Arlington vs. Alexandria: Which One Fits Your Lifestyle?

Arlington vs. Alexandria: Which One Fits Your Lifestyle? Last Updated: July 22, 2026   I get asked this one constantly. Somebody is standing in my kitchen or texting me on a Sunday, trying to decide between Arlington and Alexandria, and they want me to tell them which one is "better." Here is the th

What North Arlington Looks Like to a Family Moving From DC

What North Arlington Looks Like to a Family Moving From DC Last Updated: June 6, 2026 If you've been in a DC rowhouse for the last five years and you're starting to think about North Arlington, here's the thing I'd want you to know first. The move is less of a trade than people think. The DC familie

Why the Street Matters More Than the House in North Arlington

Why the Street Matters More Than the House in North Arlington Last Updated: June 5, 2026   When DC families ask me where they should look in North Arlington, they usually start by listing what they want in a house. Open kitchen. Screened porch. Big yard. New construction if possible. I get it. I'd a

Living in Arlington, VA in 2026: A Local's Guide to What It's Really Like

Living in Arlington, VA in 2026: A Local's Guide to What It's Really Like Last Updated: June 2, 2026 I get a version of the same question almost every week: what is it really like to live in Arlington? Not the brochure version, the real one. So for 2026, here is my answer, the parts I love and the p