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Arlington-Based Snagajob Acquires PeopleMatter

Published June 27, 2016 at 3:45PM | Updated June 27, 2016 at 4:12PM

Editor’s Note: 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.

A growing company in Arlington is set to get even bigger with a recent acquisition.

WWBG: The Gold Standard of Craft Beer Tourism is Right in Our Backyard

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published June 24, 2016 at 2:45PM

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.

For years, craft breweries that are large enough have offered tours for the curious. But one brewery near our area is going beyond the tour to add more reasons to visit the Delaware shore. Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, which has grown significantly since 1995, is raising the stakes. With brewery tours every day of the week, a boutique motel, and two restaurants at the site of the original brew pub, Dogfish is becoming a tourist attraction on par with the beach and outlets.

Listing of the Day: 3445 N. George Mason Drive

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published June 24, 2016 at 12:30PM

This 4 bedroom, 3 full bath single family home is located on a private, wooded lot in a convenient, highly-desired location! Enjoy a spacious and bright main level that features hardwood floors throughout and a fully updated kitchen complete with a breakfast bar. The lower level includes a large recreation room and utility room. Additional storage offered in massive attic, with the option to convert and expand for a third level. Plenty of parking available, with a carport that can easily be converted into garage. Walk out your door and take advantage of access to transportation and amenities!

Just Listed in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published June 24, 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.”

Well, you missed it. Last week interest rates hit their lowest in 3 years. That sparked an increase in mortgage applications up 35% over last year, mostly refinances. But you are still okay, whether it’s time to refinance or purchase a home. Rates this week ticked up only 4 basis points (4 one-hundredths of a percent) so rates are still phenomenally low sitting at about 3.74% for a 30-yr fixed rate.

Property Pros: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published June 22, 2016 at 3:15PM

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.

Based upon the last poll results, contractor selection is the most challenging part when you are getting ready for a remodel. One of the most important and overlooked aspects of this is creating a good rapport with the companies bidding on your project.

Arlington Pet of the Week: Bosley

By ARLnow.com

Published June 22, 2016 at 12:00PM

This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is Bosley, a seven-month-old Goldendoodle who melts hearts and destroys beds.

Upon recently discovering a new thing called a “beach,” Bosley was smitten. As much as he loves Clarendon, Bosley craves more trips to the shore.

Just Reduced Properties in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published June 22, 2016 at 8:00AM

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.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: Do Noisy Neighbors Hurt Resale Value?

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published June 21, 2016 at 12:45PM

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: Our neighbor recently turned their backyard into an outdoor living space and most nights the family and dog are outside making a racket. Do you have any advice to quiet them down? How will this impact our resale value?

Orange Line Living to Host Free Home Buyer Seminar June 27

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published June 21, 2016 at 6:00AM

The Orange Line Living and Keri Shull Team are hosting a Free Home Buyer Seminar on June 27.

The event will have specialists on hand, including lenders and buyer agents, to give you an overview of the buying process. Not only will you get a complete home buying overview but you will learn our valuable home buying strategies that will save you 3% or more when you purchase along with ways to get the best mortgage.

Local Woof: Boarding Your Dog

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published June 20, 2016 at 2:35PM

The Local Woof is a column that’s sponsored and written by the staff of Woofs! Dog Training Center. Woofs! has full-service dog training, boarding, and daycare facilities, near Shirlington and Ballston.

As school comes to a close for the year it’s time for summer vacations. Where to go? What to do? And who is going to take care of the dog?

Internship Application Frustration Leads to Rosslyn Recruiting Startup

By Michelle Rosenfeld

Published June 20, 2016 at 12:15PM

Editor’s Note: 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.

Like many college students, Andrew DeZarn became frustrated with the process of applying for internships that would be important to launching his career. But instead of continuing to send out hundreds of resumes, DeZarn took a different approach.

Rethink Energy: Home Energy Rebates Available

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published June 18, 2016 at 12:00PM

Arlington’s Rethink Energy Program is launching a Home Energy Rebate program for County residents!

Is your water heater on its last leg? Is the upstairs of your home roasting hot in the summer and freezing in the winter? Has your heating or cooling system reached its shelf life? Plug in to these rebates to save money and be more comfortable at home.