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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]!

You’ve heard it all before at year’s end. Blah blah blah make a change. Blah blah blah eat more kale. Blah blah blah save money, set a goal, make a resolution, etc.


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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.

With a mild fall topped off with Christmas Eve temperatures in the 70s, preparing for snow is probably far from your mind.


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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.”

In this week before Christmas, only 17 brave sellers listed their homes for sale. But 28 buyers ratified contracts on every kind of home. Just wondering how they will wrap those presents and get them under the tree.


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This week’s Pet of the Week is Theo, a friendly mixed-breed who loves treats, travel and presents.

Some of his favorite spots to walk and watch airplanes land are Glencarlyn Park and Gravelly Point. He also loves snow and is likely anxiously awaiting the day some falls in Arlington.


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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!

A very Merry Christmas, neighbors and friends! And while it may not feel quite like Christmas (hello, 70 degrees!), I hope this week brings you much love and cheer that lasts into the New Year.


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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!

I received a lot of questions about the interest rate increase by the Fed last week, so I turned to a mortgage expert, Troy Toureau (NMLS ID #5618) of McLean Mortgage Corporation, to guest-author this week’s column. Thanks Troy!


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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.

Editor’s Note: With Christmas just a few days away, the staff of Woofs! is very busy with holiday boardings. To help them serve their clients, we’re republishing the following column from earlier this summer.


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.

Forward Funded, a startup in Eastern Foundry’s acceleration program, helps people save money for items by creating a digital envelope system, said founder Brendan Snow.


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This sponsored column is written by Peter Bui, founder of The Honest Teacher. An Arlington native and former teacher, Peter offers private tutoring services that focus on the individual needs of students and emphasize the core values of confidence, independence and resilience.

I remember studying with my best friend in school. Sometimes he’d get the higher grade, sometimes I would, but for the most part we were getting the same overall grades.


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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 buyers definitely outpaced the sellers this week in Arlington’s real estate market.


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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.

While your pet is likely already at the top of the holiday shopping list (because who doesn’t love shopping for our pets?!), in case you needed some ideas, here are a few of our favorite pet and pet-lover gift ideas:


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This week’s Pet of the Week is Kuechly, a chocolate lab puppy who is new to Arlington but is learning the ropes quickly, exploring nearby trails and making friends with neighbors.

That’s not all the retriever is learning. Kuechly knows doing tricks means getting treats, dropping the ball means playing more fetch, and sticks can be a fun thing to munch on.


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