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I’m going to skip all of the after repeated mass marketed retail propaganda about this being the most wonderful time of the year, but I will say this is definitely something I look forward to every year, and has quickly become a really important tradition in my house.


One of my first memories of Arlington Designer Homes was watching from the car with my face pressed up against the window (we didn’t have car seats in those days…) as a big concrete truck started to pour the foundation for a new home.

That was almost 40 years ago! These days I am making new memories of our Design/Build company with my own son and daughter. I wonder what will stick with them after 40 years…


With the holiday season upon us, savvy local shoppers are encouraged to Take Loudoun Home for the Holidays!

Whether it’s a freshly-cut tree or wreathe, artisan gift, craft food or beverage, or one-of-a-kind experience, supporting Loudoun’s farms and small businesses keeps shopping dollars in the local economy, reduces environmental impact, and provides the special people in your life with a unique holiday experience.


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.


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.


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: How has the cost of new construction single-family homes changed over the last few years?


Under the direction of Maestro James Ross, the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra presents Home for the Holidays on Friday, December 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 19 at 3 p.m.

ASO brings you favorites from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker interspersed with selections from Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite and excerpts from Handel’s Messiah. Enjoy dancers from BalletNova, sing along with holiday carols and prepare for some surprises.


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.

Traveling to the U.S. for the holidays? Here’s the info on new COVID-19 requirements!


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