Opinion

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 home owner associations. Please submit any questions in the comments section or via email.

Whether you are managing your rental property on your own, or have hired a property manager, here are three things we at Gordon James Realty take into consideration when calculating the rental rate for a given property.


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Cool and contemporary… this unparalleled Arlington, mid-century home marries sleek elements and warm touches to create a perfect escape.

The main-level living area boasts a generous living room with cozy fireplace plus a formal dining room, but also spills outside to a breathtaking and lush backyard. The panoramic view of the home’s outdoor space can be enjoyed from the comforts of the beautifully renovated kitchen, which is complete with stainless steel appliances and granite counters. Three bedrooms round-out the main-level space – discover the master suite and master bath with special touches, like Carrera marble, Travertine tile, and a bathroom heat lamp.


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This is a new sponsored column by Jim Muldoon, a Northern Virginia native, Arlington resident and one of the real estate and remodeling experts at Legacy Home Improvement Consultants. Legacy HIC is your source for all real estate and home improvement needs. Please email with any questions or topics you would like covered.

A project that gets a great bang for its buck is painting. Sounds boring, but there is a reason why every Realtor frequently makes that suggestion when getting your home ready to sell. Painting is very affordable and a freshly painted house is exactly that, fresh! It’s the equivalent to the new car smell, but for houses, and you can make dreary, dated rooms more welcoming.


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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.MrArlington.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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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: Are there any techniques I can use to understand how much to offer and/or pay for a home? How often do people pay above the asking price?


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This is the first post in a two-part series. The second post will focus on the Potomac Solar Co-op, currently open for Arlington residents interested in purchasing solar at a discount rate. For now, past is prologue. 

Solar has been the energy source of the future for decades. Since at least the 1990s, we’ve all been waiting for solar panels to make the one last technological breakthrough that makes it cost-competitive. It’s always been a few years away.


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The good life begins at home in this rare four level, 1,700+ square foot, Clarendon model townhouse with three bedrooms (2 masters) and three full baths on four finished levels.

Step inside to beautiful hardwood flooring and an open floor plan. The open kitchen leads to a lovely private Georgetown-style patio, perfect for grilling and entertaining.


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Editor’s Note: Healthy Paws is a column sponsored and written by the owners of Clarendon Animal Care, a full-service, general practice veterinary clinic. The clinic is located 3000 10th Street N., Suite B. and can be reached at 703-997-9776.

Inappropriate urination with our pets is a difficult problem to deal with at home — but often times with a bit of investigation, the root of the problem can be found and addressed. In cats, inappropriate urination is one of the most common reasons for the pet to be surrendered to a shelter and is the most common reason for an otherwise healthy cat to present to a veterinary clinic for euthanasia. In both dogs and cats, inappropriate urination falls into two basic categories: 1) medical and 2) behavioral.


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The Orange Line Living and Keri Shull Team are hosting a Free Home Buyer Seminar on May 23rd.

The event will have specialists on hand, including lenders and buyer agents, to give you an overview of the buying process. Not only will you get a complete home buying overview but you will learn our valuable home buying strategies that will save you 3% or more when you purchase along with ways to get the best mortgage.


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