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Listing of the Day: 3006 N. Tuckahoe Street

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Address: 3006 N. Tuckahoe Street
Neighborhood: Williamsburg
Price: $1,574,999
Open: Sunday, August 2 from 1-3 p.m.

Welcome Home! This is a beautiful North Arlington craftsman style family residence remodeled in 2006. It offers fantastic access for commuters and it’s walking distance to East Falls Church Metro and its ready to move into. The home is assigned to Yorktown High School, Williamsburg Middle School and Nottingham Elementary.

This magnificent property features 7 bedrooms, 5 1/2 bathrooms, 5824 total square feet of finished living space and a beautiful landscaped lot.

The home is perfect for a busy family who are all working at home, with ensuite bathrooms. The house features two suites perfect for in-laws or renting. The modern kitchen features granite countertops and a seating area. There is plenty of room to entertain!

Never lose power or air conditioning because the home has an automatic gas generator to put your mind at ease. Relax on your covered front porch, or on the outside deck near the fire pit.

There is off-street parking for six cars plus a two-car detached garage with additional storage space. Motivated sellers are offering a $15k credit towards closing costs and a bonus to the buyer’s agent.

Listed by:
Morgan Turrell
KW Metro Center
703-814-5040
[email protected]

Your Beermonger: Here For You — Beer For You

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This sponsored column is written by Steve Quartell, 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.

My last Beer Newsletter for the shop was titled “Beer for you — Here for you” it’s something that’s been on my mind a lot. Frankly it’s on all our minds here at Arrowine and other small businesses working to make adjustments for community safety while still serving that same community.

And yeah, we all remember the phrases we heard ad nauseam at the start this — “Now more than ever” or “We’re all in this together.” Let me tell you, as much as I grew tired of hearing it from multinational corporations, it really hits home for a small business. We really are in this together — and our commitment to service, quality and safety is important — now more than ever.

So we are very much “Here for you” more over, I’ve come to appreciate my go-to beers that beckon “Here for you” from the cooler more and more these dog days of summer (or is that beer for you — sometimes can’t hear over the phones).

“New” is so integral to craft beer culture, but for a lot of my professional drinking career, I’ve stuck with some of the same standbys and go-to beers more often than not. We talked 312 last time and that beer honestly took me all the way through 2011. I really didn’t need another one, until the flavor profile changed and left me coming up short.

Thankfully, this coincided with the start of new breweries right at home — and I quickly settled into some new go-tos from the brewers that were just opening in the D.C. area — Port City, DC Brau and oh so many now that came to follow.

I still go back to a lot of those beers that helped establish the area’s first breweries since Christian Heurich shut down operations. There’s just that comfort in cracking open a beer and knowing what road it’s gonna take you down. Like re-watching your favorite tv show, putting your favorite song on repeat, or putting on that ten part basketball documentary series you dig as background noise while finishing work on something.

My go-to beers don’t take me back anywhere in particular — really they put me right where I am. They give me a little reminder that you’re alright just where you are, just take a breath for a minute, and then keep pushing on.

So call them what ya like, “Go-to beer” “Lawnmower Beer” “Background Beer” below are the beers that are “here for you” at least for me — you’ll find them all online at shoparrowine.com and at 10% off with code HereForYou. I’ve even included some glassware recommendations.

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Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

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Looking for a home? There are plenty of houses and condos open for viewing this weekend.

Check out the Arlington Realty website for a full list of homes for sale and open houses in Arlington. Here are a few highlights:

3100 N. Rochester Street
6 BD/4 BA, 1 half bath single-family home
Agent: Samson Properties
Listed: $1,998,000
Open: Sunday 2-5 p.m.

 

3506 7th Street N.
5 BD/3 BA, 1 half bath single-family home
Agent: Rlah Real Estate
Listed: $1,350,000
Open: Sunday 12-2 p.m.

 

4034 7th Street S.
3 BD/4 BA, 1 half bath single-family home
Agent: Golston Real Estate, Inc.
Listed: $1,100,000
Open: Virtual Tour

 

4634 4th Street N.
3 BD/3 BA, 1 half bath villa/townhouse
Agent: Re/Max Allegiance
Listed: $879,900
Open: Saturday 2-4 p.m.

 

1423 N. Rhodes Street #201
2 BD/2 BA condo
Agent: Compass
Listed: $789,900
Open: Saturday 2-4 p.m.

 

2720 S. Arlington Mill Drive #1007
2 BD/2 BA condo
Agent: Re/Max Allegiance
Listed: $629,000
Open: Saturday 2-4 p.m.

 

1020 N. Highland Street #413
1 BD/1 BA condo
Agent: Century 21 Redwood Realty
Listed: $489,900
Open: Sunday 2-4 p.m.

Just Listed in Arlington

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Just Listed highlights Arlington properties that just came on the market within the past week. This feature is written and sponsored by Andors Real Estate Group.

Greetings from gorgeous Tupper Lake in the Adirondacks! It’s bright and sunny up here, but not nearly as hot as Arlington (high temps this week are just 82 degrees). There is quite a contrast in the real estate market compared to Arlington. Houses here sit for a long time and are frequently sold for a less than the asking price.

In Arlington, it looks like we may be slowing down a bit as we head into August. Last week we saw a huge bump in market activity, but this past week has been a bit more “normal.” There were about 40 fewer homes listed this week compared to last week!

This past week in Arlington, sellers listed some 77 properties for sale while buyers ratified 65 contracts. The bump in inventory is being absorbed.

There are currently 340 homes for sale in Arlington, 10 less than last week. 125 are detached homes, 24 are townhouses/semi-detached, and 191 are condos. Average days on market (DOM) is 51 and median DOM is 28.

The median list price of currently available properties is $799,900, while the average is $1,003,505. Last year for the same week, sellers listed 63 homes and buyers ratified 42 contracts.

Another interesting note about how our inventory is stacking up compared to last year — at this time last year there were 90 fewer properties for sale in Arlington. That difference only represents about a week and a half of additional inventory meaning this is still a super-hot seller’s market.

Click here to search currently available Arlington real estate. Call the Andors Real Estate Group today at (703) 203-1117 to talk more about buying or selling Arlington real estate. Below are eight homes that are new this week that I think you might like to check out.

Listing of the Day: 1600 N. Oak Street #1716

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Address: 1600 N. Oak Street #1716
Neighborhood: The Belvedere (Rosslyn)
Listed: $619,900
Open: Saturday, August 1 from 1-4 p.m. and Sunday, August 2 from 1-4 p.m.

Renovated 2 bedroom 2 bathroom at The Belvedere! This residence has an optimal layout that features bedrooms on opposite sides of the living room. Both bedrooms come with their own en-suite bathroom.

The condo features hardwood floors throughout the living area. There is a separate dining area next to the kitchen. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, tile flooring and upgraded cabinets.

The living room is spacious and receives excellent natural light. The sunroom is located off of the living room and provides scenic city views of the Rosslyn area from the 17th floor. The condo measures 1,245 square feet, which includes the enclosed sunroom. The owner’s suite features three separate closets to go along with a sleek bathroom. The second bedroom is outfitted with two closets and is spacious enough for large bedroom furniture, or the space could work well as a home office.

One private parking space and one storage unit are included. The Belvedere has a fantastic amenity package that features a large pool, fitness center, 24/7 front desk, party room, convenience store, car wash area and much more!

The Belvedere has an incredible location that is a short walk to the Rosslyn Metro, Target, Starbucks and Safeway and the building is just minutes away from Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. The location offers easy access to D.C., major highways and everything the area has to offer!

Contact the Orange Line Condo team or your buyer’s agent for more information or to set up a showing.

Listed by:
Matt Leighton
Century 21 Redwood Realty
703-472-0574
[email protected]
TheMattLeighton.com

Boring Title: Eddie Jackson With Draper & Kramer Mortgage Corp.

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Title insurance is boring, but Allied Title & Escrow is here to decode the jargon and make it (somewhat) more interesting. This biweekly feature will explore the mundane (but very necessary!) world of title insurance while sharing interesting stories of two friends’ entrepreneurial careers.

For this week’s edition of Boring Title we interviewed Eddie Jackson with Draper & Kramer Mortgage Corp. Eddie talks about the top 3 questions he is asked in regards to refinancing a property during the pandemic. If you own a property and don’t know if you should refinance or not, you HAVE to watch this!

Have questions related to title insurance? Email Latane and Matt at [email protected]. Want to use Allied Title & Escrow when you buy a home? Tell your agent when you buy a house to write in Allied Title & Escrow as your settlement company!

Arlington Designer Homes: Distinctive Custom Homes, Remodels and ADUs

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For nearly 40 years Arlington Designer Homes, like the name says, has designed and built homes for Arlingtonians, by Arlingtonians.

The second-generation family business might have begun almost four decades ago, but their techniques, tools and sense of style are as up-to-date as possible, as attested by their numerous awards for energy-efficient green building methods that benefit the client as well as the community.

Arlington Designer Homes works with clients to assure that the client’s vision of the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or the entire house is the one that is finally rendered, down the smallest specifications. Each project is truly custom, tailored to the client’s lifestyle and needs and constructed by a small group of hand-picked subcontractors that Arlington Designer Homes has counted on for years. Their motto: “We build for the way YOU live,” says it all.

Communication is key when working with a builder on new construction or a remodeling project. Arlington Designer Homes has an online step-by-step, detailed description of their time-tested process, beginning with the first client meeting to final selection phase that assures builder and client are on the same page throughout the project.

See a gallery of custom homes or samples of previous remodeling projects. You can also see their newest offering that is currently for sale.

As a long-time Arlington mainstay, the owners behind the firm have deep roots in the community — including serving in regional leadership positions. The company president, Andrew Moore, is a contributing member of the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association and a past Custom Builder of the Year and is also a member of the National Association of Home Builders, as well as serving on the board of the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization.

The vice-president and founder, William B. Moore, has lived and worked in Arlington for more than 50 years, and has served as president of the Arlington County Bar Association and is past-chairman of the National Orthopedic Hospital; he also is the first chairperson of the Arlington County Historical Review Board.

Arlington Designer Homes can be reached by email at [email protected], by phone at 703-243-1752, or this contact page.

Small Biz Focus: Latest Funding Resources for Small Businesses

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This column is sponsored by BizLaunch, a division of Arlington Economic Development.

By Tara Palacios

After experiencing a global health pandemic during the last several months, the one thing we’ve learned is the importance of community.

Arlington is made up of dynamic communities bound together and committed in their support of one another, and the local businesses that make up the woven fabric of diverse neighborhoods. Surviving a health crisis is challenging as our way of life as we know it is so vastly different.

In BizLaunch, we are currently working on designing curriculum this summer for our small business community to help aide with challenges facing businesses as we work through this international health crisis. We are committed to introducing the latest round of funding sources offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia and organizations that support small businesses. The following are potential grant opportunities for businesses impacted by COVID-19.

On Monday, the Commonwealth of Virginia announced its RebuildVA Small Business Grant. The Grant has $70 million for small businesses and nonprofit organizations whose normal operations were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will be made available through Rebuild VA, a new economic recovery fund, and grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to approximately 7,000 applicants to cover eligible expenses. The application opens August 10, 2020 and you can find specific details about the program here.

Rebuild VA will be administered by the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD). Eligible businesses and nonprofits must be in good standing, have annual gross revenues of no more than $1.5 million, and have no more than 25 employees.

Eligible organizations include food and beverage establishments, non-essential retail, exercise and fitness, entertainment and public amusement, personal care and personal grooming services, and private campground and overnight summer camps. Businesses must also certify that they have not received federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) funds or other funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act as well as local government funding.

Information sessions will be held on July 31 at noon and, August 4th at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

The following grant opportunities have been compiled by the BizLaunch Team and are available for eligible small business funding. Click on the hyperlinks below for more details:

  • LISC — Small Business Grant. Applications accepted through August 3, 2020.
  • Red Backpack Fund — Applications open August 3rd and are specific grants for women entrepreneurs .
  • VISA and IFundWomen expanded their GRANT program for Black women-owned businesses through July 31, 2020.
  • Nav Small Business GRANT

Another summer opportunity is BizTalk. BizTalk is a new series of webinars hosted by BizLaunch which features hot topics of interest. Please join us on August 20th at 10 a.m. as we feature Arlington’s own Alan Zucker who will speak on “Adjusting to Uncertainty.”

Just Reduced Properties in Arlington

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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.

Here we are: It’s the final Wednesday and final column of July. Say what you want about 2020 (yes, it’s wonky), but time is absolutely flying.

So, what do we have to look forward to for August?

Sure, it can be easy to get down on ourselves and the things we can’t do at the moment, but there is still plenty to do — and do safely — here in Arlington County. August is Family Fun Month and National Picnic Month.

And, with parks and outdoor opportunities galore here in Arlington County, there are plenty of optimal settings to celebrate. Among them, Lacey Woods Park is primed with picnic tables and oodles of shade. Glencarlyn Park is always a hit, too, with its picturesque creek and shelters aplenty.

Here is to a healthy and happy August.

When you’re ready to embark on your next real estate journey, the team at Arlington Realty, Inc. is here for you. Now on to this week’s Just Reduced figures.

As of July 27, there are 158 detached homes, 33 townhouses and 206 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 32 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week:

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.

Listing of the Day: 6306 30th Street N.

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Address: 6306 30th Street N.
Neighborhood: Berkshire/Oakwood
Listed: $1,699,000
Open: Sunday, August 2 from 1-4 p.m.

Over 6,000 square feet of custom designed space in this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath Craftsman home with gorgeous patio and oversized two car garage. Located in the Nottingham, Williamsburg, Yorktown school district, the home is within walking distance of the three schools.

Enter the home through a deep front porch to an inviting foyer with a home office, traditional living room and dining room. The open kitchen, breakfast area, and family room span the back of the home and open to a grilling deck and the level, fenced rear yard. Tucked off the kitchen is a mudroom area, powder room and laundry room, complete with a laundry chute. The garage has epoxy flooring and a wall system to organize tools, sports equipment and bikes. Best of all, the garage opens directly into the kitchen, making it easy to bring children and packages directly into the home.

Upstairs, the primary bedroom has an adjoining sitting room for exercising, a second home office, or space to relax. There are two walk in closets with organizers and a large bathroom offering a double vanity, large shower and whirlpool tub — so soothing after new regimens of walking, biking and running!

The second bedroom features a whimsical dormered ceiling and a large desk space. The private bathroom has a handy ledge next to the bathtub for products and potions. The third and fourth bedrooms share a hall bathroom with double sink vanity, and each of the bedrooms has a walk-in closet. Gleaming wood floors throughout the upstairs have a fresh, clean appeal.

The walk-out lower level is filled with space and light. The large rec room easily divides into areas for media, play and sports while the fifth bedroom and bathroom are ideal for an in-law, au pair, or distance learning college student. A large bonus room with double windows may be used as a gym, music room, quiet home office, education area or additional space for a  guest.

Doors from the rec room open to the gorgeous flagstone patio, accented by landscape lighting. A great place for catching up and catching fireflies at twilight. A large lawn is equipped with a play set and provides areas for sports and gardening.

Well sited on the sought after 30th Street, the home is blocks from Nottingham Elementary School and its playground, Williamsburg Shopping Center, the large Tuckahoe Park and Playground and the East Falls Church Metro.

A handsome home in pristine move in condition and in an enviable location.

Listed by:
Betsy Twigg
McEnearney Associates
703-967-4391
[email protected]
betsytwigg.com

Ask Eli: The Return of Arlington’s Housing Supply

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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. Enjoy!

Question: Will housing inventory come back to the market after this spring’s big drop?

Answer: If you’re tired of seeing me write about the low housing supply, I don’t blame you, but it’s the most important factor in our housing market and will likely continue to be for the foreseeable future. This week’s analysis digs into just how big the gap in expected vs actual housing inventory was this spring (Coronavirus) and what the future might look like as that inventory (hopefully) rolls back into the market.

20 Years of (mostly) Consistent Housing Inventory

The pace and distribution of new inventory in Arlington has been pretty consistent over the last 20 years. Inventory peaks in the spring, with about 1/3 of new listings hitting the market from March-May and then steadily declines to annual lows during the holidays, with a slight “fall bump.”

Where It All Went Wrong

Like everything else in 2020, housing inventory suffered tremendously during the COVID-19 outbreak and associated lockdowns. In the months prior to COVID-19 (December-February) the number of new listings seemed to be on track to return to, or close to, our 20-year average after a down year in 2019 (due to the Amazon HQ2 announcement). However, from March-June 2020 we ended up down 232 single-family/townhouse listings and 163 condo listings compared to the 20-year average.

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