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This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. Please submit your questions to him via email for response in future columns. Enjoy!
Question: My neighbor is mowing a portion of the lawn I thought was mine, but my neighbor claims it is his. Is this something I can prove through my title work?
This is a sponsored column by attorneys John Berry and Kimberly Berry of Berry & Berry, PLLC, an employment and labor law firm located in Northern Virginia that specializes in federal employee, security clearance, retirement and private sector employee matters.
By John V. Berry, Esq.
This regularly-scheduled sponsored column is written by the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy team (AIRE). This county program helps you make smart energy decisions that save you money and leaves a lighter footprint on the environment.
Arlington County government relies on the hard work of its many civic-minded volunteers. More than 50 County Commissions and Advisory groups advise the County Board on decisions that affect and benefit our community.
When John Ball received a 166 acre land grant from Lord Fairfax in 1742, he may not have imagined that his land bordering Four Mile Run would lead to the Ballston community that now bears his name.
Nor could he have imagined that the fruit, vegetables and livestock that he and his wife, Elizabeth, grew on their farm in the Glencarlyn neighborhood would now be readily available at Ballston’s Harris-Teeter grocery store or in the many nearby restaurants and cafes. What John Ball could not imagine is available to the new owner of this two or three bedroom, three level townhouse on a quiet street in the heart of Ballston.
Looking for a home? There are plenty of houses and condos open for viewing this weekend.
Check out the Arlington Realty website for a full list of homes for sale and open houses in Arlington. Here are a few highlights:
Just Listed highlights Arlington properties that just came on the market within the past week. This feature is written and sponsored by Andors Real Estate Group.
Condo inventory shrinks for the first time in nine weeks! Arlington’s available inventory as a whole declined, while demand remains very strong.
According to the Consumer Federation of America’s annual Consumer Complaints Report, the Home Improvement/Construction industry had the second highest number of complaints of all consumer industries in 2017-2019.
The most common complaints cited: “Shoddy work, failure to start or complete the job, failure to have required licensing or registration.” Additionally, the industry also ranked first for the “worst” complaints according to the surveys, meaning “…the dollar amount involved, the impact on vulnerable consumers, or the sheer outrageousness of the situation.”
This sponsored column is by James Montana, Esq. and Doran Shemin, Esq., practicing attorneys at Steelyard LLC, an immigration-focused law firm located in Arlington, Virginia. The legal information given here is general in nature. If you want legal advice, contact James for an appointment.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we do many things in our everyday life.
Step inside this lovely 3-story townhouse and immediately feel at home! Nestled away in Arlington’s Windgate II neighborhood, surrounded by manicured landscaping offering a park-like setting, yet close and convenient to everything!
Be greeted by warm hardwood flooring as you pass through the foyer and enter the bright and updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a built-in pantry and direct sightlines to the entire main level. Pull up stools and dine at the breakfast bar or enjoy a meal in the separate yet connected dining room. The dining room leads to a relaxed living room accompanied by a brick wood-burning fireplace and French doors to the outside deck, with plenty of space for your herb garden and seating to enjoy the great outdoors.
Keep your children engaged during the school day — and afterwards. At Nova Fencing and Archery Club, we offer a special “Study Hall & Sports” learning pod that allows students to attend online classes, with a teaching assistant serving each pod.
Each day includes bridge activities such as LEGO, art, or individual conditioning, and the day ends with either archery or fencing instruction.
This column is written and sponsored by Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development.
The ripple-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has deeply impacted the region’s arts and culture community. But the creative community is often inspired by adversity to take the opportunity to grow. As such, Arlington Arts is proud to be part of a cross-jurisdictional partnership in support of a great capacity-building opportunity. .
Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose price have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real estate investment with the team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6000 today!
Please note: While Arlington Realty, Inc. provides this information for the community, it may not be the listing company of these homes.
