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Most and Least Expensive: January 6, 2026

By Adrianna Vallario of Compass Real Estate

This recurring Most and Least Expensive Home feature is sponsored by Adrianna Vallario of Compass. Based in Alexandria, VA, Adrianna is more than just a Real Estate Agent – she is a trusted advisor, relocation expert, and community advocate.

Bright MLS Photo of 503 High St

Most Expensive Detached Homes Sold in 2025: 

Least Expensive Detaches Homes Sold in 2025: 

If you have any questions about these listings, or are looking to make a move in the market, please contact Adrianna Vallario – Your Alexandria Real Estate Agent.

Feast & Fettle arrives in Alexandria, offering dinner without the stress

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Feast & Fettle, a prepared meal delivery service built for busy families, is coming to Alexandria. Starting January 3, members in the area will have access to fresh, ready-to-eat meals delivered directly to their doors.

Unlike meal kits or takeout, these meals arrive chilled and ready to enjoy. This means no prep, no mess, just real food made by real chefs.

Feast & Fettle is already trusted by thousands of families throughout the Northeast. Their expansion into the DC metro area, including Alexandria, is part of a larger effort to bring better mealtime solutions to families who don’t have the time or energy to cook every night.

They’ve made the effort to better understand the needs of the NOVA community as they prepare for their launch. The company partnered with local organizations to provide a week’s worth of meals to furloughed federal workers, making it clear from the start that their service goes beyond delivery. It’s about showing up for neighbors in meaningful ways.

Feast & Fettle has opened a second kitchen to support the expansion and ensure consistent, on-time delivery. This expansion is also creating local job opportunities, another sign of their long-term investment in the area.

Every meal on the menu is prepared by an in-house culinary team using high-quality ingredients. Each week brings new options, including family favorites and seasonal dishes. Members can build their week’s meals without the pressure of planning or prep.

In a city like Alexandria, where work and family often collide, Feast & Fettle gives back one of the most valuable things a family can have: time around the table.

New members receive their second week free by using code LOCALNEWSNETWORK at checkout or following the link here: BECOME A

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Upgrade to a newly renovated office—first two months free!

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At Carr Workplaces Clarendon, newly renovated private offices meet concierge-level service, wellness amenities, and one of Arlington’s most walkable neighborhoods—steps from Metro, coffee, lunch spots, and rooftop views.

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Most and Least Expensive: December 23, 2025

By Adrianna Vallario of Compass Real Estate

This recurring Most and Least Expensive Home feature is sponsored by Adrianna Vallario of Compass. Based in Alexandria, VA, Adrianna is more than just a Real Estate Agent – she is a trusted advisor, relocation expert, and community advocate.

Bright MLS Photo of 903 E Timber Branch Pkwy

Most Expensive Detached Homes Sold in December:

Least Expensive Detached Homes Sold in December:

If you have any questions about these listings, or are looking to make a move in the market, please contact Adrianna Vallario – Your Alexandria Real Estate Agent.

Ask Corcoran McEnearney: Will selling my home without an agent save me money in this market?

By Karisue Wyson

This week’s column is sponsored and written by Karisue Wyson, Director of Education at Corcoran McEnearney, the leading real estate firm in Alexandria. To learn more about this article and relevant Alexandria market news, contact us at 703-549-9292.

Question: Will selling my home without an agent save me money in this market?

Answer: Every real estate cycle has its classic subplot: “Maybe I’ll sell it myself.” For Sale By Owner listings (FSBOs) tend to spike when headlines make selling look easy, and fade when the market reminds everyone that a home sale is not a lemonade stand.

Right now, FSBOs are fading fast. According to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), only 5% of sellers sold without an agent this year– an all-time low. Meanwhile, 91% of sellers used a real estate professional, also a record high.

FSBOs typically sell for less — and the gap is meaningful

NAR’s latest Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers shows the median FSBO sale price was $360,000, compared with $425,000 for agent-assisted sales, about an 18% difference.

NAR also notes an important nuance: FSBO homes skew more toward rural areas and lower-priced property types, which can inflate headline comparisons. But when researchers compare similar homes sold with and without agents, FSBO sellers still tend to net less – often in the 5–6% range even after adjusting for property differences. In other words, even if we give FSBOs the benefit of the doubt, the data keeps landing in the same neighborhood. Selling solo is usually a discount strategy dressed up as a savings strategy.

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New Year’s Eve at Gaylord National

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Big Night DC is back for New Year’s Eve with one of the largest and most immersive NYE celebrations in the country. Taking over 200,000+ square feet of the Gaylord National Resort, the event features 20+ Acts, five hours of full open bars, VIP lounges, and a massive midnight countdown.

Guests can choose from multiple experience levels including Main Event, VIP, POSE Club, and Cherry Blossom Velvet Rope.

Tickets are on sale now and prices increase regularly.

Premium hotel rooms at the Gaylord are available for a limited time.

Learn more and secure tickets at BigNightDC.com

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Just Listed in Alexandria: December 19, 2025

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Just Listed highlights Alexandria properties that came on the market within the past week. This feature is sponsored by Corcoran McEnearney, the leader in Alexandria real estate since 1984.

This is our final look at new listings for 2025. According to BrightMLS, our regional multiple listing system, 104 homes have been listed for sale during the 2-week period from December 5-18 in the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria area of Fairfax County.

Prices range from $149,500 for a 1-bedroom condo at Huntington Club to $5,800,000 for a 5-bedroom home that is Coming Soon in Ferry Landing. The breakdown by property type is as follows: 48 condos, 29 townhomes, and 27 detached homes. 17 of the listings already have ratified contracts, and 19 are in Coming Soon status.

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Let’s take a look at some of our active just-listed properties from the past 2 weeks:

Coming Soon Listings:

For more information, reach out to your favorite local Realtor. Happy House Hunting!

Note: Open house information may change. Please click on the website link to verify.

Corcoran McEnearney, 109 S. Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, corcoranmce.com. Each office is independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing of the Day: 524 Queen Street

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Noteworthy: Fully renovated, 4-unit, historic townhouse

Rarely available, fully renovated, 4-unit, multi-family historic townhouse in the heart of Old Town. 2 blocks from King St & 5 blocks to the Waterfront. This amazing investment opportunity is perfect for the investor who would like to rent all 4 units, or someone who needs a pied-a-terre while renting the other units, or for the investor who wants to Air BnB all or some of the units. This light filled property features a JR 1br studio, two 1br units & a lovely 2br/2.5ba, two-level unit with gas fireplace & private patio. All 4 units have been updated to have new kitchens & new baths. Painted from top to bottom. Other features include the original wide plank wood flooring, all of which have been refinished, newly added recessed lighting throughout & high ceilings. Newly added mini-split systems to unit 1, 2, & 3. Unit 4 is serviced by a separate heat pump distribution system for heating & cooling. There are two water heaters (replaced in 2021 & 2023) that service the building. In the basement you will also find assigned storage for each unit & two laundry centers to be shared by units 1, 2, & 3; while unit 4 has its own laundry stack. Don’t miss this exquisite opportunity!

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Ask Corcoran McEnearney: What is a Mortgage Lender, and how do I choose the right one?

By Hope Peele

This week’s Q&A column is sponsored and written by Hope Peele of The Peele Group and Corcoran McEnearney, the leading real estate firm in Alexandria. To learn more about this article and relevant Alexandria market news, contact The Peele Group at 703.244.6115 or email [email protected]. You may also submit your questions to Corcoran McEnearney via email for response in future columns.

Question: What is a Mortgage Lender, and how do I choose the right one?

Answer: Unless you are buying your home with all cash, and congratulations if you can, then a significant portion of the purchase will be financed through a home loan. Although there are different options to secure funding, like banks, credit unions, online services, etc, it is usually easier and more efficient to go through a designated mortgage lender. Although your local bank may offer mortgages, its primary function is to provide financial services such as checking and savings accounts, personal loans, CDs, etc. A mortgage lender’s exclusive duty is to provide loans for the purchase of homes, land, and other real estate transactions.

So, what do mortgage lenders do, and what is most important to look for when shopping for a lender? A lender will evaluate a buyer’s financial situation, including their credit and job status, to determine what kind of loan they qualify for. It is important to go through this process because without it, a buyer doesn’t know exactly how much they can actually afford.

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Just Listed in Alexandria: December 5, 2025

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Just Listed highlights Alexandria properties that came on the market within the past week. This feature is sponsored by Corcoran McEnearney, the leader in Alexandria real estate since 1984.

During November and December, we are going to look at listing data every two weeks. According to BrightMLS, our regional multiple listing system, 131 homes have been listed for sale from November 21-December 4 in the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria area of Fairfax County.

Prices range from $114,000 for a 1-bedroom condo at Canterbury Square to $2,450,000 for a 5-bedroom home in Chelsea. The breakdown by property type is as follows: 52 condos, 30 townhomes, and 32 detached homes. 11 of the listings already have ratified contracts, and 20 are in Coming Soon status.

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Let’s take a look at a couple of our active just-listed properties from the past 2 weeks:

Although not brand-new listings, the following properties have open houses scheduled this weekend:

Coming Soon Listings:

For more information, reach out to your favorite local Realtor. Happy House Hunting!

Note: Open house information may change. Please click on the website link to verify.

Corcoran McEnearney, 109 S. Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, corcoranmce.com. Each office is independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Most and Least Expensive: November 26, 2025

By Adrianna Vallario of Compass Real Estate

This recurring Most and Least Expensive Home feature is sponsored by Adrianna Vallario of Compass. Based in Alexandria, VA, Adrianna is more than just a Real Estate Agent – she is a trusted advisor, relocation expert, and community advocate. Thinking about buying or selling? Contact Adrianna for a personalized strategy.

Bright MLS Photo* 215 A Woodland Terrace

Most Expensive Homes Sold in November:

Least Expensive Homes in November:

If you have any questions about these listings, or are looking to make a move in the market, please contact Adrianna Vallario – Your Alexandria Real Estate Agent.

*Note: While Adrianna Vallario provides this information for the community, she may not be the listing agent of these homes. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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