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Rental Trends: Consider Long Term Trends When Investing in Urban Property

Published January 7, 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.

Real Estate is often considered a “high-risk, high-reward” marketplace. However, that conception generally applies to short-term investments that have been made without performing a thorough analysis of the marketplace, startup costs, and, most importantly, industry trends.

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Owner Brings True ‘Old-World Charm’ to Osteria da Nino in Shirlington

Published January 7, 2016 at 6:00AM | Updated January 7, 2016 at 10:00AM

“Old-world charm” is one way to describe Osteria da Nino in Shirlington.

But that’s not commentary on the interior of the Shirlington restaurant, which is clean and modern. Rather, it’s a reflection of the personalized service you get from owner and Sicily native Nino Pino.

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Arlington Pet of the Week: Edie

Published January 6, 2016 at 11:55AM

This week’s Pet of the Week is Edie, a seven-year-old rescue cat. Originally from the midwest, Edie has spent the last five years living with her adoptive parents in Arlington.

Some of Edie’s favorite things include sleeping and keeping a watchful eye on her home. She also loves to play and has a vibrant personality. Here’s what Edie’s mom had to say about the sweet kitty:

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Just Reduced Properties in Arlington

Published January 6, 2016 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.MrArlington.com or calling 703-836-6116 today!

The happiest of New Years, my fellow Arlingtonians.

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Ask Eli: 2015 Arlington Real Estate Statistics

Published January 5, 2016 at 2:35PM | Updated January 19, 2016 at 8:06PM

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: Can you provide some end-of-year statistics for the residential real estate market in Arlington?

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Local Woof: Happy Train Your Dog Month!

Published January 4, 2016 at 2:45PM

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.

Happy Train Your Dog Month!

Checking In: More Progress for Arlington Startups

By Jennifer Currier

Published January 4, 2016 at 1:45PM

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. 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.

Last week, we took a step back to check in with previously featured Arlington startups that have experienced growth over the last year, including OnYou, GoGlove and Cards Against Urbanity, the game brainchild of the founders of fellow startup GreaterPlaces.

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Healthy Paws: This Could Be the Yin to Your Pet’s Yang

Published December 31, 2015 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.

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) — although relatively new to the Western world — is a medical system that has been used in China to treat animals for thousands of years. It is an adaptation and extension of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) used to treat humans and is made up of four branches: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy and Tui-na massage.

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Just Listed in Arlington

Published December 31, 2015 at 9:30AM

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 week between Christmas and News Year’s Day has always been the slowest week of the year for real estate activity, and this year stayed true to form. Only eight, yes just eight, new listings came on the market this week, and ALL are listed below. Buyers were busier, ratifying 21 contracts on home this week.

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Arlington Pet of the Week: Orso

Published December 30, 2015 at 12:30PM

This week’s Pet of the Week is Orso, a young miniature dachshund mix who has spent most of his life in Arlington.

With an Italian name and an open mind to adventure, Orso enjoys playing and spending his days alongside his favorite human. Here’s what Orso’s mom had to say about the loving little pup:

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Ask Eli: Building New Apartments vs. Condos

Published December 29, 2015 at 11:45AM | Updated January 19, 2016 at 8:06PM

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: Why are there no new big condo projects coming? All of the major announcements such as the old Macy’s Furniture plat, the Mazda dealership plat and the bar at Quincy and Fairfax Drive are going to be apartments.

Checking In: Arlington Startups See Growth, New Opportunities in 2015

By Jennifer Currier

Published December 28, 2015 at 3:45PM | Updated January 24, 2016 at 2:11PM

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. 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.

Success in business isn’t always easily defined as it varies from company to company, industry to industry, market to market. This is especially true for startups, as success often relies on using trends and feedback to grow and explore new opportunities, even if they’re different than the ones that inspired the company in the first place.