This regularly scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. Please submit your questions to him via email for response in future columns. Video summaries of some articles can be found on YouTube on the Ask Eli, Live With Jean playlist. Enjoy!

Question: I’ve read a lot of bad news about the real estate market, how is that playing out in Arlington?


As vehicle manufacturers move to make engines more efficient, a simple mistake changing your own oil could cost you big. From increased fuel consumption to outright engine damage, this routine maintenance task may be better left to the experts. Things to consider: 

Before asking yourself “‘DIY’ didn’t I let someone else do this?” take advantage of CarCare To Go’s $20.22 special for first-time customers. Use code FIRST20 when booking to save.


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

By John V. Berry, Esq.


This column is sponsored by Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development.

Come celebrate Dia De Los Muertos on Tuesday, November 1 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at an evening picnic at one of Arlington’s venerable cultural institutions recently renamed Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington (formerly Arlington Arts Center)!


What if you could save all the time it takes to coordinate trips to the mechanic over the life of your vehicle? All those rides to and from, wasting precious hours in stuffy waiting rooms drinking bad coffee?

If we added up all those hours, it amounts to (statistically, on average) 33 days throughout the average American’s life.


Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose price have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real estate investment with the team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6000 today!

Please note: While Arlington Realty, Inc. provides this information for the community, it may not be the listing company of these homes. 


Local pediatric dentist, Dr. Peter Markov and the team at VK Pediatric Dentistry have once again been named one of the top pediatric dental practices in the area.

VK Pediatric Dentistry was voted to multiple best dentist lists including Arlington Magazine, Washingtonian, Virginia Living, as well as being voted a family favorite winner for Washington Parent!


This regularly scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. Please submit your questions to him via email for response in future columns. Video summaries of some articles can be found on YouTube on the Ask Eli, Live With Jean playlist. Enjoy!

Question: We are planning to put our home on the market this spring and seeking advice on home improvement projects to maximize our sale. What guidance do you have on home improvement projects with the best resale value?


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