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Everyone knows Clarendon’s new kid on the block, Don Tito, for its energy and rooftop views.
We’re here to share their must-try bites (because it never hurts to pair a taco with those drinks).
Tucked in the northeast corner of the country’s #3 most walkable mid-sized locality is Arlington’s Courthouse neighborhood. This urban village close to bustling Washington, D.C., has a lot to offer in terms of living “green” — from transportation to dining to dwelling.
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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.
Men! Did you know that more than half of you fail to get a physical each year? Or that women are three times more likely to see a doctor for preventive care? In a recent national survey, men said they were too busy to go to the doctor and many said they didn’t believe they were prone to conditions such as heart disease or cancer.
Thanks for returning for week two of Just Reduced. More than 5,000 folks checked out last week’s batch of newly reduced price properties in Arlington, so we’re back with an all new selection.
This week, as of September 20, there are 264 detached homes, 75 townhouses and 364 apartments for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, there are 14 new total listings among Arlington’s lot of detached, townhouse and apartment options.
Q: I’m a first-time homebuyer in Virginia getting ready to begin the house hunt. Does the seller pick a title company or can I?
A: That’s a great question. In Virginia, the purchaser can choose any title company or real estate attorney to handle their side of the closing. RESPA, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, is a federal law that prohibits a seller from requiring a buyer to purchase title insurance from any particular title company. A purchaser can designate his or her own closing agent from either a title company or attorney. At the same time, a seller can elect a different attorney to handle their side of the transaction if they choose. This is often referred to as a split closing.
This Thursday, George Mason University economist (and local food blogger) Tyler Cowen will host leading expert in globalization Dani Rodrik for a dialogue as part of the Conversations with Tyler series.
The Mercatus Center’s Conversations with Tyler series has brought world-class thought leaders like Peter Thiel, Jeffrey Sachs, and Luigi Zingales to the Arlington campus of George Mason University to discuss how ideas, cutting-edge research, and applied economics can bring solutions to society’s most pressing problems. More than 100,000 people have viewed the first events in the series.
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 Kimberly Berry
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.
One of the most repeated questions I get from customers is, “What’s the difference between Shiraz and Syrah.” The simple answer from a wine merchant is nothing, there’s no difference: same grape, different name. While Australia and some other regions call the grape Shiraz, other regions such as France, California and Washington state call the grape Syrah. But there are definitely differences in styles and taste profile; all based on the climate the grape is grown in. It has almost become industry standard that in warmer climates, the wine is called Shiraz and in cooler climates the wine is called Syrah.
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.”
Arlington’s real estate market this week has seen fresh new inventory that is quickly getting snatched up.
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.
Finding a great apartment can be like trying to catch a leprechaun. It seems impossible. But once you do find a great place you might feel uncomfortable about the negotiation process. You might wonder if you can negotiate at all. We have a few tips on how to negotiate and when to get the best deal on your next apartment.
Earlier this week, Spotluck was featured on NBC4’s evening newscast.
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.
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