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Ask Eli: Impact of the Fed Rate Increase on Loans

Published December 22, 2015 at 2:30PM | Updated December 23, 2015 at 5:53PM

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!

I received a lot of questions about the interest rate increase by the Fed last week, so I turned to a mortgage expert, Troy Toureau (NMLS ID #5618) of McLean Mortgage Corporation, to guest-author this week’s column. Thanks Troy!

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Local Woof: On Leash (Holiday) Greetings

Published December 21, 2015 at 2:25PM

The Local Woof is a column that’s sponsored and written by the staff of Woofs! Dog Training Center. Woofs! has full-service dog training, boarding, and daycare facilities, near Shirlington and Ballston.

Editor’s Note: With Christmas just a few days away, the staff of Woofs! is very busy with holiday boardings. To help them serve their clients, we’re republishing the following column from earlier this summer.

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Honest Teacher: Study Proves What We’ve All Known — Best Friends’ Grades Are Linked

Published December 18, 2015 at 2:30PM | Updated December 18, 2015 at 3:13PM

This sponsored column is written by Peter Bui, founder of The Honest Teacher. An Arlington native and former teacher, Peter offers private tutoring services that focus on the individual needs of students and emphasize the core values of confidence, independence and resilience.

I remember studying with my best friend in school. Sometimes he’d get the higher grade, sometimes I would, but for the most part we were getting the same overall grades.

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Just Listed in Arlington

Published December 18, 2015 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.”

The buyers definitely outpaced the sellers this week in Arlington’s real estate market.

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Healthy Paws: Dear Santa… Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Pet

Published December 17, 2015 at 2:00PM

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.

While your pet is likely already at the top of the holiday shopping list (because who doesn’t love shopping for our pets?!), in case you needed some ideas, here are a few of our favorite pet and pet-lover gift ideas:

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Just Reduced Properties in Arlington

Published December 16, 2015 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.MrArlington.com or calling 703-836-6116 today!

Christmas shoppers, your time is running out. At the top of many Christmas lists in our area is a new home. And, with a steady flow of inventory in Arlington County year-round, it’s not too late to make that Christmas wish come true.

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Ask Eli: Condominium Common Space Updates — Benefits & Strategies

Published December 15, 2015 at 2:45PM | Updated December 15, 2015 at 3:17PM

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: My condo building is doing a comprehensive common space redesign [of interior décor and landscaping]. Is there any precedent for an increase in value in units after the project is completed?

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Legal Insider: Reasonable Accommodations for Employees with Disabilities

Published December 14, 2015 at 2:45PM

This is a sponsored column by attorneys John Berry and Kimberly Berry of Berry & Berry, PLLC, an employment and labor law firm located in Reston Town Center that specializes in federal employee, security clearance, retirement, and private sector employee matters.

By John V. Berry, Esq.

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Rethink Energy: Condominium Values, Dues and the Buffet Effect

Published December 12, 2015 at 12:00PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A 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. Got a question? Email us at [email protected]!

A treasurer of an Arlington condo asked us what utility actions can be taken in a condo building. Contrary to popular belief, there is zero correlation between the age of a building and its energy performance. What matters most is how the building is managed.

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The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Your Guide to Charities in Washington

Published December 11, 2015 at 3:00PM | Updated December 11, 2015 at 3:41PM

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WWBG: Give the Gift of Port Wine

Published December 11, 2015 at 2:00PM | Updated December 11, 2015 at 2:38PM

Editor’s Note: This biweekly column is sponsored by Dominion Wine and Beer (107 Rowell Court, Falls Church). This column is written by Dominion owner Arash Tafakor.

Well into the holiday season, more and more customers are asking for a great gift recommendation for their loved ones.

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Just Listed in Arlington

Published December 11, 2015 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.”

The pace of Arlington’s real estate market remains steady and strong.