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!

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This sponsored column is by Law Office of James Montana PLLC. All questions about it should be directed to James Montana, Esq., Doran Shemin, Esq., and Laura Lorenzo, Esq., practicing attorneys at The Law Office of James Montana PLLC, an immigration-focused law firm located in Arlington, Virginia. The legal information given here is general in nature. If you want legal advice, contact us for an appointment.

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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.

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Beautifully expanded and updated 3,000 SqFt home with 4 BR/3.5 BA highlighted by great walkability (restaurants, parks, community pool and schools) and excellent outdoor space. Nottingham ES, Williamsburg MS, Yorktown HS school pyramid.

A short walk to all three schools, the Lee-Harrison Shopping Center (Harris Teeter, Starbucks, Duck Donuts, Peter Chang, Chesapeak Bagel and more), Sloppy Mama’s BBQ/District Taco, Overlee Community Pool, and Tuckahoe and Chestnut Hill Park. Less than a mile to EFC Metro. Minutes by car to the airport, Washington, D.C., Tysons, Amazon HQ2, the Pentagon, Virginia Hospital Center, Washington Golf & Country Club, and most major Northern Virginia highways and commuter routes.


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.

What does a contingency period mean? This week, Kim and Hope Peele of The Peele Group at McEnearney Associates help explain contingency periods and how best to navigate them in a competitive real estate market.


Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this two level Colonial offers a classic floorplan with many updates — recent HVAC, renovated kitchen and powder room, replacement windows, gas fireplace, updated bathrooms and fresh paint throughout.

Enter from the covered portico into a generous foyer with coat closet and spots for shoe storage. The foyer flows into the living room with fireplace and windows on three sides and then to the kitchen. Light wood cabinets, warm granite countertops and stainless appliances are grouped around a center island with additional storage. A powder room and coat closet are also on this level. Just off the kitchen is the laundry and mudroom with entry to the deck and the large level lot. A big garden shed provides storage for garden, camping, and sports equipment, and the yard offers potential for expanding the home.


This article was written by Conor Courtney, Strategic Initiatives Manager for Arlington Economic Development.

Recently, Arlington Economic Development (AED) hosted the winter edition of its Arlington Premiere. Arlington Premiere is a semi-annual event welcoming Arlington’s newest businesses — connecting new business owners with County resources, business improvement district contacts, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, and community leaders and resource partners.


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.


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