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The **Fairlington real estate market in Q1 2022** reflected continued buyer demand and an active housing market in Arlington, Virginia. This quarterly market report provides a look back at Fairlington real estate trends from January through March 2022, including home sales, pricing, inventory, and days on market. Whether you are researching past Fairlington home values, comparing market conditions over time, or interested in the neighborhood’s real estate history, this report offers valuable insight into the market during the first quarter of 2022. Explore the data and trends to better understand how Fairlington homes were performing during this period and how...

It’s no secret that filling out the Fairlington Villages Board election ballot is a bit confusing and can be a deterrent for many people to vote. However, if you are hoping for positive changes to take place in our community, voting is the most important action you can take toward making those changes become a reality! We are here to help explain how to fill out your ballot to ensure a smooth and easy voting experience! Ballots will start arriving in your mailbox on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. If you do NOT receive your ballot (or ballots, in the case...

Arlington, VA Overwhelmed with options in a competitive market, a new trend in real estate is emerging as home sellers are eschewing customary methods of selecting the winning bid.  While many traditional facets of an offer – price, closing date, and contingencies – are still in play, some sellers have begun entertaining a more unconventional way of selecting their buyer: trial by combat. “I received seven offers on my home after the first open house,” says Shirley W. of Arlington’s popular Fairlington neighborhood.  “And one of them had this nice letter from the buyer.  He mentioned that he was a martial...

Our team is growing! Listings Operations & Marketing Assistant – Real Estate Team Duties: Listings Department Provide support to the Listings team as needed (includes scheduling contractors, ordering appliances, coordinating with staging, etc.) Respond to all listing email and phone inquiries and schedule listing appointments for Kay Create Pre-listing packets (PLPs) and Post-Meeting gifts (PMGs) Draft contracts / agreements / other paperwork Populate database with client questionnaire responses Assist in the day-to-day managing of the listing team’s calendar Create draft listings in Bright MLS. Upload photos, create descriptions, write tent cards. Acting as a liaison to the condo associations where...

A Backpack Full of Emotions: Choosing a Cause With so many charitable causes out there, it can be hard to choose just one. However, when the team was approached about donating backpacks for a family at Doorways, I filled with excitement. I suppose you need to know that I love office supplies. One of my first jobs out of high school was working at our local Office Depot store. I also love organization, paper goods, you name it… So I immediately volunteered to run with the donation. I’d make the list, I’d shop, then prepare a fully stocked backpack, and then deliver...

Kay Houghton & Associates is excited to announce the honor of being recognized in Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Real Estate Agents of 2020.

Creating a beautiful primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom grants a rare opportunity in Fairlington Villages. This example allowed the client to construct a staircase where the existing laundry was located, added an additional bedroom with an attached bathroom, & relocated the laundry to the newly remodeled bedroom suite.  Some Bradock Model apartment-style home in Fairlington Glen offers owners a very rare opportunity to allow the unit to grow as they need it to. This could give homeowners a chance to convert the space into a large family room, a recreation room, or our personal favorite (which will yield the highest return)...

4652 36th St S #A Week 1 It’s often hard to visualize what a home’s true potential can be… But follow along with us over the next few weeks as we transform this house into a very special home! Week 2 Check back soon to see more pictures and to find out more about this incredible renovation!   Have questions about your own project, listing, or want to chat? Contact Kay today! Fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch shortly.

A lot has been written about Amazon HQ2 since it was announced in November 2018 that the tech giant would be bringing their coveted expansion to Northern Virginia.  The news generated a buzz in the area that is still a hot topic of conversation almost two years later.  However, there is a lot of confusion about “the Amazon effect” and how Amazon HQ2 has impacted Virginia real estate.  Sure, we know that the presence of Amazon will increase property values and drive competition among homebuyers.  But which homes are seeing the most competition? How far from the epicenter does this...