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Ask Will: Should I Invest In Updates Before I Sell?

Published November 3, 2015 at 11:30AM | Updated November 3, 2015 at 12:37PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Will Wiard, Arlington-based real estate broker, voted one of Washington’s Best Realtors of 2015 by Washingtonian. Please submit your questions via email.

Q: I currently own a one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo that was built in the late 1990’s and I’m thinking about selling it to upgrade to a larger space. Some of my appliances are from the early 2000’s and the water heater is original. Should I pay the money to update the appliances before I sell?

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Legal Insider: Five Employee Tips for Handling a Termination

Published November 2, 2015 at 3:45PM

This is a sponsored column by attorneys John Berry and Kimberly Berry of Berry & Berry, PLLC, an employment and labor law firm located in Reston Town Center that specializes in federal employee, security clearance, retirement, and private sector employee matters.

By John V. Berry, Esq.

Arlington Resident Gives a Spin to Fantasy Football

By Heather Mongilio

Published November 2, 2015 at 1:50PM | Updated November 2, 2015 at 3:57PM

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.

(Updated at 3:55 p.m.)An Arlington resident has created a new way to play fantasy football.

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Rethink Energy: Vampires Suck

Published October 31, 2015 at 12:00PM | Updated November 1, 2015 at 2:16PM

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]!

Happy Halloween ARLnow readers. Do you have vampires lurking in your home?

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By Eleanor Greene

Published October 30, 2015 at 12:30PM

Halloweekend is finally here! After you spend your Saturday dressed up at an event or hiding from trick-or-treaters, spend Sunday afternoon in one of the many open houses in the area.

As always, see our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights:

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Just Listed in Arlington

Published October 30, 2015 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 real estate market this week showed steadfast consistency with the last several weeks.

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Wellness Matters: Smoke Alarms Save Lives

Published October 28, 2015 at 2:30PM

The following weekly column is written and sponsored by Virginia Hospital Center, a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and one of America’s 100 Top Hospitals for the third year in a row.

When was the last time you checked your smoke alarms? Properly installed, working smoke alarms provide the early warning you need to safely escape from a fire.

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Arlington Pet of the Week: Jovi

Published October 28, 2015 at 12:30PM

This week’s Pet of the Week is Jovi, an 8 year-old lab mix who was born in New Mexico. Jovi came to Arlington with her mom and dad in 2012.

Jovi likes visiting the monuments in D.C. and chasing squirrels. Here’s what Jovi’s mom had to say about this cheese-loving dog:

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Just Reduced Properties in Arlington

Published October 28, 2015 at 6:00AM

Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington that have been reduced in price over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by licensed broker (VA, MD and DC) Aaron Seekford. GET MORE out of your real estate purchase with Aaron by visiting www.MrArlington.com or calling 703-836-6116.

Happy Halloween (Week)!

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Ask Will: What Does A Home Warranty Cover?

Published October 27, 2015 at 2:45PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Will Wiard, Arlington-based real estate broker, voted one of Washington’s Best Realtors of 2015 by Washingtonian. Please submit your questions via email.

Q: When I purchase a home should I get a home warranty? What does it cover?

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Honest Teacher: What Educators and Parents Can Learn From Smartphone Games

Published October 27, 2015 at 12:00PM

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.

It’s no surprise that kids and adults can become addicted to apps. According to CNN as of March 2014, Candy Crush, a popular matching game, has around 93 million daily users who play the game over one billion times. Each person makes the choice to play the game approximately 10 times a day. Imagine if every student made a choice as often to learn, focus, persist, organize or study.

Why Inc. Magazine Says Startups Are Flocking to Arlington

By Heather Mongilio

Published October 26, 2015 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, 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.

It’s no secret that Arlington is home to dozens of startups and more than a few incubators.