3 Reasons Why We’re Thankful to Be Managing Properties in Arlington County

For property managers, there have been a number of regulations, mandates and scenarios to navigate. It certainly hasn’t been easy but, amid the challenges, investing and managing real estate continues to be one of the best investments possible.

In the vein of gratitude and this great week, we’d like to take a moment to highlight three of the reasons why we’re thankful to be managing properties in Arlington County. 

Through our years in the biz, we’ve certainly picked up on and appreciated the things that distinguish our market from those across the state, U.S. and world. We realize that these benefits ultimately equate to more stability (and dough!) for our clients.

1) A strong school system. When families are selecting a place to rent or buy, one of the top questions is, “how is the school system?” A quick Google can tell you that Arlington County Public Schools is among the top in the state and nation, ranking in the top 5% of schools in the nation and top 3 in Virginia by Niche.com, among other sites.

2) Comparatively high salaries and low unemployment. Pre-pandemic and even amid the pandemic, the broader Washington, D.C. area has an incredibly strong job market, anchored by governmental positions, industry heavyweights and more. This can help ensure smoother processes for landlords and tenants way down the line, too.

3) Cultural offerings galore. In selling a place to prospective tenants, they want things to do. And, as we all know, “things to do” can vary depending on who you’re talking to. From the youthful vibrancy of Clarendon to the high-rise clad Rosslyn, there is truly something for everyone here. And for that, and so much more, we are thankful.