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Morning Notes

Published May 20, 2016 at 9:00AM | Updated May 20, 2016 at 9:57AM

Is Aircraft Noise Getting Worse? — Washington Post columnist Petula Dvorak has taken up the issue of aircraft noise complaints in Arlington. Some residents say the noise has gotten worse recently, particularly with more helicopters and tilt-rotor V-22 Ospreys overhead. So far, the Dept. of Defense has not explained the purpose of the numerous Osprey flights. [Washington Post]

Amish Super PAC Has HQ in Clarendon — A political action committee that’s trying to convince the Amish to vote for Donald Trump this fall has its headquarters in Clarendon. [Quartz]

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Free Home Buyer Seminar on May 23

Published May 19, 2016 at 6:00AM

The Orange Line Living and Keri Shull Team are hosting a Free Home Buyer Seminar on May 23rd.

The event will have specialists on hand, including lenders and buyer agents, to give you an overview of the buying process. Not only will you get a complete home buying overview but you will learn our valuable home buying strategies that will save you 3% or more when you purchase along with ways to get the best mortgage.

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Just Reduced Properties in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published May 18, 2016 at 8:20AM

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Please note: While Aaron Seekford provides this information for the community, he is not the listing agent of these homes.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published May 13, 2016 at 9:15AM

More Metro Issues This Morning — A signal problem near the King Street Metro station has led to significant delays on the Blue and Yellow lines this morning. [Twitter, Twitter]

Big Changes Planned for Ballston Church — The Central United Methodist Church at 4201 Fairfax Drive in Ballston is planning a complete redevelopment of its 30,000 square foot property. Preliminary plans have been filed to build “a new church, a new preschool space, and a seven-story, 132-unit apartment building — 60 percent market-rate and 40 percent dedicated affordable.” [Washington Business Journal]

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Listing of the Day: 2520 N. Fairfax Drive in Clarendon

Published May 12, 2016 at 6:00AM | Updated May 12, 2016 at 10:47AM

Gorgeous three-level townhome located in the heart of Clarendon in the popular Barton Place community!

This home’s features include 3 master bedroom suites, a beautifully updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Lavish living room is equipped with wood burning fireplace and large bay window with window seat. Beautiful upper level master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, skylights and doors to rooftop deck. Only a short walk to Courthouse and Clarendon Metro stations, shops & restaurants.

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Ask Eli: Who Owns the Market?

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published May 10, 2016 at 12:30PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Rosslyn resident. Please submit your questions to him via email for response in future columns. Enjoy!

Question: At a macro level, are we in a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published May 10, 2016 at 9:20AM | Updated May 10, 2016 at 9:41AM

McAuliffe to Sign Bills at Wakefield HS — Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe will sign two pieces of school-related legislation during a visit to Wakefield High School Thursday morning. McAuliffe will sign SB 336/HB 895, which updates and modernizes high school graduation requirements, and SB 573/HB 279, which makes it easier for those in Career and Technical Education fields to become adjunct teachers.

Clement Calls for More Paving — Perennial candidate Audrey Clement, who is running as an independent for County Board, is calling for Arlington County to accelerate its street paving. “There are way too many potholes and cracked and broken pavements for Arlington residents to drive or walk safely to work, school, or shopping centers — let alone to bike,” Clement said. [Audrey Clement]

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Bicycling Realty Group Presents: Navigating the Real Estate Jungle

Published May 5, 2016 at 6:00AM | Updated May 5, 2016 at 9:14AM

Navigating the Real Estate Jungle: Everything you need to know about the home buying and selling process… plus everything else you SHOULD know!

DATE: Saturday, May 7

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Rosslyn Quietly Becomes the Area’s Hotspot for Luxury Real Estate

Published May 3, 2016 at 7:30AM

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The proceeding post is sponsored and written by Rosslyn Key

As developers scrambled over recent years to meet the demand for luxury homes in the D.C. area they pushed projects further and further into the suburbs, losing much of the urban appeal, character and convenience that is found in the area’s epicenter. Families followed the real estate trend and moved further out in search of new construction communities, but young professionals quickly filled the area’s urban spaces. What followed this shift in demographics was a resurgence of energy and an immediate demand for a vibrant social lifestyle in what were formerly considered to be “boring” neighborhoods.

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Orange Line Living Hosting Home Seller Seminar

Published April 22, 2016 at 2:45PM

The following promoted post was written and sponsored by Orange Line Living.

The Orange Line Living and Keri Shull team are hosting a Home Seller Seminar event on April 25th at our Rosslyn office located at 1600 Wilson Blvd, Suite 101, in Arlington. We will have specialists on hand (including lenders and listing agents) to give you an overview of the home selling process.

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Free Home Buyer Seminar April 16 & 18

Published April 14, 2016 at 6:00AM

The Orange Line Living and Keri Shull Team are hosting two Free Home Buyer Seminar events on April 16 and 18.

The events will have specialists on hand, including lenders and buyer agents, to give you an overview of the buying process. They have also partnered with special guest speaker Elysia Stobbe of NFM Lending to give tips on how to get the best mortgage. She will also be raffling away her #1 Best Seller on Amazon “How To Get Approved for the Best Mortgage Without Sticking a Fork in Your Eye” to all attendees.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published March 31, 2016 at 8:45AM

Low House Rental Profits in Arlington — Of 448 U.S. counties with a population over 100,000, Arlington County has the lowest annual gross yield on rentals of single family homes. Those renting their homes can expect a low return on their investment: only 3.3 percent in Arlington. [RealtyTrac]

Women of Vision Nominations Begin — The Arlington County Commission on the Status of Women is accepting nominations for its 2016 Women of Vision Awards. The nomination deadline is April 15. [ARLnow]