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Rethink Energy: Spring Is Knocking, Is Your Home Ready?

Published March 11, 2017 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]!

We often hear residents describe drafty rooms, high utility bills, temperature fluctuations from room to room, or other home energy headaches. If these issues sound familiar, an energy audit will be the best way to pinpoint opportunities to cut your energy bill and improve your home’s comfort.

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Published March 10, 2017 at 2:30PM

Looking for somewhere new to live? There are plenty of homes and condos to browse in Arlington this weekend.

Check out our real estate section for a full listing of open houses this weekend. Here are a few highlights:

WWBG: Where Have All the Black IPAs Gone?

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published March 10, 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.

Do you have a favorite style of beer? Are you ga ga for goses? Are you insane for India Pale Lagers? What would happen if they all just disappeared?

Just Listed in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published March 10, 2017 at 6:00AM | Updated March 10, 2017 at 10:25AM

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 floodgates have opened and the inventory has poured in this week.

Heartworm Disease Basics: What You Need to Know

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published March 9, 2017 at 2:30PM

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.

Heartworm disease is something with which some dog and cat owners will unfortunately have to deal, but there is good news: it is preventable.

Arlington Pet of the Week: Bruno

By ARLnow.com

Published March 8, 2017 at 12:00PM

This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is Bruno, a young-at-heart dog whose nickname is “Wonderpup.” Here is what his owner, Shira, had to say about him:

Is this a dog, Ewok or Gremlin? The answer is (kind of) all three. Bruno is an 11-year-old Pekingese from California.

Just Reduced Properties in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published March 8, 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: ROI On Remodeling Your Rental

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published March 7, 2017 at 12:30PM

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: After reading your article two weeks ago about remodeling before selling a property, I was wondering what your thoughts are on remodeling our rental property. It’s a 1BR + den a couple blocks from the Virginia Square metro with a perfectly functional bathroom and kitchen, but about 15 years old.

The Chew: The Importance of Environmental Socialization

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published March 6, 2017 at 1:45PM

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

A few years ago, one of my friends had a rare vacation in which she was unable to take her black Lab, Moonpie, along for the fun. She asked if I could take care of her for the week instead of boarding her. This was before I had a dog of my own and I thought it could be great training for me in becoming a dog owner, something I’d always wanted to experience.

GreenSight Agronomics Wins Startup Arlington Competition

By Chris Teale

Published March 6, 2017 at 1:00PM

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.

Boston-based GreenSight Agronomics won this year’s annual Startup Arlington competition, Arlington Economic Development announced last week.

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Published March 3, 2017 at 12:00PM

In the market for a new living space? There are plenty of homes and condos on display in Arlington this weekend.

Check out our real estate section for a full listing of open houses this weekend. Here are a few highlights:

Just Listed in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published March 3, 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.”

Arlington’s spring real estate market is now in full swing with buyers snatching up 76 homes this week while 73 properties came on the market.