Team Thiel of Long & Foster, McLean

10/02/2026

👀 Stay until the end to see the ONE event we’d skip—and our TOP 3 picks for this weekend!

Looking for family-friendly things to do around the DMV? We’ve rounded up some of this weekend’s events, but these three made our can’t-miss list:

🎨 Art on the Avenue — Art, food, live music, and kids’ activities in Del Ray.
🐶 Wiener 500 — 140 dachshunds racing at The Wharf. Need we say more? 😂🏁
🎃 Montgomery County Harvest Festival — Hayrides, farm animals, pumpkins, and all the fall fun.

But which event would we skip this weekend? 👀 Watch until the end to find out!

📌 Save this Reel for your weekend plans, send it to your family group chat, and comment which event YOU would choose!

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10/02/2026

10/01/2026

If you’re thinking about selling your home in DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia, this is the kind of strategy that matters 👇

Before we ever hit the market, Team Thiel makes sure your home is actually ready. That means pricing it strategically, helping with prep, making your home feel clean and inviting, using strong professional photos, and creating excitement the moment it goes live.

Selling well isn’t just putting a sign in the yard and hoping the right buyer shows up. 🏡

There’s a strategy behind it—and when it’s done right, buyers feel it.

❤️ Comment “GUIDE” and we’ll send you our FREE Team Thiel Seller Guide for the DMV!

10/01/2026

🍂 Before buyers step inside your home this fall, they’ve already started deciding how they feel about it. 👀

Buyers start forming an opinion about your home before they ever step through the front door. From keeping leaves under control and refreshing landscaping to improving exterior lighting and adding simple seasonal touches, a few updates can make your home feel more welcoming.

We put together 10 Fall Curb Appeal Tips for Sellers to help homeowners across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia prepare for that all-important first impression.

🏡 Thinking about selling this fall?

🔗 Click the link on the pinned comment to read all 10 tips.

09/30/2026

A lot of real estate advice sounds smart because it’s been repeated for years. 🤭 But that doesn’t always mean it fits today’s DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia market.

“Wait until spring.”
“Price it high and come down later.”
“Buy the worst house on the block.”

None of these are automatically right or wrong. The problem is treating them like rules instead of looking at your specific situation and local market. 👏

Timing depends on what’s happening in your neighborhood. Pricing depends on how buyers are responding right now. Financing depends on the options available and what makes sense for your goals and budget.

At Team Thiel, we’d rather give you context than a canned answer.

🏡 If you’ve been given real estate advice you’re not sure still applies in DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia, send it our way. We’ll help you look at it through the lens of today’s market.

We’re Team Thiel, helping DMV buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions based on current information—not outdated rules.

09/29/2026

🍂 Before you make your fall plans, make sure you check the FINAL slide! 👀

Introducing Team Thiel’s DMV Fall Favorites—our guide to some of the places and experiences that make fall around DC, Maryland & Northern Virginia so special. 🎃☕🍁

From pumpkin patches and cozy coffee spots to wineries, fall festivals, spooky adventures, and beautiful places to catch the changing leaves, there’s plenty to explore this season.

And don’t skip the final slide—because there’s a reason we love sharing more than just real estate. ❤️

We don’t just sell homes here. We live, work & make memories here, too.
Thinking about making a move this fall—or simply curious about your local market? Team Thiel is here to be your local real estate resource.

📌 Save this guide for your fall adventures.
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09/28/2026

This week’s numbers across DC and Northern Virginia show a changing market as September comes to a close.

🏡 Year-to-date listings climbed to 12,422, adding 520.
🔑 Fresh inventory dropped to 1,644, down 189 from last week.
✅ Closings remained steady at 756, just 23 fewer than the previous week.
For buyers, there are still opportunities to explore. For sellers, fewer new listings could mean a chance to capture attention—but pricing, presentation, and positioning remain key.

📍 Team Thiel’s Neighborhood Pick: Merrifield, VA
With Mosaic District nearby, Metro access, shopping, dining, entertainment, and convenient commuter routes, Merrifield offers a connected Northern Virginia lifestyle.

💬 Thinking about buying or selling this fall? Contact Team Thiel to talk about what these market shifts could mean for your next move.

09/25/2026

🚨 No plans with the kids this weekend? We’ve got you covered!

Here are 5 family-friendly things happening around the DMV Sept. 25–27 👇

🎂 Celebrate the NMAAHC’s 10th Anniversary
🎈 Get the kids moving at Worldwide Day of Play
🍂 Soak up the fall vibes at Mosaic Fall Festival
🎉 Enjoy music, food & culture at Fiesta DC
💜 Wrap up the weekend with Violet Vibes at The Wharf

There’s plenty happening around DC and Northern Virginia, so don’t let the weekend sneak up on you!

📲 Save this Reel and send it to the family group chat. Then comment below—which event are you checking out first?

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09/25/2026

💰 Do interest rates actually affect what your home is worth?

The answer is yes—but they’re only one piece of the puzzle.

Higher mortgage rates can reduce buyer purchasing power, while lower rates may bring more buyers into the market. But your home’s value also depends on inventory, location, condition, comparable sales, competition, and local demand.

And in the DMV, real estate is especially hyperlocal. What’s happening nationally—or even a few neighborhoods away—may not reflect what’s happening with your home.

🏡 Thinking about buying or selling in DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia?

📌 Click the link in the pinned comment to read the full article and learn how interest rates could impact your real estate decisions.

09/24/2026

What does a real estate team serving DC, Maryland, and Virginia actually do all day?

Apparently, a lot of things that would get some serious side-eye in any other career. 😂

At this point, photographing water heaters, knowing strangers’ financial histories, and getting emotionally attached to homes we don’t even own all feel completely normal.

We’re Team Thiel, your local real estate advisors serving DC, Maryland, and Virginia.