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Property Pros: Stone Countertop Guidelines

Published July 6, 2016 at 3:35PM

Photo via Legacy Home Improvement Consultants

This is a sponsored column by Jim Muldoon, a Northern Virginia native, Arlington resident and one of the real estate and remodeling experts at Legacy Home Improvement Consultants. Legacy HIC is your source for all real estate and home improvement needs. Please email with any questions or topics you would like covered.

Upgrading your countertops adds instant appeal whether you are doing a full remodel or not. Two great options are engineered or natural stone. Here is a quick run down when choosing stone countertops.

Arlington Pet of the Week: Mason

By ARLnow.com

Published July 6, 2016 at 12:30PM

This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is Mason, who’s Australian by breed and all American by bandana.

Here’s what Mason’s dog mom Laura had to say about him.

Just Reduced Properties in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published July 6, 2016 at 8:00AM | Updated July 6, 2016 at 9:04AM

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.MrArlington.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: Breaking Down Mortgage Insurance

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published July 5, 2016 at 3:30PM

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: I haven’t accumulated enough savings for a 20% down payment, but want to take advantage of low interest rates and stop paying rent. I’ve been told that some of the lower down payment mortgage options include Mortgage Insurance, but don’t fully understand the concept and whether it’s the right decision. Can you provide some insight and explain the pros/cons?

Rethink Energy: Declare Your Independence from High Energy Bills

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published July 2, 2016 at 12:00PM

Arlingtonians have more options than ever to declare their independence from high energy use this summer, and to save money and reduce waste all year. July 4th is a great time to relax, reflect, and rethink.

Here are a few of our previous posts that will save you money:

Just Listed in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published July 1, 2016 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.”

Happy 4th of July! Team Cathell wishes you and your family a fun and safe holiday weekend.

Listing of the Day: 4325 11th Street N.

By ARLnow.com

Published June 30, 2016 at 6:00PM

There’s no other home in Arlington like this one. It’s a rare offering at Ballston Metro epicenter: a 4 level all-brick federal style residence.

Orange Line Metro entry 250 yards. Steps to the Ballston hot spots. A peaceful tree-lined street. Best value and excitement for the size, space, location and more.

Healthy Paws: Ear Infections and Cleaning Tips

By ARLnow.com

Published June 30, 2016 at 2:00PM

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.

As we head into the D.C. area’s hot and humid summer we often start to diagnose ear infections more frequently. To understand a little bit about these, looking at the anatomy of the ear of the dog and cat can be very helpful:

Rental Trends: Understanding The Rent Increase Laws in Washington, D.C.

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published June 29, 2016 at 2:30PM

This biweekly sponsored column is written by the experts at Gordon James Realty, a local property management firm that specializes in residential real estate, commercial real estate and home owner associations. Please submit any questions in the comments section or via email.

How much can rent increase in Washington, D.C.?

Arlington Pet of the Week: Harper

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published June 29, 2016 at 12:00PM

This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is Harper, a Golden Retriever mix rescued from North Carolina.

Harper, a playful pup, loves car rides, napping, walks, chasing squirrels and giving high-fives but hates the vacuum cleaner with a passion.

Just Reduced Properties in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published June 29, 2016 at 7:30AM

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.MrArlington.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: Bluemont Neighborhood Profile

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published June 28, 2016 at 2:30PM

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!

Where is it? Bluemont is ideally located walking distance from the urban centers of Ballston and Clarendon, but with quieter residential streets filled with single family homes. It’s bordered by Glebe Rd/Ballston to the east, Four Mile Run/Bon Air & Bluemont Parks to the west, Rt 66 to the north (and a small section north to Washington Blvd), and N Carlin Springs Rd to the south. Bluemont hosts multiple parks, the popular Pupatella Italian restaurant, and Arlington Traditional Elementary School. Most homes in Bluemont were built between 1940 and the early 1950s, but the neighborhood is experiencing the replacement of older homes with large new homes, Arlington’s most popular housing trend.