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DC Couple Saves $60,000 Using homezen to Sell their Home

Published May 24, 2017 at 5:30PM

When Alyson and Tyler started thinking about selling their home, they considered calling the real estate agent who had helped them in the buying process. But the transaction costs of using an agent were just too much to justify.

“At the same time, we have two young kids and very little spare time to understand the important details and nuances of managing a real estate transaction,” says Tyler.

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Rental Trends: The Three Main Types of Commercial Real Estate Leases

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published May 24, 2017 at 2:10PM

This biweekly sponsored column is written by the experts at Gordon James Realty, a local property management firm that specializes in residential real estate, commercial real estate and homeowner associations. Please submit any questions in the comments section or via email.

Leasing commercial real estate is very different than residential leasing. In an ultra-competitive market like DC, it’s important to understand the types of leases available and use the one that makes the most sense for your tenant.

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Just Reduced Properties In Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published May 24, 2017 at 6:00AM

Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose price have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by licensed broker Aaron Seekford of Arlington Realty, Inc. GET MORE out of your real estate investment with Aaron and his team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6116 today!

Please note: While Aaron Seekford provides this information for the community, he is not the listing agent of these homes.

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Ask Eli: Using Square Footage in Real Estate

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Published May 23, 2017 at 3:15PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Rosslyn resident. Please submit your questions to him via email for response in future columns. Enjoy!

Question: Square footage seems randomly reported on different websites. Why is that and what is it supposed to include? Is the math on $/sqft the same across all sizes or is there a diminishing return at a certain point where more square footage doesn’t translate into more value?

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Deal of the Day: Half Off Drink Tickets for Fridays at the Fountain in Crystal City

Published May 23, 2017 at 12:15PM

The Fountain in Crystal City

Stock up on discounted drink tickets to use at Crystal City’s popular outdoor beer and wine garden.

Open every Friday starting in June, Fridays at the Fountain not only features a new name (formerly Wine in the Water Park), but also a vastly expanded schedule stretching all the way through October and an upgraded line-up of live music.

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Job Listing: Community Pool Service Seeks Lifeguards in N. Va.

Published May 23, 2017 at 6:00AM

Spend your summer at the pool! Community Pools is actively seeking to hire lifeguards for the Northern Virginia area including Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Reston, Herndon, Sterling and Fairfax. We offer competitive pay rates from $8 – $12/hour with a possible end of the summer bonus!

No experience? No problem! We have free and discounted American Red Cross training available! For immediate consideration please email [email protected] or call our Virginia office at 703-276-7665.

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Legal Insider: Helpful Tips When Facing Employment Issues in Virginia

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Published May 22, 2017 at 2:35PM

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 Kimberly Berry

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Listing of the Day: 3600 27th Street N.

Published May 22, 2017 at 6:00AM | Updated May 22, 2017 at 8:31AM

Discover this exceptional retreat just one stop light from D.C. sitting on a stunning 33,402 square foot site backing to parkland. A green-wall tree canopy completes the sense of urban isolation. More than a dozen 100+ foot tall oak, redwood, tulip, holly and magnolia trees grace the transition from lawn & garden to deep woods. Walk out the backdoor, and down to the Potomac River without crossing a street.

Unassuming from the curb of its quiet cul-de-sac, the substantial expansion executed by the owner-architect pays tribute to its natural surroundings. Walls of windows, multiple entryways, and numerous skylights bring the outdoors inside and invite you to experience the seasons. The 1,600 sq ft multi-level deck is your private oasis.

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Rethink Energy: Green Home Certification Awards

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published May 20, 2017 at 12:00PM

Have you been thinking about a home renovation, expansion, or new construction in 2017? How about making it “green?”

More than 250 Arlingtonians have used Green Home Choice to help make their homes energy efficient, healthy, and comfortable. Green Home Choice is a county program that offers free consulting and certification for renovation projects and new home construction.

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Listing of the Day: 259 N. Bryan Street

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Published May 19, 2017 at 1:00PM

This classic 3-bedroom/2-bath bungalow is coming to the market next week in the sought-after neighborhood of Lyon Park.

You can’t beat the location — a quiet street, blocks from the Pershing & Arlington Boulevard retail district, with its shops, restaurants, yoga studio and small grocer. It is an easy walk to the destination restaurants and retail of Clarendon.

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WWBG: Does Big Beer Buying Up Craft Breweries Leave a Sour Taste in Your Mouth?

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Published May 19, 2017 at 12:00PM

Editor’s Note: This biweekly column is sponsored by Dominion Wine and Beer (107 Rowell Court, Falls Church). It is written by Garrett Cruce, a Cicerone Program Certified Beer Server.

Just what is the difference between a craft brewery and “big beer”? The Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade association for American craft breweries, defines a craft brewery as a small brewery (6 million or fewer barrels brewed per year), an independent brewery (less than 25 percent can be owned or controlled by a non-craft company in the industry) and a traditional one (this one is more complicated these days).

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Just Listed in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published May 19, 2017 at 6:00AM

Just Listed highlights Arlington properties that just came on the market within the past week. This feature is written and sponsored by Team Cathell, “Your Orange Line Specialists.”

Fresh new listings outpaced sales again this week for the second week in a row.