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Listing of the Day: 6559 24th Street N.

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Address: 6559 24th Street N.
Neighborhood: Berkshire Oakwood
Type: 4 BR, 4 (+1 half) BA single-family detached — 4,004 sq. ft.
Listed: $1,725,000

Noteworthy: This home is pure magic! Park views, contemporary design & a commuter’s dream!

A Rare Luxury Parkside Retreat.

Where sleek design meets natural beauty, this contemporary masterpiece offers an unparalleled living experience. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame breathtaking park views, blending modern elegance with a serene connection to nature.

🏡 Prime Location – Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac steps from Tuckahoe Park, Tuckahoe Elementary, and East Falls Church Metro, this 4-bed, 4.5-bath oasis spans nearly 4,000 sq. ft. across four thoughtfully designed levels.

✨ Stunning Interior – The open-concept main level is bathed in natural light, featuring a chef’s kitchen with quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, & stainless steel appliances.

🛏️ Private Retreats – The primary suite boasts panoramic park views, a walk-in closet, & a spa-like en suite. A flex space, guest suite, and walkout lower level complete this exceptional home.

🌿 Luxury & Efficiency – Solar panels, a copper roof, 3-zone HVAC, & a 2-car garage elevate comfort and sustainability.

🚗 Commuter’s Dream – Minutes to I-66, Metro, Westover Village & Falls Church City.

🏊 Overlee Pool Membership Available for Transfer!

📍 Schools – Tuckahoe ES, Williamsburg MS & Yorktown HS.

This one-of-a-kind retreat won’t last! 💫

Listed by:
Deborah Davis — RE/MAX Allegiance
[email protected]
(703) 304-3558

Open houses this weekend: April 4, 2025

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6559 24th Street N

This recurring Open Houses feature is sponsored by The Eli Residential Team. Their mission is to guide, educate, and advocate for their clients through real advice, hands-on support, and personalized service. This week’s post is written by Carolanne Korolowicz.

April showings bring May closings!

Check out these market-fresh listings’ open houses this weekend.

Detached Homes

2536 S. Walter Reed Drive #D

Townhomes

2001 15th Street N. #410

Apartment-Style

Want to beat the crowds? Contact me at [email protected] to schedule a private showing!

Let Eli and his team expertly guide you through the unique market dynamics in Arlington. Start by filling the form below. It will support ARLnow’s local news mission and you’ll get some perks in the process.

Listing of the Day: 2001 15th Street N. #410

By ARLnow.com
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Address: 2001 15th Street N. #410
Neighborhood: Courthouse
Type: 2 BR, 2 BA condo — 935 sq. ft.
Listed: $765,000

Noteworthy: Incredible Washington Monument and Capitol Building views

Incredible Washington Monument and Capitol Building views from every room and an oversized 27ft x 8ft covered balcony. The desirable east-facing unit offers beautiful sunrises over the nation’s capital and comfortable outdoor dining on summer afternoons and evenings, out of the direct sun. With a WalkScore of 97, you can walk to everything you’d need or want within blocks — Metro, restaurants, gyms, grocery stores, parks, trails, and more!

What Makes This Unit Stand Out?

$100,000 DC views from every room through oversized windows along with a uniquely large balcony with enough space for dining and lounging. Enjoy one of the best private views of DC’s famous July 4th firework show. Move-in ready with updated dishwasher and a full-size washer/dryer.

Top Tier Building Amenities

The Odyssey offers the top amenity package of any condo building in Arlington, including a rooftop pool, deck, and grills, as well as a top floor gym (with sauna), a conference room, and club rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, all with incredible panoramic views of DC, the Potomac River, and Virginia. 24/7 attended front-desk, package management, a hotel-quality lobby with terrace, and more. Pet-friendly and no rental cap. Well-managed with strong financials with below-average condo fees.

97/100 WALKSCORE. Easy walk to Whole Foods/Trader Joes, Metro, endless restaurants and bars, specialty fitness classes, shopping, and parks. Stroll across the Key Bridge to Georgetown, across the Memorial Bridge to the Washington Mall, or jog/bike the Mount Vernon Trail with scenic vistas of the Potomac and Washington Monument along the way.

Listed by:
Eli Tucker — Eli Residential Group of RLAH Real Estate
[email protected]
(703) 539-2529

Legal Insider: Fighting RIFs issued by federal agencies

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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.

By John V. Berry, Esq

We have been representing and advising numerous federal employees regarding the Reductions-in-Force (RIF) that have recently been issued by several different federal agencies.

As most people have started to realize, these RIF actions have not been thought out very well and have been designed for speed as opposed to accuracy or compliance with the meaning of law and regulation. The question now is what to do if you receive an RIF.

What is a Federal Employee RIF

Federal employee RIFs are simply notices which start the separation process for federal employees. RIFs are supposed to be issued due to restructuring, department elimination, or lack of funding or work. RIFs are also supposed to follow laws, rules, and regulations. A federal employee is also supposed to be given 60 days’ notice before separation.

What We Have Been Seeing Lately

In many of the cases we have seen, most federal employee RIF notices simply state that their entire competitive areas have been eliminated. These mass RIF actions were never anticipated when the laws and regulations governing them were issued. The rules were supposed to be based not on speed but rather on a thoughtful process of eliminating positions that were no longer needed when government funds were low or when an agency needed to restructure.

In reality, the RIFs appear to simply be a means of getting rid of as many federal employees as quickly as possible based on a directive from the President. In most of the notices we have seen, there has been no consideration for performance ratings, years of service, or prior military service. The federal agencies directed to conduct these RIFs have simply looked at cutting numbers and not needs or proper reorganization. This is extremely unfortunate.

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Biz Talk: Leadership, Career and Volunteer Expo

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Leadership, Career and Volunteer Expo

This article is sponsored by Arlington Economic Development.

On Saturday, April 5 from 1-5 p.m., the Leadership Center of Arlington will host a Leadership, Career and Volunteer Fair for job seekers in the Arlington and D.C. region.

This free event is sponsored by Arlington Economic Development and will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC — Crystal City

“With the federal landscape and regional economy shifting, it’s more important than ever to create opportunities for career growth, leadership development and civic engagement. Arlington Economic Development is proud to sponsor this Expo, which connects job seekers and volunteers with meaningful opportunities to grow, strengthen our community, and further sustain our economy,” said Ryan Touhill, Director, Arlington Economic Development.

Join us for the Keynote Leadership Seminar at 1:00 p.m., featuring nationally recognized leader Kate Ebner, CEO, Founder and Leadership Coach at The Nebo Company.

From 2-5 p.m., explore additional leadership seminars, including “Own Your Narrative: Rebranding Yourself for the Private Sector,” with Mary Ellen Payne, retired Senior Vice President at Verizon.

Connect with influential leaders from the business, nonprofit and local government sectors, and take advantage of a job and volunteer expo. Plus, enjoy free professional headshots and resume reviews to enhance your career opportunities.

Learn more and register to attend the Expo.

Exclusive Opportunity for Employers

Exhibitor opportunities are now open! Employers interested in participating in the Expo must submit an application for consideration. Click here to apply.

Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: April 2, 2025

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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.

As of March 31, there are 156 detached homes, 35 townhouses and 195 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 27 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:

3909 30th Street N.

Please note that this is solely a selection of Just Reduced properties available in Arlington County. For a complete list of properties within your target budget and specifications, contact Arlington Realty, Inc.

Ask Eli: Should you stage your home?

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This regularly scheduled sponsored column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and the greater D.C. Metro area, you can reach him directly at Eli@EliResidential.com.

Eli and his team believe that your real estate needs should be managed by advisors, not salespeople. Their mission is to guide, educate, and advocate for their clients through real advice, hands-on support, and personalized service.

Question: Do you recommend staging for vacant homes?

Answer: When you stage a home, you are putting temporary furniture and accessories in a home while it is being marketed for sale. In most cases, I strongly encourage staging a home instead of leaving it empty.

The value of staging shows up in two critical parts of the selling/marketing process:

  1. It improves the quality of the photos by helping people understand the scale and purpose of a room. Better photos lead to more showings.
  2. Good staging also improves the way Buyers experience the home in-person during a showing. Better showings lead to better/more offers.
Great staging helps buyers make sense of large open spaces in 6580 Williamsburg Boulevard.

In my opinion, the three main benefits to staging a home are:

  1. Add Life to Empty Homes: Walking into an empty house can be eerie and makes a home feel lifeless. Those are not feelings you want potential Buyers to have while walking through your home. Good staging can add energy and life to a vacant home.
  2. Help Rooms Feel Larger: This is counterintuitive, but most people perceive empty rooms as being smaller than they really are. I’ve experienced this on numerous occasions walking through empty rooms with Buyers who have trouble understanding how a bed or couch can fit into an empty room that is more than big enough for their furniture.
  3. Engage the Eye: Well staged properties keep Buyers engaged with room layout and functionality, but unstaged empty rooms allow Buyers to focus on flaws like paint scuffs, separating trim, poor lighting, and other things you’d prefer Buyers to overlook during their visit.

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Weaving family threads at the National Museum of the American Indian

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Visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian to see the first-ever retrospective of Diné fiber artist DY Begay and experience the love she holds for her homelands, expressed through 48 inspired tapestries.

Bring the whole family and join an interactive experience for young visitors to understand the care and pride involved in weaving a Navajo rug. 

Weaving Family Threads
Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free | National Mall

In support of the exhibit Sublime Light: Tapestry Art of DY Begay, fiber artist DY Begay (Diné) and her sisters, Berdina Charley and Berdine Begay will share their stories and talents with the public. There will be hands-on interactive demonstrations to share some of the processes involved with weaving, including carding (combing) wool and spinning wool into thread.

While you are at the museum, enjoy Indigenous-inspired cuisine at the Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe, open daily 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Major support provided by Henry Luce Foundation. Generous support provided by Ameriprise Financial. Additional support provided by The Coby Foundation, Ltd., and Furthermore: a program of the J. M. Kaplan Fund. This project received Federal support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.

Visit AmericanIndian.si.edu for event updates.

Most and least expensive homes sold in Arlington (March 2025)

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This recurring Most and Least Expensive Home feature is sponsored by The Eli Residential Team. Their mission is to guide, educate, and advocate for their clients through real advice, hands-on support, and personalized service. This week’s post is written by Val Connolly.

Curious about Arlington’s priciest and most affordable single-family home sales this month?

From stunning luxury new builds to great budget-friendly finds, here’s a breakdown of the highest and lowest sales in March (2025).

Most expensive single-family homes sold

Least expensive single-family homes sold

*Minimum home value of $200,000 set to exclude certain land sales, retirement condos, properties with expiring ground leases, etc.

If you have any questions about these listings or want to explore buying or selling in Arlington, feel free to reach out to Val Connolly.

Enroll with Champions and make Arlington a better place to live and work

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Arlington Transportation Partners Champions 2025

Arlington Transportation Partners (ATP) has officially launched Champions 2025 and is ready to assist your company, property, school, or hotel provide the best transportation solutions and benefits for your business.

If you are an employer, multifamily residential community, commercial property or hotel, ATP can help you make a positive impact.

What is a Champion?

  • Employers and properties in Arlington that are committed to supporting the commuting and transportation needs of their staff and tenants.
  • They provide and promote benefits and amenities that encourage alternatives to single-occupancy vehicles.

In 2024, 152 Champions implemented 243 new transportation programs, including commuter benefits, Capital Bikeshare memberships, and commuter-focused events. These programs, combined with the robust transit options in Arlington County, allow Champions to improve the work/life experience of their employees, tenants, and residents.

Champions has four unique levels your business can achieve based solely on your goals and objectives. Promoting multiple options other than driving alone is enough to make your business Bronze Level. It’s likely your organization already has programs in place that will “earn” your company credit.

The Champions program began its pilot in 2013 with 31 participants and officially launched in 2014. Over the years, nearly 530 unique businesses and properties have added more than 3,750 transportation benefits, amenities, and programs that support the commutes of Arlington residents and employees. 2024 marked the tenth year of Champions, with 16 businesses receiving recognition for participating in the program for all 10 years.

Don’t miss out on the next ten years of Champions. When you enroll, you help your business attract and retain employees, tenants, and residents and become a role model in transportation in Arlington.

Become a Champion in 2025.

Open houses this weekend: March 28, 2025

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This recurring Open Houses feature is sponsored by The Eli Residential Team. Their mission is to guide, educate, and advocate for their clients through real advice, hands-on support, and personalized service. This week’s post is written by Val Connolly.

With the cherry blossoms in full bloom and perfect spring weather, it’s a great weekend to explore Arlington’s best open houses!

Whether you’re looking for a condo, townhouse, or a spacious home, these great finds are worth checking out. Don’t miss the chance to tour these beautiful properties while enjoying the season’s best!

Let’s take a look at some upcoming open houses, below.

Single Family Homes

Townhomes

  • 3239 S. Utah Street, Fairlington, 22206
    2 Beds/2 Baths — $620,000
    Open Sunday, 2-4 p.m.
    Presented by April Myers, RLAH @properties | Fully updated unit with lots of street parking
  • 2540 Fairfax Drive #2B, Clarendon, 22201
    2 Beds/2 Baths — $775,000
    Open Saturday & Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
    Presented by Rick Bosl, KW Metro Center | Rarely available. Amazing location accessible to Clarendon & Courthouse Metro

Condos

Want to beat the crowds? Let’s set up a private tour with Val Connolly of Eli Residential Group!

Let Eli and his team expertly guide you through the unique market dynamics in Arlington. Start by filling the form below. It will support ARLnow’s local news mission and you’ll get some perks in the process.

Statutes of Liberty: DOJ to immigration lawyers — do as we say, not as we do

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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., Janice Chen, Esq., and Taryn Druge, Esq., practicing attorneys at The Law Office of James Montana PLLC, an immigration-focused law firm located in Falls Church, Virginia. The legal information given here is general in nature. If you want legal advice, contact us for an appointment.

You should be investigated for filing frivolous lawsuits! No, you! No, you!

On March 22, 2025, the Trump administration released a memorandum entitled Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court (sic). This memorandum accuses immigration lawyers and law firms of malpractice and misconduct. For example, it asserts that:

  1. “The immigration bar, and powerful Big Law pro bono practices, frequently coach clients to conceal their past or lie about their circumstances when asserting their asylum claims.”
  2. Immigration attorneys violate the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by filing cases “for improper purposes” including “to harass, cause unnecessary delay, or needlessly increase the cost of litigation.”
  3. Immigration attorneys engage in “frivolous, unreasonable, or vexatious litigation against the United States or in matters before executive departments and agencies of the United States.”

Given the breadth of this widespread (alleged) fraud and malpractice, the memorandum directs the Attorney General to prioritize enforcement of regulations governing attorney conduct and discipline, including referring attorneys for bar sanction, revoking security clearances, and terminating federal contracts with offending law firms.

We applaud this focus on enforcement of ethics rules. We have never filed a frivolous motion or a case unsupported by law, and we never will. We take our responsibilities as officers of the Court seriously, as all lawyers should.

In that spirit, we would like to bring to the attention of the White House and the Attorney General a few recent actions by the Department of Justice which deserve careful investigation and review.

  1. In January 2023, Donald Trump and his attorney, Alina Habba, were jointly subject to $937,989.39 in court-ordered sanctions. Federal District Court Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks found that Donald Trump had filed a “completely frivolous” lawsuit, “brought in bad faith for an improper purpose.” Judge Middlebrooks further found that Donald Trump’s lead attorney in the case, Alina Habba, had used “an abusive litigation tactic which amounts to obstruction of justice” — namely, filing a 193-page Amended Complaint with 819 paragraphs in it, which contained 14 counts, named 31 defendants, 10 of whom of which were John Does, and 10 ABC Corporations identified as fictitious and unknown entities. Judge Middlebrooks found that the claims were foreclosed by existing precedent and “no reasonable lawyer would have filed it.” Alina Habba has been nominated by the Trump administration to be the interim United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey — the top federal prosecutor in a very important district. We think that this nomination is not in the spirit of the March 22, 2025 memorandum discouraging vexatious litigation and unethical court filings, and we urge the White House to reconsider her appointment.
  2. In March 2025, Judge Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia entered a Temporary Restraining Order which ordered the administration to not deport alleged members of a Venezuelan gang to El Salvador. The administration deported the them anyway. The Justice Department, acting through its attorneys, has failed to explain why it violated the District Court Boasberg’s Temporary Restraining Order. Violating judicial orders, it seems to us, falls squarely within the ambit of the Presidential Memorandum, which urges that lawyers pay special attention to the rules of professional conduct “in cases that implicate national security, [and] homeland security.”

As always, we are grateful for your questions and comments, and will do our best to respond.

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