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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 Certified Beer Server in the Cicerone Certification Program.
O’zapft is! (German for “It is tapped!”)
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.”
Last week’s surge in mortgage applications showed up this week in a surge of ratified contracts. Arlington saw 70 homes go under contract this week, a significant boost from the steady 50-55 ratified contracts for the last 10 weeks. Only 59 new listings came on the market this week, most of them condos.
Editor’s Note: This biweekly sponsored column is written by Rick Gersten, founder and CEO of Urban Igloo, a rental real estate firm that matches up renters with their ideal apartments, condos or houses. Please submit any questions in the comments section or via email.
Even if you have not rented an apartment before, it is likely you’ve heard about security deposits. A security deposit is a sum of money a landlord will request upon leasing an apartment or house to cover any potential damages incurred during the lease. But what does that mean, and what are the obligations of the landlord with regards to the security deposit?
The Boulevard Woodgrill, at 2901 Wilson Blvd in Clarendon, offers flavors from around the world, so everyone in your entourage will leave with a happy belly.
The Bitcoin ATM helps consumers buy Bitcoin using cash. Once the consumer deposits cash, the machine can either print out a paper wallet or scan your existing digital wallet on your cell phone to transfer the Bitcoin.
So what is a Bitcoin?
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.
Before you launch your next DIY home improvement project, consider this: each year, thousands of people end up in the hospital emergency department or urgent care offices from accidents that occur while performing renovations or other tasks. Safety belongs at the top of everybody’s home improvement checklist. Put down that nail gun and review the following safety tips before you DIY.
This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week are siblings, Biscuit and Waffles. These cute corgis were selected as part of Crystal City’s Pups and Pilsners event and social media contest. Biscuit and Waffles had a paw-tastic time partying at Pups & Pilsners in Crystal City. They’re pretty different but both love cuddling and begging for food.
Here’s what the dogs’ “corgmom” said about them.
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.
And, just like that… it’s almost October. As the leaves gear up for a change in color, a selection of homes in our county are experiencing a change in price.
This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Will Wiard, Arlington-based real estate broker, voted one of Washington’s Best Realtors of 2015 by Washingtonian. Please submit your questions via email.
Q: I’m in the process of applying for a loan and heard there will be changes coming to the process in the next few weeks. What is the TRID and how will it impact me as a buyer?
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.
The Good
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.”
While the pace of Arlington’s real estate market remains boringly steady this week, the Fed’s announcement last week to NOT raise interest rates has made an impact.
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.
One of the most common questions we’re faced with is “What’s the best food for my pet?” Though a full discussion of what makes up the ideal diet is well beyond the scope of our space here (and also hugely open to debate), we’d like to take the next few installments to address some of the more basic pet-food basics as well as answer specific questions you may have. Please submit specific questions via email, and we will address in subsequent posts.
