197. Does This MLS Status Hurt Home Sellers?

198. Top 10 Biggest Arlington Price Drops of 2026

In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss the biggest price drops in Arlington, VA so far in 2026. We look at the original list price versus the sold price and review townhouses, condos, and houses in Arlington that all had big price drops.  Quick correction: Apparently Matt failed 7th grade math because he calculated the percentages incorrectly, however, the properties remained in the same order, just with slightly smaller percentage drops than what Matt said in the video.  Watch this week's episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChKDS7WVWYE]! Top 10 Biggest Arlington Price Drops of 2026 (so far...) 10. 3950 27th Rd N [https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3950-27th-Rd-N-Arlington-VA-22207/54896521_zpid/] (Dover Crystal) Price Drop: 14.5% Listed: $2,750,000 Sold: $2,350,000 Difference: $400,000 DOM: 168 days 9. 1401 N Rhodes St 503 [https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1401-N-Rhodes-St-APT-503-Arlington-VA-22209/12082320_zpid] (The Corinthian in Courthouse) Price Drop: 15.2% Listed: $395,000 Sold: $335,000 Difference: $60,000 DOM: 72 days 8. 3601 5th St S [https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3601-5th-St-S-APT-203-Arlington-VA-22204/12091270_zpid/] (Stratton House) Price Drop: 15.7% Listed: $249,000 Sold: $210,000 Difference: $39,000 DOM: 67 days 7. 2629 Washington Blvd [https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2629-Washington-Blvd-Arlington-VA-22201/12085921_zpid/] (Lyon Park) Price Drop: 15.9% Listed: $1,249,000 Sold: $1,050,000 Difference: $199,000 DOM: 37 days This home was also previously listed for $1,539,000 in August 2025 6. 24 S Abingdon St [https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/24-S-Abingdon-St-Arlington-VA-22204/12090987_zpid/] Price Drop: 16.6% Listed: $989,000 Sold: $825,000 Difference: $164,000 DOM: 110 days 5. 1830 Columbia Pike 207 [https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1830-Columbia-Pike-APT-207-Arlington-VA-22204/12103051_zpid/] (Lancaster Condo) Price Drop: 17.7% Listed: $309,900 Sold: $255,000 Difference: $54,900 DOM: 338 days 4. 3000 Spout Run Pkwy A306 [https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3000-Spout-Run-Pkwy-APT-A306-Arlington-VA-22201/12077937_zpid/] (Cardinal House) Price Drop: 17.8% Listed: $243,000 Sold: $200,000 Difference: $43,000 DOM: 141 days 3. 1881 N Nash St 2107 [https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1881-N-Nash-St-UNIT-2109-Arlington-VA-22209/94729055_zpid/] (Turnberry Tower) Price Drop: 18.2% Listed: $3.3M Sold: $2.7M Difference: $600,000 DOM: 152 days 2. 231 N Thomas Street 105 (Gatehouse Condominium) Price Drop: 20.6% Listed: $400,000 Sold: $317,500 Difference: $82,500 DOM: 125 days https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/231-N-Thomas-St-UNIT-105-Arlington-VA-22203/68455587_zpid/ 1. 4223 N Carlin Springs Rd (Townes of Ballston) Price Drop: 22.9% Listed: $1,049,900 Sold: $810,000 Difference: $239,900 https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4223-N-Carlin-Springs-Rd-Arlington-VA-22203/12072888_zpid/ Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUlmb3RLaEM5cjFfV3NpSnlraGdVdlhxY1NkQXxBQ3Jtc0trTGNYaWIwa2tsdGlCTzd1Wjdva0hDV3VXd1p3R1hPYWNucTU2dk9ia1BlMHd4WGw4UVdYN1Z2cUprckNiOV95Ml9hT1pPVldIT3F4a1RSaE00WW01VTctOV9rNjVEVU5UX09SR3BFNExxS3FoWWU1WQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thebattlegroup.com] https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHRzRHFjc185QkhwODV4bnRacUYwZTF4aGo0QXxBQ3Jtc0trczg3djhKUW95ZF9Tc3YxdFRYVjJYT24zeS1adUNESFZLOEU5UXh1OGNFSGprUE1RRGs2UGdXdDMzLUMxTHg1X3ZRMTlEVVVMNWFoZ2NUQVFKd29fVW9rSGRQS1BnQVE2RGpLV0JYWDBuMElmREF5cw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftheshawnbattle] Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3BrTFRoZTZ4NWxTMW1INXpEUXdxTmVYTkVhd3xBQ3Jtc0tuX1QxU2tsYjZvNHVBTVZtWkNWNzEtZ1MyY2dPSm9POXVSbGZTMHZhV011Q3h1SHpXLWUta3dWWTRWaTdGQ2c4YWhnTHVZQ0I3U1VUNHVBY2YwTlVQT2dlYTJfUWxhV1c3RXFUck4xVEZSQmR0R2M0Zw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themattleighton.com] https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton [https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton] https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/ [https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/] Business inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.com Shawn Battle Licensed in VA and D.C. Real Broker LLC 2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700 Arlington, VA 22201

197. Does This MLS Status Hurt Home Sellers?

In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss an MLS status that may be hurting home sellers. The Active/Under Contract status - does this help sellers or is it really doing a disservice and giving all the leverage to the buyer? Watch this week's episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QENBul1ABsQ]! Glennda Baker video [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYw7xGxR_no/?igsh=MTJzdDc2aHl1OGI5dg==] Follow Glennda Baker on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/glenndabaker/] Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUlmb3RLaEM5cjFfV3NpSnlraGdVdlhxY1NkQXxBQ3Jtc0trTGNYaWIwa2tsdGlCTzd1Wjdva0hDV3VXd1p3R1hPYWNucTU2dk9ia1BlMHd4WGw4UVdYN1Z2cUprckNiOV95Ml9hT1pPVldIT3F4a1RSaE00WW01VTctOV9rNjVEVU5UX09SR3BFNExxS3FoWWU1WQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thebattlegroup.com] https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHRzRHFjc185QkhwODV4bnRacUYwZTF4aGo0QXxBQ3Jtc0trczg3djhKUW95ZF9Tc3YxdFRYVjJYT24zeS1adUNESFZLOEU5UXh1OGNFSGprUE1RRGs2UGdXdDMzLUMxTHg1X3ZRMTlEVVVMNWFoZ2NUQVFKd29fVW9rSGRQS1BnQVE2RGpLV0JYWDBuMElmREF5cw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftheshawnbattle] Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3BrTFRoZTZ4NWxTMW1INXpEUXdxTmVYTkVhd3xBQ3Jtc0tuX1QxU2tsYjZvNHVBTVZtWkNWNzEtZ1MyY2dPSm9POXVSbGZTMHZhV011Q3h1SHpXLWUta3dWWTRWaTdGQ2c4YWhnTHVZQ0I3U1VUNHVBY2YwTlVQT2dlYTJfUWxhV1c3RXFUck4xVEZSQmR0R2M0Zw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themattleighton.com] https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton [https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton] https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/ [https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/] Business inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.com Shawn Battle Licensed in VA and D.C. Real Broker LLC 2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700 Arlington, VA 22201

196. Is Arlington’s Spring Market Finally Slowing Down?

In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss the end of the Arlington spring real estate market, listing strategies, and condo market woes. Watch this week's episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXaDGxhTFL8]! Shawn's new listing in the Westover/Lacey Forest area: 5410 11th St N, Arlington, VA 22205 [https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5410-11th-St-N-Arlington-VA-22205/12068516_zpid/] Similar house around the corner: 5537 10th St N, Arlington, VA 22205 [https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5537-10th-St-N-Arlington-VA-22205/12068529_zpid/] Comparable home that received multiple offers: 1114 N Inglewood St, Arlington, VA 22205 [https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1114-N-Inglewood-St-Arlington-VA-22205/12068352_zpid/] Arlington’s average home price tops $1.06 million in April, a new record [https://www.arlnow.com/2026/05/12/arlingtons-average-home-price-tops-1-06-million-in-april-a-new-record/] GPS Coordinates in the listing description: 2203 12th Ct N Unit 34, Arlington, VA 22201 [https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2203-12th-Ct-N-UNIT-34-Arlington-VA-22201/94727468_zpid/] Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUlmb3RLaEM5cjFfV3NpSnlraGdVdlhxY1NkQXxBQ3Jtc0trTGNYaWIwa2tsdGlCTzd1Wjdva0hDV3VXd1p3R1hPYWNucTU2dk9ia1BlMHd4WGw4UVdYN1Z2cUprckNiOV95Ml9hT1pPVldIT3F4a1RSaE00WW01VTctOV9rNjVEVU5UX09SR3BFNExxS3FoWWU1WQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thebattlegroup.com] https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHRzRHFjc185QkhwODV4bnRacUYwZTF4aGo0QXxBQ3Jtc0trczg3djhKUW95ZF9Tc3YxdFRYVjJYT24zeS1adUNESFZLOEU5UXh1OGNFSGprUE1RRGs2UGdXdDMzLUMxTHg1X3ZRMTlEVVVMNWFoZ2NUQVFKd29fVW9rSGRQS1BnQVE2RGpLV0JYWDBuMElmREF5cw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftheshawnbattle] Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3BrTFRoZTZ4NWxTMW1INXpEUXdxTmVYTkVhd3xBQ3Jtc0tuX1QxU2tsYjZvNHVBTVZtWkNWNzEtZ1MyY2dPSm9POXVSbGZTMHZhV011Q3h1SHpXLWUta3dWWTRWaTdGQ2c4YWhnTHVZQ0I3U1VUNHVBY2YwTlVQT2dlYTJfUWxhV1c3RXFUck4xVEZSQmR0R2M0Zw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themattleighton.com] https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton [https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton] https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/ [https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/] Business inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.com Shawn Battle Licensed in VA and D.C. Real Broker LLC 2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700 Arlington, VA 22201

195. We Ranked Arlington’s Craziest Bidding Wars

In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss the biggest price escalations in Arlington in 2026. This is calculated by taking the difference between the sold price and the asking price. Watch this week's episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIQ5v8fU374]! 10. 1308 N Illinois Street [https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1308-N-Illinois-St-Arlington-VA-22205/12068144_zpid/] Listed for $1,599,000 Sold for $1,795,000 Escalated $196,000 9. 1022 N Edison Street [https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1022-N-Edison-St-Arlington-VA-22205/72454724_zpid/] Listed for $2,200,000 Sold for $2,396,000 Escalated: $196,000 8. 3207 John Marshall Drive [https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3207-John-Marshall-Dr-Arlington-VA-22207/12057931_zpid/] Listed for $1,800,000 Sold for $2,000,000 Escalated $200,000 7. 5148 37th St N [https://www.redfin.com/VA/Arlington/5148-37th-St-N-22207/home/11226614] Listed for $1,949,000 Sold for $2,155,123 Escalated: $206,123 6. 6020 20th St N [https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/6020-20th-St-N-Arlington-VA-22205/12070639_zpid/] Listed for $1,499,000 Sold for $1,712,204 Escalated: $213,204 5. 1715 S Nelson St [https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1715-S-Nelson-St-Arlington-VA-22204/12094412_zpid/] Listed for $1,225,000 Sold for $1,470,000 Escalated: $245,000 4. 2307 N Wakefield St [https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2307-N-Wakefield-St-Arlington-VA-22207/12063001_zpid/] Listed for $1,389,000 Sold for $1,660,828 Escalated: $271,828 3. 3805 18th St N [https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3805-18th-St-N-Arlington-VA-22207/12064920_zpid/] Listed for $1,998,000 Sold for $2,307,900 Escalated: $309,900 2. 3304 23rd St N [https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3304-23rd-St-N-Arlington-VA-22201/12064156_zpid/] Listed for $1,549,000 Sold for $1,900,000 Escalated: $351,000 1. 3431 14th St N [https://www.redfin.com/VA/Arlington/3431-14th-St-N-22201/home/11247842] Listed for $2,000,000 Sold for $2,371,700 Escalated: $371,700 Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUlmb3RLaEM5cjFfV3NpSnlraGdVdlhxY1NkQXxBQ3Jtc0trTGNYaWIwa2tsdGlCTzd1Wjdva0hDV3VXd1p3R1hPYWNucTU2dk9ia1BlMHd4WGw4UVdYN1Z2cUprckNiOV95Ml9hT1pPVldIT3F4a1RSaE00WW01VTctOV9rNjVEVU5UX09SR3BFNExxS3FoWWU1WQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thebattlegroup.com] https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHRzRHFjc185QkhwODV4bnRacUYwZTF4aGo0QXxBQ3Jtc0trczg3djhKUW95ZF9Tc3YxdFRYVjJYT24zeS1adUNESFZLOEU5UXh1OGNFSGprUE1RRGs2UGdXdDMzLUMxTHg1X3ZRMTlEVVVMNWFoZ2NUQVFKd29fVW9rSGRQS1BnQVE2RGpLV0JYWDBuMElmREF5cw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftheshawnbattle] Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3BrTFRoZTZ4NWxTMW1INXpEUXdxTmVYTkVhd3xBQ3Jtc0tuX1QxU2tsYjZvNHVBTVZtWkNWNzEtZ1MyY2dPSm9POXVSbGZTMHZhV011Q3h1SHpXLWUta3dWWTRWaTdGQ2c4YWhnTHVZQ0I3U1VUNHVBY2YwTlVQT2dlYTJfUWxhV1c3RXFUck4xVEZSQmR0R2M0Zw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themattleighton.com] https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton [https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton] https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/ [https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/] Business inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.com Shawn Battle Licensed in VA and D.C. Real Broker LLC 2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700 Arlington, VA 22201

194. A Reston Condo Just Sold for $10M and We Can't Believe It Either

In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss the new JW Marriott Residences in Reston and a $10 million dollar condo that just closed at the property, along with other trending real estate topics in Northern Virginia. Watch this week's episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIexkLaBZCY]! JW Marriott Residences penthouse sells for $10.25M, shattering Virginia condo record [https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2026/04/28/reston-jw-marriott-condo-sale-record.html] (Behind paywall) Reston Penthouse Sells for Record-Breaking $10.25M [https://northernvirginiamag.com/home/real-estate/2026/04/29/reston-penthouse-sells-for-record-breaking-10-25m/] Neighbors Came on Market at 40k Less Than Our Active Listing [https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1swoqm4/neighbors_came_on_market_at_40k_less_than_our/] Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUlmb3RLaEM5cjFfV3NpSnlraGdVdlhxY1NkQXxBQ3Jtc0trTGNYaWIwa2tsdGlCTzd1Wjdva0hDV3VXd1p3R1hPYWNucTU2dk9ia1BlMHd4WGw4UVdYN1Z2cUprckNiOV95Ml9hT1pPVldIT3F4a1RSaE00WW01VTctOV9rNjVEVU5UX09SR3BFNExxS3FoWWU1WQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thebattlegroup.com] https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHRzRHFjc185QkhwODV4bnRacUYwZTF4aGo0QXxBQ3Jtc0trczg3djhKUW95ZF9Tc3YxdFRYVjJYT24zeS1adUNESFZLOEU5UXh1OGNFSGprUE1RRGs2UGdXdDMzLUMxTHg1X3ZRMTlEVVVMNWFoZ2NUQVFKd29fVW9rSGRQS1BnQVE2RGpLV0JYWDBuMElmREF5cw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftheshawnbattle] Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3BrTFRoZTZ4NWxTMW1INXpEUXdxTmVYTkVhd3xBQ3Jtc0tuX1QxU2tsYjZvNHVBTVZtWkNWNzEtZ1MyY2dPSm9POXVSbGZTMHZhV011Q3h1SHpXLWUta3dWWTRWaTdGQ2c4YWhnTHVZQ0I3U1VUNHVBY2YwTlVQT2dlYTJfUWxhV1c3RXFUck4xVEZSQmR0R2M0Zw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themattleighton.com] https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton [https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton] https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/ [https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/] Business inquiries: matt@TheBattleGroup.com Shawn Battle Licensed in VA and D.C. Real Broker LLC 2300 Wilson Blvd Ste 700 Arlington, VA 22201