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Listing of the Day: 4624 N. Dittmar Road

Published August 11, 2017 at 4:45PM | Updated August 17, 2017 at 12:36PM

Nestled in the desirable Country Club Hills neighborhood, this spacious 6,258 sq ft modern gray and white Classic Cottages home features a dual front entry, main level suite french door access to the front porch, gourmet kitchen with chef’s prep island and breakfast nook, family room with stone hearth gas fireplace, formal living and dining room, master suite with sitting area, coffee bar, and walk-in closets, and lower level entertainment room with wet bar. This beautiful home opens up into an open backyard with a rear patio, optimal for summertime outdoor activities.

Completed early August 2017, this brand new home is available for immediate delivery. Tour this Sunday for its first open house: 2-4 p.m. Located in this quiet neighborhood with great schools, this home will not last long. Visit the builder’s website for more info, a video tour and full features description.

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Published August 11, 2017 at 2:25PM

Looking for a home? There are plenty of houses and condos open for viewing this weekend.

Check out the Arlington Realty website for a full list of homes for sale and open houses in Arlington. Here are a few highlights:

WWBG: Johnny Appleseed and the Nectar of the Gods

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published August 11, 2017 at 12:00PM

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 Cicerone Program Certified Beer Server.

Two local stories are part of Dominion Wine & Beers expansion of non-beer or wine fermentables: Baltimore’s Charm City Mead Works and Upstate New York’s Graft Cider (more about their local bona fides later).

Just Listed in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published August 11, 2017 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.”

Complacency has dominated Arlington’s real estate market this week. The worst thing that can happen is when neither sellers nor buyers are motivated to do anything. That’s what the numbers show. Some 60 sellers braved to list their homes this week, while only 45 buyers rallied their courage to ratify contracts.

Healthy Paws: How You Can Prevent and Treat Leptospirosis

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published August 10, 2017 at 2:45PM

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 and winner of a 2017 Arlington Chamber of Commerce Best Business Award. The clinic is located 3000 10th Street N., Suite B. and can be reached at 703-997-9776.

Having had two cases develop acute kidney failure from this bacterial organism in the last nine months, we felt it prudent to discuss Leptospirosis: what it is, how dogs and humans can get it, and ways to prevent it.

Listing of the Day: 1424 12th Street N.

Published August 10, 2017 at 6:00AM

Today’s Listing of the Day is located in Arlington’s Prospect Place, nestled on quiet 12th Street, just a short walk to all of Rosslyn’s conveniences.

This renovated townhouse is part of an intimate townhouse community and offers many recent upgrades, highlighted by a complete top-to-bottom kitchen renovation in early 2017, which includes brand-new appliances and an abundance of countertop space. The open space design flows seamlessly between living spaces, while preserving defined dining and living rooms.

Arlington Pet of the Week: Pippin

By ARLnow.com

Published August 9, 2017 at 12:00PM

This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is a tabby cat named Pippin from the Westover-Madison Manor area.

Here is what his owner, Erin, had to say about him:

Just Reduced Properties In Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published August 9, 2017 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.arlingtonrealtyinc.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.

Ask Eli: New Construction vs. Resale Price Comparison

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published August 8, 2017 at 12:00PM

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: We are ready to move into a house we’ll raise our family in and are set on Arlington. We want a newer home, but are not sure if it’s better to buy new construction or resale; our decision will ultimately be a financial one.

The Chew: What Pets Can Teach Your Child

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published August 7, 2017 at 3:00PM | Updated August 8, 2017 at 12:38PM

The following bi-weekly column is written and sponsored by Bark & Boarding, which provides a heart-centered and safe environment for your pets. Conveniently located at 5818-C Seminary Road in Bailey’s Crossroads, Bark & Boarding offers doggy daycare, boarding, grooming, walking and training services, plus in-home pet care.

By Rae Patterson, Writer and Animal Enthusiast

Arlington Fundraising Agency Helps Long-Time Clients Profit

By Katherine Berko

Published August 7, 2017 at 12:00PM

Sponsored by Monday Properties and written by ARLnow.com, Startup Monday is a weekly column that profiles Arlington-based startups and their founders, plus other local technology happenings. The Ground Floor, Monday’s office space for young companies in Rosslyn, is now open. The Metro-accessible space features a 5,000-square-foot common area that includes a kitchen, lounge area, collaborative meeting spaces, and a stage for formal presentations.

Kristin McCurry noticed that the traditional fundraising agency model was going out of style and after spending years in the industry, she believed she knew just how to fix it.

Rethink Energy: Why Duct Sealing Is More Important Than You Think

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published August 5, 2017 at 12:00PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored 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]!

If you cool or heat your home with forced air through vents and duct returns, keep reading. Duct sealing is a great way to improve home comfort, save money, and improve indoor air quality.