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: What were some of the most expensive homes sold this year in the DMV?


Walking into Trade Roots, the delightfully charming fair trade store and café in the Westover neighborhood of Arlington, is like embarking on a global journey.

From remote villages in South and Central America to small and larger cities in South East Asia, Africa and beyond, Trade Roots hand picked products are not only unique and hand crafted, they always pay a living wage to the artisan who inspired and created them.


Some of us love the holidays. Others want nothing more than January to roll-around. Wherever you fall in that spectrum, all our to-do lists get too long this time of year. Which is why we’re so glad to be able to help to take something off your plate. Let us make sure that your car is ready for winter weather, road-trips to see the family, or just all the season’s to-ing and fro-ing.

CarCare To Go is the new car repair service that delivers trust and transparency, plus free valet pick-up and delivery from your home or office. Maintenance, repair and detailing for all makes is now as easy as ordering groceries online.


This column is sponsored by BizLaunch, a division of Arlington Economic Development.

While Jolly Ole St. Nick gets all the credit for delivering gifts every holiday season, this year BizLaunch has pulled together its resources to bring together some awesome opportunities for small businesses this year and beyond.


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.


RSVP Catering, one of the region’s premier catering services, has a holiday offer that’s hard to refuse: The creative chefs at RSVP Catering will make your Christmas dinner for you and your guests — and deliver it to your door.

Not only that, but for those who have yet to decide what gift to give to those on their list, RSVP Catering is packing custom Comfort & Joy gift boxes for $75 that include hot chocolate bombs, chocolate-dipped Rice Krispy treats, a jar of cookie dough, an apricot and cranberry granola bar, peppermint pretzel bark, seasonal truffles, vanilla almond biscotti, and, as if that wasn’t enough, a mini-loaf of pumpkin bread.


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: Is the single-family home market still as intense as it was earlier this year?


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