Elizabeth Byrne: Arlington, VA Real Estate News

Sunday night again.  Anyone there would like to petition for a 3-day weekend? Two days are really not enough, especially with Open Houses going on everywhere. Perhaps Monday should be a day when all Realtors rest. Just an idea. Definitely too much going on this weekend, not even work for me. Just...

Our local weathermen were right - we've got snow last night and our beautiful cherry trees have been covered with a blanket of white powder. Washington, DC and Arlington, VA experienced the return of winter. I decided to venture out this morning anyway, in spite of 30-degree temperature, and feas...

Washington, DC's National Chery Blossom Festival has officially started today, March 26th. This is an annual event, a wonderful celebration of Spring.  It also honors the gift of 3,000 cherry trees given to the U.S. by Tokyo mayor, Yukio Ozaki in 1912. This two-week long festival includes Japanes...

As I was putting my buyer's package together, I decided to include a list of things buyers should NOT do when getting ready to buy a house.  Here are the major things I have: 1. Do not change your job, become self-employed, or even worse, quit your job. This makes you look less financially stable...

I have been writing something each day in March, but had a very difficult time tonight. I've just found out a friend of a Realtor from my area took her own life.  She was young, in her 30s, married with children. Her friend never suspected anything was wrong. They haven't seen each other for a wh...

Have you visited the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. lately? If you have a chance, take your kids to the Kennedy Center next Sunday, on March 27th, to see "The Trumpet of the Swan: a Novel Symphony." This delightful, family friendly show, tells a story of a swan, Louis, born without a voice.  ...

The Spring is finally here. The atmosphere of growth and renewal is present everywhere. Like Spring flowers, we can thrive too if we only take time to renew our energy regularly. There are  many ways to re-enegize our bodies and spirits each day. If you find yourself in the midst of chaos and con...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all responsibilities resting upon you, weighting you down, with no relief in sight? Perhaps you should think about simplifying your life.  As I was walking through a bookstore, feeling totally overwhelmed by the list of tasks I promised myself to do today, I noti...

What an amazing day it was last Friday in Arlington, VA. The temperature went up to 77, the sky was  blue, the sun was shining.  Everyone was out walking and enjoying the gorgeous weather, kids were playing soccer or baseball everywhere you looked.  I feel so alive during days like today, and sta...

Do you want to do something wild this weekend?  Try ZooFari at the Washington DC Zoo, just a few minutes away from Arlington, VA.  Bring your apetite and get ready to party at this fun event, featuring over 100 area finest restaurants.  This is an annual outdoor fundraiser, a great cause to suppo...