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: Can you explain what mortgage insurance is and if there’s any way to get rid of it?


This sponsored column is written by Todd Himes, beermonger at Arrowine (4508 Lee Highway). Sign up for the email newsletter and receive exclusive discounts and offers. Order from Arrowine’s expanding online store for curbside pickup.

Happy upcoming Fourth of July weekend, everybody! We’ve got a lot to celebrate this week, and for many of you, this will be a great chance to get together a little like old times. For me in the summer, that means breaking out the grill and having a few brews. In the spirit of that celebration and to toast the incredible fireworks show put on down the street by my neighbors, I’ve put together some beer and food pairings based on what might be on your menu this Fourth.


Thoughtfully expanded and updated 5 BD/3 BA Cape Cod, sited on a well-landscaped lot near Lacey Woods Park, the bike path, and the charms and attractions of Westover Village. The updated kitchen features crisp white cabinets, tile backsplash, granite tops, stainless appliances and a tile floor. It adjoins the expansive family room with skylights and French doors to a shady deck and level rear yard. The traditional living room has a wood-burning fireplace and flows into the dining room and then the family room — perfect for a return to gatherings of family and friends.

A rare feature of the home is a large primary bedroom on the main level. It offers space for a desk and seating area along with French doors to a deck. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and an updated bathroom. Another upstairs room has a spiral staircase to the deck and could be used as either a fourth bedroom or den. Gleaming wood floors, fresh paint and generous closet space enhance the appeal of all five bedrooms.


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.


If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that flexibility and scalability are important. Office life has likely changed forever as employers have embraced the reality that employees can be just as productive in a flexed work location scenario as they are in a full-time, in-office arrangement.

With that in mind, Venture X Courthouse Arlington has opened its doors at 2300 Wilson Blvd — just steps from the Courthouse Metro.


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 often do condo associations and HOA/POAs need to conduct a reserve study?


Today’s artificial-intelligence and machine-learning technologies touch all aspects of the computing environment, from front-end systems to back-office workflows. Many IT and business leaders are realizing significant business value from their investments.

For some, this means the ability to process information, such as financial data and customer interactions, at a higher speed than humans and with fewer errors due to sophisticated algorithms. For others, AI/ML lets IT leaders quickly understand pressing problems and execute a plan of action. AI-powered cybersecurity tools, which can detect threats before they have a chance to wreak havoc on IT infrastructure, are a perfect example.


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