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This week I was lucky enough to find myself over at Nationals Park to watch a game and, for professional purposes, to have a hot dog and beer.


Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this newly renovated home is well sited on an 8,900-square-foot lot backing to trees. Add a second floor or expand from the back to take advantage of the beautiful, level lot.

A door from the driveway opens directly into the new kitchen, which features white cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless appliances. More storage is available in the adjoining pantry. The focal point of the living room is the wood-burning fireplace, while the dining room is separated from the kitchen by a versatile breakfast bar. Three bedrooms are on this level along with a newly renovated bath with a deep tub, large vanity and additional built-in storage. Gleaming wood floors, double pane windows, fresh paint and lighting give the home a polished look.


Not everyone has the time or resources to commit to a full master’s degree program. Some may already have a master’s and are just looking for a narrow update on a current skill set. For these reasons, Virginia Tech’s 100% online Master of Information Technology (VT-MIT) program now offers professionals the option to earn a graduate certificate in 10 specialized IT subject areas:

“Leaders can find a certificate that speaks exactly to their professional needs without having to commit several years to pursuing a master’s degree,” says Barbara Hoopes, Associate Professor of Business Information Technology at Virginia Tech.


The Arlington real estate market was busy in April. Throughout the month, we highlighted dozens of recently sold properties in the area.

Taking a look back, there were 620 homes listed for sale, including 232 new listings in the past four weeks, according to Homesnap. There were 319 sales, and the median sales price was $667,000.


Finding your new home in today’s market can be very nerve-wracking and frustrating, especially in the D.C. metro area. Competing offers. Escalation clauses. Settling for what a home has instead of getting a home with what you want. What’s a homebuyer to do?

Come visit our decorated model townhome at Trenton Square at Ballston. Here you’ll enjoy a relaxing tour as our salesperson guides your exploration into what makes our homes so special. The personalized attention you’ll receive is second to none — as is our new home warranty, which will give you peace of mind for years to come.


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.


Property Specialists Inc., a property management company, was founded by a foreign service spouse in 1983. Today, Regi Francois is the owner of Property Specialists. He was with Property Specialists for 10 years before purchasing it in 2018.

If you’re looking to rent a property you own, we have a very careful tenant selection and screening process, and we advertise in many areas. We rely mostly on our website, Zillow Rental Manager, military sites and Craigslist. We also have contacts in a number of embassies and the World Bank.


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