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Rethink Energy: Energy Audits – Share Your Experience!

Published November 14, 2015 at 10:45AM

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]!

We’ve had an overwhelming response to our first few posts with over 15,000 readers and many questions submitted. Thank you! Please keep sending your questions to [email protected].

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WWBG: Nick Anderson and Port City Brewing

Published November 13, 2015 at 12:30PM

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

This week the Weekend Wine and Beer Guide is doing something a bit different: rather than reading about beer late on a Friday — now you can watch.

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Just Listed in Arlington

Published November 13, 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 Arlington real estate market has picked up a little steam this week with 55 fresh new listings and 48 ratified contracts.

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Wellness Matters: Make Your Home a Fall-Free Zone

Published November 11, 2015 at 1:15PM

The following weekly column is written and sponsored by Virginia Hospital Center, a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and one of America’s 100 Top Hospitals for the third year in a row.

As the weather cools down and you cozy up inside your home, take a look around and make some quick safety improvements. Did you know that falls affect more people over the age of 65 than heart attacks and strokes combined? One in three older adults falls each year, resulting in serious — and sometimes fatal — injuries. Many of these falls occur in the home.

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Just Reduced Properties in Arlington

Published November 11, 2015 at 6:00AM

Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington that have been reduced in price over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by licensed broker (VA, MD and DC) Aaron Seekford. GET MORE out of your real estate purchase with Aaron by visiting www.MrArlington.com or calling 703-836-6116.

Before we dive in to this week’s selection of local real estate bargains, I’d like to wish a happy Veterans Day to all who have selflessly served our country.

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Ask Eli: What is an Escalation Addendum?

Published November 10, 2015 at 3:55PM | Updated November 12, 2015 at 4:44PM

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!

Hello neighbors! I’m excited for the opportunity to interact with my community and look forward to providing honest, informative answers to your real estate questions. Before I dive into my first Q&A, a bit about me – Rosslyn resident, husband, proud puppy owner, Maryland Terp, O’s/Ravens fan.

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Honest Teacher: Understanding Motivation to Get Results

Published November 10, 2015 at 12:30PM | Updated November 10, 2015 at 12:58PM

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.

According to Dr. BJ Fogg of the Persuasive Tech Lab at Stanford University, there are three core motivators: sensation, anticipation and belonging. Each motivator has two sides: pleasure/pain, hope/fear, and acceptance/rejection. What is more intriguing and insightful about Fogg’s approach to motivation are his challenges to the current paradigm of motivation.

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United Social Sports Winter Registration Now Open

Published November 10, 2015 at 6:00AM

Winter 2016 is almost here, and USS is set to kick off its Winter Social Sports season! And we have good news!

United Social Sports is bringing more leagues to Northern Virginia this Winter! Want to meet new people? Maybe see your friends more often? Wanna stay active and moving?

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Local Woof: Living With an Aggressive Dog

Published November 9, 2015 at 2:45PM

Editor’s Note: 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.

What if you can’t keep your dog because of aggression?

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Just Listed in Arlington

Published November 6, 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.”

After weeks of a steady pace, the Arlington real estate market this week has taken a nap.

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Healthy Paws: Pet Food Part III, Natural/Premium/Organic Pet Food

Published November 5, 2015 at 2:45PM | Updated November 19, 2015 at 1:07PM

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.

In our third article on veterinary nutrition, we’re going to address some of the other terms found on pet food labels that don’t quite fit on the AAFCO feeding statement or ingredient list.

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Just Reduced Properties in Arlington

Published November 4, 2015 at 6:15PM

Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington that have been reduced in price over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by licensed broker (VA, MD and DC) Aaron Seekford. GET MORE out of your real estate purchase with Aaron by visiting www.MrArlington.com or calling 703-836-6116.

Another month down in 2015… and another two to go.