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Just Listed in Alexandria: November 7, 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.

After a little Halloween break last week, this week we are going to look at listing data from the past two weeks. According to BrightMLS, our regional multiple listing system, 196 homes have been listed for sale from October 24-November 6 in the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria area of Fairfax County.

Prices range from $169,900 for a 1-bedroom condo at Huntington Club to $4,999,900 for a 5-bedroom home in Yacht Haven Estates. The breakdown by property type is as follows: 79 condos, 54 townhomes, and 63 detached homes. 36 of the listings already have ratified contracts, and 24 are in Coming Soon status.

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

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.

Just Listed in Alexandria: October 24, 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.

According to BrightMLS, our regional multiple listing system, 108 homes have been listed for sale from October 17-23 in the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria area of Fairfax County.

Prices range from $179,900 for a 2-bedroom condo at Huntington Club to $2,950,000 for a 3-bedroom end townhome in Fords Landing. The breakdown by property type is as follows: 45 condos, 35 townhomes, and 28 detached homes. 10 of the listings already have ratified contracts, and 26 are in Coming Soon status.

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

The following properties are Coming Soon:

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.

Ask Corcoran McEnearney: We’ve been renting and thinking about buying — what should we consider in this decision?

By Darlene Duffett

Renting vs. Buying in the DC Metro: Which Makes Sense?

For many people living in or relocating to the Washington, DC metro area, the question isn’t whether to make a move — it’s whether to rent or buy. With rising rents, fluctuating interest rates, and a fast-paced housing market, it’s not an easy decision. As a real estate professional in the Washington, DC area, I see both sides every day — and the right choice often depends on timing, goals, and lifestyle.

The Current State of the Market

After several years of rapid change, the DC-area housing market has started to level out. Home prices remain strong, especially in close-in areas like Arlington, Alexandria, and the District, but the double-digit price gains of the pandemic era have cooled. Interest rates, while higher than their historic lows, have stabilized — giving buyers a bit more predictability. Today’s ~6.2-6.3% is much higher than what we saw in years prior. But compared to the 2023 highs (~7.5%-8%), it’s lower and has come down from that peak.

On the rental side, the story isn’t much easier. Rents across the DC metro continue to climb, particularly in popular neighborhoods and close to metro stations. For many renters, it’s starting to feel like they’re paying a mortgage — just not their own.

The Financial Equation

If you plan to stay in the area for at least three to five years, buying often makes more financial sense. You’re building equity each month and protecting yourself from rising rents. In Alexandria, for example, monthly mortgage payments on a $600,000 condo with a modest down payment may be comparable to rent on a similar property.

The Benefits of Buying

Homeownership offers both financial and personal rewards. Beyond building equity, owning a home provides stability in monthly payments, the freedom to customize your space, tax advantages, can amplify your credit, and build long-term wealth. In markets like Alexandria and Arlington, where long-term property values have remained resilient, homeowners often see steady appreciation.

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Most and Least Expensive: October 21, 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.

306 S Union St

Most Expensive Townhomes Sold in October:

Least Expensive Townhomes Sold in October:

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.

Just Listed in Alexandria: October 17, 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.

According to BrightMLS, our regional multiple listing system, 113 homes have been listed for sale from October 10-16 in the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria area of Fairfax County.

Prices range from $155,000 for a studio condo at Park Place to $4,250,000 for a 6-bedroom detached home in Belle Haven. The breakdown by property type is as follows: 47 condos, 32 townhomes, and 38 detached homes. 4 of the listings already have ratified contracts, and 34 are in Coming Soon status.

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

The following properties are Coming Soon:

  • 1730 Osage Street | Kingsgate
    2 beds | 2/1 baths | $530,000
  • 6352 Hillcrest Place | Lincolnia Heights
    3 beds | 1/1 baths | $499,900

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.

Ask Corcoran McEnearney: When should you get a home inspection?

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: When should you get a home inspection?

Answer: Many buyers, especially those who have never bought a home before, have a lot of questions about the inspection aspect of the contract process. While it is ultimately up to the seller to decide if they will allow home inspectors to enter their home, the buyer has a few options to ask for.

The most common choice is a “home inspection contingency.” This is a time period set forth in the offer that allows the buyer to bring in a licensed inspector who will inspect the home & write up a report listing items that need to be repaired.

Other inspections may also occur during this contingency period. Home inspectors are generalists, and can advise you when you need to get a specialist – such as a chimney inspector or a mold remediation specialist. They will not diagnose an issue, but let you know what to look out for. For that reason, it is always best to complete the inspection on the earlier side of the contingency so that there is time for additional inspections, if needed.

While this probably sounds fairly straightforward, there are actually two inspection contingency options to consider.

The first option is inspection contingency to negotiate or void. This gives the buyer the most flexibility, and is also the most risky to the seller. With this option, the buyer has a few choices after conducting an inspection – they can move forward with no changes to the contract, void the contract due to items found during the inspection, or request that the seller repair certain items or provide a credit at settlement.

The second option is an inspection contingency to void only. This means that the buyer is agreeing not to ask the seller for any changes after the inspection – they only have the option to void the contract. The general understanding with this choice is that the buyer is mainly inspecting to understand what they should budget for, and will likely only void the contract if there are major defects uncovered.

In competitive offer situations, buyers can make their offer more attractive by either shortening the contingency time period, making the contingency to void only, or waiving the contingency altogether.

In situations that are not competitive, I would never advise a buyer to waive an inspection. Home inspections can be very helpful in estimating future costs, as well as establishing the condition of the home. Sometimes, even in homes that have been recently built or renovated, inspections can find things that may not be immediately visible to the average home buyer.

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Just Listed in Alexandria: October 10, 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.

According to BrightMLS, our regional multiple listing system, 100 homes have been listed for sale from October 3-9 in the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria area of Fairfax County.

Prices range from $150,000 for a studio condo at Park Place to $4,295,000 for a 4-bedroom end townhome in Old Town. The breakdown by property type is as follows: 44 condos, 32 townhomes, and 24 detached homes. 14 of the listings already have ratified contracts, and 21 are in Coming Soon status.

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

The following properties are Coming Soon:

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.

Just Listed in Alexandria: October 3, 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.

According to BrightMLS, our regional multiple listing system, 114 homes have been listed for sale from September 26-October 2 in the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria area of Fairfax County.

Prices range from $149,900 for a 1-bedroom condo at Huntington Club to $2,400,000 for a 4-bedroom townhome coming soon in Old Town. The breakdown by property type is as follows: 54 condos, 32 townhomes, and 28 detached homes. 13 of the listings already have ratified contracts, and 25 are in Coming Soon status.

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

The following property is Coming Soon:

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.

Just Listed in Alexandria: September 26, 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.

It’s officially fall! According to BrightMLS, our regional multiple listing system, 127 homes have been listed for sale from September 19-25 in the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria area of Fairfax County.

Prices range from $159,900 for a 1-bedroom condo coming soon at Huntington Club to $2,500,000 for a 4-bedroom townhome in Old Town. The breakdown by property type is as follows: 47 condos, 46 townhomes, and 34 detached homes. 13 of the listings already have ratified contracts, and 34 are in Coming Soon status.

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

The following properties are Coming Soon:

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.

Ask Corcoran McEnearney: What is happening in the real estate market in Alexandria?

By David Howell

This week’s Q&A column is written by David Howell, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, of Corcoran McEnearney, the leading real estate firm in Alexandria. To learn more about this article and relevant market news, contact David at [email protected].

Question: What is happening in the real estate market in Alexandria?

Answer: This week, we look at market activity year-to-date for 2025 compared with the same months of 2024 in the City of Alexandria and South Alexandria (Fairfax County portions of Alexandria). The charts below show average available month-end inventory, total new listing activity by price range, total contract activity by price range, and total contract activity by property type (condos, attached homes, and detached homes).

If you are interested in more information and analysis, every month on our website, we profile the most important market indicators for Northern Virginia – contract activity, interest rates, inventory, affordability, and the direction of the market – in an easy-to-read and digest summary followed by supporting charts and data.

CITY OF ALEXANDRIA

Average Month-End Available Inventory

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Just Listed in Alexandria: September 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.

After a few quiet weeks at the end of the summer, new listing activity has picked up this week. According to BrightMLS, our regional multiple listing system, 139 homes have been listed for sale from September 12-18 in the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria area of Fairfax County.

Prices range from $145,000 for a 1-bedroom condo at Huntington Club to $3,490,000 for a 4-bedroom townhome in Robinson Landing. The breakdown by property type is as follows: 45 condos, 56 townhomes, and 38 detached homes. 13 of the listings already have ratified contracts, and 30 are in Coming Soon status.

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

The following properties are Coming Soon:

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.

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