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: Have you seen a drop in demand and buyer activity recently?


As warmer weather approaches, it’s important to ensure your air conditioning system is ready to take on the season.

On sweltering days, being without an adequate HVAC system is not only inconvenient but also dangerous. It’s important to have a professional periodically inspect your HVAC system and perform routine maintenance to ensure everything is in good working order. The trained technicians at Caffi Services are here for all your routine AC maintenance needs.


Poppyseed Rye, the Ballston café dedicated to sandwiches and fresh flowers has recently expanded its menu. There’s a bevy of new salads, and they’re preparing to add breakfast on weekends starting this Saturday.

Breakfast will be served starting Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Guests can swing by for breakfast paninis, egg and cheese wraps, quiches, French toasts and more. Breakfast items start at $5. View the full menu to see all available breakfast offerings!


Want the VIP treatment for the region’s favorite social bike ride? Of course you do.

DC Bike Ride invites riders of all ages and abilities to bike through 20 miles of completely car-free streets filled with epic views, local performers, and fun photo stops. It’s taking place on September 10 and helps to support safer streets and local food relief programs.


Welcome to this stunning home, minutes from the heart of Arlington’s popular Clarendon Neighborhood. This striking modern home is in a prime Clarendon location, minutes from the region’s vibrant orange line corridor.

The custom, open concept home has more than 5,000 SF of living space. Features include 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths, an expansive lower-level recreation room with a full kitchenette, gleaming hardwood floors, a gourmet fully equipped chef’s kitchen with a large island, marble countertops, and built-in custom cabinetry, an upper-level laundry, remote main level shades, and the main level office that also can serve as a guest bedroom. The two-car garage includes custom cabinetry and shelving, and one of the upper-level bedrooms features a deluxe bathroom with custom built-in cabinets.


Title insurance is boring, but Allied Title & Escrow is here to decode the jargon and make it (somewhat) more interesting. This biweekly feature will explore the mundane (but very necessary!) world of title insurance while sharing interesting stories of two friends’ entrepreneurial careers.

Purchasing land is a bit different than purchasing a home or commercial building.


This article was written by Arlington Economic Development.

Arlington is an innovative and forward-thinking community. Our business community is comprised of many high-tech industries that are innovating in their fields, while also leading the way in sustainability. Arlington boasts more than 17 million square feet of certified green development.


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. 


The Loudoun County Spring Farm Tour returns this weekend, and you’re invited to enjoy a self-guided, family-friendly weekend on the farm, May 21-22.

This year’s tour features nearly 40 locations that offer everything from vegetables to alpacas, and vineyards to farmers markets. New to the Spring Farm Tour this year is an app with navigation, descriptions, scavenger hunts, leader boards and exciting prizes for visiting farms.


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