite or main living spaces can be positioned to capture morning or afternoon sun without a neighboring wall blocking it.

The biggest tradeoff is yard shape. Corner lots in Arlington are often wider than they are deep. That means instead of a traditional rectangular backyard, buyers may end up with more of a side yard. Side yards can work for play space, gardens, or patio extensions, but they are typically more visible from the street than a rear-facing backyard.

Because the lot faces two streets, outdoor space also feels more exposed and less private than an interior lot. Sidewalk traffic, headlights at night, and direct sightlines from the cross street are all part of the corner-lot package. Fencing and landscaping can help, but the structural condition of facing two streets is permanent.

Corner lots also carry more sidewalk frontage, which translates to more lawn edge to maintain and more sidewalk to shovel in winter. Households that manage their own yard work notice the difference.

Corner lots can look great and feel more open. Just make sure the yard layout works for how your family will use the outdoor space.

👉 Wondering whether a corner lot fits how your family uses outdoor space?
📅 Head to the comments for the link to schedule a discovery call with us and walk through the lot decisions on your specific build.

Team corner lot or team interior lot? What matters most for your outdoor space? Tell us below.

If you're new here, we are The Davenport Group, and if you're looking for a realtor in Arlington Virginia, we would love the opportunity to help you. We were recently ranked the number one real estate team in Arlington by sales volume in 2025. We help people with buying a home, selling a home and investing in properties across Arlington, Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland.

👉 New to the area? Follow our community page to explore more neighborhoods, restaurants, and what it's like to live in Arlington VA.

🏡 Ready to make your homeownership dreams come true in 2026? Join us for a game-changing Home Buying Workshop!Discover t...
09/16/2026

🏡 Ready to make your homeownership dreams come true in 2026? Join us for a game-changing Home Buying Workshop!

Discover the winning strategies that have helped over 300 families beat the competition and save thousands with The Davenport Group. 🏆

📈 Learn how our clients secure interest rates up to 1% lower than average buyers.
💰 Find out how to save thousands when getting a mortgage.
🏠 Discover the secrets of buying off-market homes.
💌 Master the art of creating a winning offer package.
🚫 Avoid the 5 biggest mistakes first-time homebuyers make.

Worried about the real estate market? We’ve got the facts and data you need. 📊

Join us for a FREE virtual happy hour workshop on Zoom hosted by Blake Davenport, Co-Founder of Discover Arlington and The Davenport Group, and his expert team.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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09/16/2026

How long should you plan to stay in a home in Arlington VA before buying makes sense? Three years is our floor, and five years is where we get a lot more comfortable.

👉 Want to know whether your timeline supports buying right now?
🔗 Grab a time on our calendar using the link in the comments.

Buying is one of the few decisions where the right answer is sometimes "not yet." There are three situations where we tell people to wait.

Your timeline is under three years. You pay real money to get into a home and real money to get back out of it, and a short hold rarely leaves enough appreciation to cover both. Five years gives you actual room.

The monthly payment doesn't sit right with you. If the number makes you uneasy the day you sign, it won't feel better the month the water heater goes. What you can carry comfortably matters more than what you told yourself you could stretch to.

A job change or career move is on the horizon. Lenders look closely at income stability, and a new role, a new industry, or a jump to self-employment can change what you qualify for. It's usually better to make the switch first and buy after.

None of this means you shouldn't buy in Arlington. It means the timing might be a year out, and that's worth knowing before you're under contract instead of after.

👉 Ready to find out whether this is your year or next year?
🔗 The link in the comments goes straight to our calendar.

The homes shown in this video are not for sale nor are expected on the market.

09/15/2026

What does $4.25M buy in Vienna's Wolf Trap? A Tudor estate on 1.23 acres backing to 15 acres of woods, with 7,796 sqft and a resort-style pool.

🔗 Full listing link is in the comments below.

4 beds, 4 baths, three levels. Recently dropped $247K to $4,250,000.

▫️ Wolf Trap sits in Vienna (Fairfax County), minutes to McLean, Tysons, Oakton, and Reston Town Center. School cluster: Oakton / Thoreau / Madison.

▫️ Main level: kitchen by Apex Homes with an expansive custom design, formal dining under a plaster groin-vaulted ceiling, sun-filled garden room opening to the rear terrace, paneled study (option for a first-floor primary), and family room off the kitchen.

▫️ Primary suite upstairs: fireplace, custom dressing room with handcrafted burled walnut and mahogany cabinetry, spa-inspired bath. Two more bedrooms with cathedral ceilings. Finished lower level for guests, fitness, media, or lounge.

▫️ Resort-style backyard: pool and spa, fire pit, two custom gazebos, stone terraces, formal gardens, fountains, and mature trees. Backs to 15 acres of preserved woods. Whole-house generator included. Four fireplaces throughout.

One important note: this is Vienna (Fairfax County), not Arlington. What you get for that is the Madison HS attendance zone and easy access to McLean, Tysons, Oakton, and Reston Town Center. Recently dropped $247K, which could mean negotiation room at this price point.

Private estates on 1+ acres backing to preserved woods don't come up often in Northern Virginia.

📍 Wolf Trap, Vienna. Backs to 15 acres of woods, minutes to McLean, Tysons, Oakton, and Reston Town Center.

🔗 Full listing link in the comments below.

✨ Listed by Mark Lowham + Sharon Hayman | TTR Sotheby's International Realty

If you're new here, we are The Davenport Group, and if you're looking for a realtor in Arlington Virginia, we would love the opportunity to help you. We were recently ranked the number one real estate team in Arlington by sales volume in 2025. We help people with buying a home, selling a home and investing in properties across Arlington, Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland.

👉 New to the area? Follow our community page to explore more neighborhoods, restaurants, and what it's like to live in Arlington VA.

Is the move to Arlington worth it for DC families? For most of the families we work with, yes, but it depends on your se...
09/14/2026

Is the move to Arlington worth it for DC families? For most of the families we work with, yes, but it depends on your season of life.

👉 Weighing this exact move?
🔗 The link to talk it through with our team is here: https://calendly.com/thedavenportgroup/discoverycall?utm_source=FBVideo

We can speak to this one from both sides. In 2025, Leah and Blake Davenport moved to Falls Church City for a property they loved at a price they could not get in Arlington. But their office, their kids' programs, and our sister business, Discover Arlington, are all still in Arlington, so no one knows this county better than our team.

What keeps our clients in Arlington is the 15 to 20 minute commute to DC, the Custis and W&OD trails, Clarendon, Ballston, and Crystal City, weekend farmers markets, and walkable parks. What you give up leaving DC is worth naming too: the rowhouse blocks and the corner spots you can walk to at ten at night. The question is whether that trade fits where your family is right now.

🔗 Head to the link below to sit down with our team. Tell us where you're moving from and we'll give you a read on your timing and DC equity: https://calendly.com/thedavenportgroup/discoverycall?utm_source=FBVideo

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School note: we don't rate schools. Ratings, zoning, and enrollment policies change, so always verify current GreatSchools.org ratings and attendance boundaries for your specific address before making any decision.

09/14/2026

What is the first thing to check before buying a home in Arlington VA? It's not the rate. It's whether the monthly payments work off the bat without a refinance you’re counting on later.

👉 Want to talk through your timeline with our team?
🔗 Head to the link in the comments to grab a time on our calendar.

Leah asked Blake on a walk this week, and his answer came down to three things. The rate wasn't one.

Location does a lot of the work. Arlington isn't one single market, and resale demand varies a lot from one pocket to the next. That matters most on the day you sell.

The payment has to work now. If it only works on a rate you're hoping to get later, the purchase isn't ready yet. You can refinance a rate. You can't refinance a payment you could never afford.

Your timeline decides more than the market does. Closing costs on both ends need time to earn back, and a short hold is where most buyers lose money on a house they loved.

Supply is the Arlington wrinkle. We've been under a balanced market for years, and demand keeps absorbing what comes on. We won't tell you prices only move one direction, but waiting for a discount hasn't worked out for most buyers we've watched try it.

Please note that the homes shown in this video are not for sale and are not expected to come on the market.

👉 Not sure whether the numbers work for your situation?
🔗 The link in the comments goes straight to our calendar.



If you’re new here, we are The Davenport Group, and if you’re looking for a realtor in Arlington Virginia, we would love the opportunity to help you. We were recently ranked the number one real estate team in Arlington by sales volume in 2025. We help people with buying a home, selling a home and investing in properties across Arlington, Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland.

👉 New to the area? Follow our community page @‌DiscoverArlington to explore more neighborhoods, restaurants, and what it's like to live in Arlington VA.

09/13/2026

Does bathroom placement matter more than the number of bathrooms in a new home?

Yes. Five bathrooms don't help if the placement forces everyone through the same hallway at the same time. Most Arlington new construction includes a bathroom for nearly every bedroom, and that's great. But convenience and privacy come from where the bathrooms sit, not how many there are.

👉 Wondering how to evaluate bathroom placement on the new construction home you're considering?
📅 Head to the comments for the link to schedule a discovery call with us and walk through the layout decisions on your specific build.

Start with the powder room. Where does it sit relative to the front door and the main living zones? If guests have to walk past a private office or through a hallway of bedrooms to reach it, that's awkward every time you have people over. A powder room near the public zone of the home solves that daily.

Check the basement bathroom next. Is it tucked behind a bedroom, or is it accessible directly from the rec space? Basements get used for movie nights, workout space, and casual hangouts. A bathroom accessible from the common area works far better than one buried behind a guest bedroom.

The primary bathroom is the third check. Does it share a wall with a secondary bedroom? Sound transmission between a primary bath and an adjacent bedroom matters more than most buyers expect at the walkthrough. Early mornings, late nights, and running water carry through shared walls if the sound separation wasn't planned during construction.

In Arlington new construction, the issue isn't count. It's convenience and privacy. Good design makes daily life smoother. Bad placement hides behind big numbers on the listing sheet.

When you tour a new construction home, don't just count bathrooms and check finishes. Think about how guests will move through the space. Think about how mornings will run with everyone getting ready at once.

👉 Wondering how to evaluate bathroom placement on the new construction home you're considering?
📅 Head to the comments for the link to schedule a discovery call with us and walk through the layout decisions on your specific build.

What bathroom placement issue in your current home drives you crazy? Tell us below.

If you're new here, we are The Davenport Group, and if you're looking for a realtor in Arlington Virginia, we would love the opportunity to help you. We were recently ranked the number one real estate team in Arlington by sales volume in 2025. We help people with buying a home, selling a home and investing in properties across Arlington, Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland.

👉 New to the area? Follow our community page to explore more neighborhoods, restaurants, and what it's like to live in Arlington VA.

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