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Q. I’m a federal employee, and between all the furloughs brought by sequestration and the shutdown, I’m starting to have trouble paying my bills. I know financial problems can lead to the revocation of security clearance, but will one or two missed payments result in that outcome?
This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Adam Gallegos of Arlington-based real estate firm Arbour Realty, voted one of Arlington Magazine’s Best Realtors of 2013. Please submit follow-up questions in the comments section or via email.
Question: I own a townhouse in a community in Falls Church where demand outpaces supply. Houses consistently go on the market and receive multiple offers above asking price within a few days. If and when I decide to sell, what are my options for negotiating compensation with my agent? I want to ensure the agent is fairly compensated while taking into account the fact that little time and effort is required on the agent’s part. Any info on negotiating commission, proposing an hourly rate, or using a real estate attorney (FSBO) is greatly appreciated.
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.
Arlington resident Joe Maiellano’s mind, however, goes to high-quality juniper berries and botanicals, a strainer and a funnel.
This could be the last weekend of the year with temperatures expected in the 80s, so take this opportunity to check out some open houses in your area.
See our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights:
With 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, a new custom-built house at 5642 6th Street North in sought-after Bluemont may be the home you and your family have been searching for.
Editor’s Note: This sponsored column is written by Nick Anderson, beermonger at Arrowine (4508 Lee Highway).
The government shutdown that began Tuesday morning is big topic of the week nationally, but especially in our area. Thousands of government employees are currently off the job, waiting to see if congress can reach an agreement that will reopen the ‘non-essential’ departments and parks that are either closed or largely empty right now. With the last government shutdown occurring 17 years ago when I was in high school, I hadn’t even considered how the beer business might be affected by the shutdown, but sure enough, it is.
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Simon and Garfunkel had it right way back in 1967 when they wrote, “Slow down you move too fast.”
This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is Pretzel, a two-year-old mixed breed who was rescued this summer.
Here’s what owner Rachel — whose fiancee recently “recognized, by name” a previous Pet of the Week honoree — said about Pretzel.
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When renters contact Urban Igloo seeking an apartment, many request features such as parking, updated finishes, an in-unit washer/dryer and more. But there is one request that we hear a lot that can often be a deal breaker, “Do you have any pet-friendly apartments?”
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.
“Everyone assumes that San Francisco is a more fertile group for startups,” he said. “I don’t think that’s true. It’s such a dense marketplace that it’s really hard to stand out. Plus, in the D.C. area, the talent and access to capital and mentors blows that out of the water.”
In between enjoying the first full weekend of fall and all the street festivals in the area this weekend, take a minute to check out some of the open houses across the county.
See our real estate section for a full listing of open houses. Here are a few highlights:
Editor’s Note: This sponsored column is written by Nick Anderson, beermonger at Arrowine (4508 Lee Highway).
Earlier this year Brewery Ommegang in New York released Iron Throne Ale, the first in a series of beers inspired by Game of Thrones, the hit HBO television show.
