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Ask Eli: Local military charity for families of fallen heroes

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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. Video summaries of some articles can be found on YouTube on the Ask Eli, Live With Jean playlist. Enjoy!

Thank you to all who have served and to their families who have sacrificed or lost loved ones for our freedom. I hope you and yours had a special Memorial Day weekend with friends and family to celebrate our country and those we’ve lost defending it.

The Eli Residential Group is donating to Arlington Virginia-based TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) in honor of Memorial Day. Since 1994, TAPS has provided comfort and hope 24/7 through a national peer support network and connection to grief resources, all at no cost to surviving families and loved ones.

If you are interested in donating to a great charity in remembrance of soldiers who have lost their lives fighting for our country, TAPS is a four-star rated charity on Charity Navigator with excellent financial management, accountability and transparency scores.

If you’d like to discuss buying, selling, investing, or renting, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected].

If you’d like a question answered in my weekly column or to discuss buying, selling, renting, or investing, please send an email to [email protected]. To read any of my older posts, visit the blog section of my website at EliResidential.com. Call me directly at (703) 539-2529.

 Video summaries of some articles can be found on YouTube on the Ask Eli, Live With Jean playlist.

Eli Tucker is a licensed Realtor in Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland with RLAH Real Estate, 4040 N Fairfax Dr #10C Arlington VA 22203. (703) 390-9460

Neighborhood Spotlight: Dover Crystal edition

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Located in the northernmost part of Arlington, Dover Crystal is home to approximately 147 homes and a population of about 500 people.

Known for its unique curb appeal and wide array of home styles, this small tight-knit community offers a combination of affluence and mid-century design influences. You will find large traditional Colonials and an array of contemporary, modern houses and large multi-story treehouses.

Located close to the Potomac River, Dover Crystal offers plenty of parks and greenspace and miles of hiking and biking trails; including the Blue Jay Way, White Oak Way and the Potomac Heritage and Overlooks trails. Some of these trails even connect within Potomac Overlook Regional Park, which is just at the northern tip of the neighborhood.

One of the most unique characteristics Dover Crystal offers is the elevation changes within the neighborhood, with hilly and wooded terrain, lots of mature trees, very walkable streets and plenty of wildlife.

While Dover Crystal does not have its own Metro Station, the Ballston Metro on the Orange and Silver Lines are close by, and D.C. is just one stoplight away!

There is so much to see and experience in Dover Crystal, reach out to me if you want to learn more about neighborhoods in Arlington and around the region!

Bethany Fisher | 443-876-7399 | [email protected] | www.bethanyfisherrealtor.com | www.McEnearney.com

McEnearney Associates — Arlington Office

Dover Crystal Links & Recommendations

For 40 years, McEnearney Associates has been a premiere residential, commercial and property management firm with 11 offices located in the Washington metro region. With service excellence, hyper-local expertise, powerful data insights, innovative technology and cutting-edge marketing, McEnearney Associates have helped their clients make informed decisions on their most valuable real estate investments. There is an important difference at McEnearney: It’s not about us, it’s about you. To learn more, visit us at www.McEnearney.com.

Start your master’s degree this fall

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It’s not too late to enroll for the fall semester! The Arlington-based Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University has extended the fall application deadline for domestic applicants to July 15.

The Schar School offers flexible part-time or full-time options for graduate certificate and master’s degree programs designed to teach applicable, real-world knowledge for in-demand careers. Learn more at the upcoming open house. Don’t miss our upcoming virtual open house for a chance to your future program director, chat with our admissions team, and get your questions answered, as well as learn about the new online options available for nearly all of our graduate programs.

Prospective master’s and graduate certificate students who attend this event will be provided with an application fee waiver for the Fall 2022 graduate application.

Master’s and Certificate Virtual Open House
June 8 at 6 p.m. Eastern
This will be the final open house until fall semester

This virtual event is the perfect opportunity to:

  • Explore the school’s top-ranked master’s degree and graduate certificate programs
  • Meet Schar School Dean Mark Rozell, program directors, alumni and admissions team
  • Find out how the program works around a full-time job
  • Learn about your program of interest in depth, including the curriculum, admissions requirements, and career opportunities
  • Ask admissions team members specific questions about the application process

Master’s Degree Programs
Part-time, full-time, and online options available

  • Biodefense, MS
  • International Commerce and Policy, MA
  • International Security, MA
  • Organization Development and Knowledge Management, MS
  • Political Science, MA
  • Public Administration, MPA
  • Public Policy, MPP

To learn more about graduate programs at the Schar School, register for the virtual open house or fill out our inquiry form.

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.

Hello Arlingtonians, thanks for reading JUST LISTED this morning!

Apologies that I did not post last week — I was quite under the weather but am now fully recovered!

Inventory has really shot up over the past two weeks in Arlington — summer is officially here…

Mortgage interest rates have now declined for two consecutive weeks, down to 5.1% from 5.3% two weeks ago. This is a bit of a reprieve from those who are still in the market, plus the increase in inventory will make some happy buyers out there!

We now have 360 available properties for sale, up from just 301 two weeks ago. 114 of those are detached homes, 40 are semi-detached/town homes, and the remaining 206 are condominiums. This past week, sellers listed 91 homes for sale while buyers ratified 66 contracts, 37 of which were on homes just listed within the past seven days.

Average asking price of currently available homes is $906,548 and the median is $629,000. Currently available homes have been on the market for an average of 44 days and a median of 22 days.

PICK OF THE WEEK — 2231 N. Columbus Street, Arlington, VA 22207 — $1,075,000.

2231 N. Columbus Street

Welcome to this beautiful, expanded Arlington Colonial featuring four bedrooms, two full and one half bathrooms and over 2,000sf of finished living space. A fantastic rear addition created a wonderful living/entertaining floorplan with a wide-open kitchen overlooking the family room including vaulted ceilings and exposed brick walls. A serene backyard with meticulous landscaping is great for everyday living and entertaining alike.

Find me and my team here from 1-4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday!

Click here to search currently available Arlington real estate. If you see a home that you’re interested in purchasing, give us a call! Our team are experts at WINNING when it comes to Arlington real estate – our agents routinely outmaneuver others when it comes to multiple offer scenarios – call us to find out how!

Call the Andors Real Estate Group today at (703) 203-1117 to talk more about buying or selling Arlington real estate. Below are eight properties I think you might light to check out.

Statutes of Liberty: You entered the U.S. with a travel permit, but you never entered at all

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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., Doran Shemin, Esq., and Laura Lorenzo, Esq., practicing attorneys at The Law Office of James Montana PLLC, an immigration-focused law firm located in Arlington, Virginia. The legal information given here is general in nature. If you want legal advice, contact us for an appointment.

In immigration law, the government sometimes doesn’t mean what it says it meant, or mean what it meant to say.

Imagine being a (highly documented) immigrant in the United States. You have a work permit under the TPS program, valid for two years, and you’ve been renewing it since 1992.

Your children are United States citizens. You know, because you are a loyal reader of Statutes of Liberty, that you can’t just travel without permission. So, you apply to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for permission to leave the United States — for a travel permit, technically termed “advance parole” — and you receive your permit in the mail. You leave the United States, visit family for two weeks in your country of origin, and then fly back to Dulles. You present your travel permit to CBP. The CBP inspector smiles and says, “Welcome home!”

Now, a quiz question: Were you “admitted” to the United States by the government?

Answer: No!

The answer No is new, consequential, newsworthy and extremely in-the-weeds, so it’s right in our wheelhouse here at Statutes of Liberty. Here’s how it works:

Under our immigration laws, there are two broad categories of people who enter the United States — people who enter with inspection, and people who enter without inspection. “With inspection” means that you present yourself at a port of entry and ask to enter; “without inspection” means that you crossed the border illegally.

In order to apply for a green card in the U.S., you have to — with rare exceptions — prove that you were admitted with inspection. That means that, for most people who cross the border illegally, it is quite difficult to apply for a green card. (It also means that people who enter with inspection, via a visitor’s visa, and overstay are treated quite differently from border-crossers, but that is a subject for another day.)

Now, consider our (highly documented) immigrant from our initial story. He applied for, and received, Temporary Protected Status in 1992, and has dutifully renewed it since that time. But before that, he entered the United States without inspection, by crossing the border in 1989. This places him in an interesting position for future travel. When he leaves the United States with his advance parole travel permit, granted by the United States government, and then re-enters, did he “enter with inspection” on his readmission, or not?

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Spring into HVAC maintenance with Caffi Services

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As warmer weather approaches, it’s important to ensure your air conditioning system is ready to take on the season.

On sweltering days, being without an adequate HVAC system is not only inconvenient but also dangerous. It’s important to have a professional periodically inspect your HVAC system and perform routine maintenance to ensure everything is in good working order. The trained technicians at Caffi Services are here for all your routine AC maintenance needs.

Trust Caffi Services for all your HVAC needs!

Our team has proudly served our customers for over 50 years. We believe in delivering excellent plumbing, heating, and cooling services and unmatched customer service. We service any make and model HVAC system, and we offer 24/7 emergency services for repairs that can’t wait until morning.

With our environmentally friendly solutions, you can also be confident we will take care of your home and our planet with every service call. Make sure your home is prepared to take on the summer’s heat with Caffi Services.

Contact us online or give us a call at (571) 977-5347 to get started today!

Listing of the Day: 2300 N. Florida Street

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Address: 2300 N. Florida Street
Neighborhood: Garden City
Listed: $1,100,000
Open: Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 from 1-4 p.m.

This expanded 1930s Cape Cod is brimming with character, style and space.

Desirable details include a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, main level bedroom and bath, spacious family room open to dining area and large kitchen. The home also has a private office or playroom on the main level and a laundry room.

Upstairs, the primary bedroom features a tray ceiling, triple windows, a walk in closet and a second closet. A large soaking tub and shower are in the primary bath along with a double sink vanity. The second bedroom has a reading nook beneath an octagonal window and both this bedroom and the third bedroom have dormer niches for desks.

The rec room in the lower level has space for media, play and a Peloton. With a full bathroom and a door to the side yard, the room provides a spot for guests or an au pair.

Walk to Lee-Harrison Center for groceries, restaurants, shops, and services and to both Chestnut Hill and Greenbrier parks. Discovery Elementary School, Williamsburg Middle School and Yorktown high school are nearby.

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

Poppyseed Rye launches weekend breakfast

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Poppyseed Rye, the Ballston café dedicated to sandwiches and fresh flowers has recently expanded its menu. There’s a bevy of new salads, and they’re preparing to add breakfast on weekends starting this Saturday.

Breakfast will be served starting Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Guests can swing by for breakfast paninis, egg and cheese wraps, quiches, French toasts and more. Breakfast items start at $5. View the full menu to see all available breakfast offerings!

One of our favorites is the Bacon, Egg and Cheese panini pictured above. It’s made with basil aioli, cheddar and a red pepper jelly. Or try the Farmer Quiche — also pictured above — made with roasted vegetables, cheddar and served with mixed greens. For the sweeter side, the Baked French Toast is made with vanilla, cinnamon, fresh berries and maple syrup.

Looking to make your breakfast bubbly? Guests can grab champagne bottles for $12 and Poppyseed will provide the juice for mimosas.

If you’re in the mood for a casual, affordable weekend breakfast… it would be tough to find a better option than Poppyseed Rye’s new weekend breakfast!

In the meantime, follow us @poppyseedrye to keep up to date!

Listing of the Day: 801 N. Barton Street

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Address: 801 N. Barton Street
Neighborhood: Lyon Park
Listed: $2,149,000
Open House: Saturday, May 21 from 1- 4 p.m.

Welcome to this stunning home, minutes from the heart of Arlington’s popular Clarendon Neighborhood. This striking modern home is in a prime Clarendon location, minutes from the region’s vibrant orange line corridor.

The custom, open concept home has more than 5,000 SF of living space. Features include 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths, an expansive lower-level recreation room with a full kitchenette, gleaming hardwood floors, a gourmet fully equipped chef’s kitchen with a large island, marble countertops, and built-in custom cabinetry, an upper-level laundry, remote main level shades, and the main level office that also can serve as a guest bedroom. The two-car garage includes custom cabinetry and shelving, and one of the upper-level bedrooms features a deluxe bathroom with custom built-in cabinets.

Also conveying is a fully outfitted lower-level fitness center, complete with a treadmill, elliptical bench and rower, outside patio furniture and gas barbeque as well as assorted interior furniture including a bedroom set. The icing on the cake, 31 solar panels that make this designer home as energy efficient as it is beautiful.

This pristine home is situated on a 7,200 SF lot and is walkable, bikeable or a short car ride to a slew of urban and community amenities including the Clarendon and Courthouse Metro stations, the bustling orange line corridor, restaurants, coffee shops, stores, parks, playgrounds, and bike and running trails. It is also extremely convenient to major commuter routes, including Pershing Drive, Route 50, 10th Street North and Washington Boulevard. D.C., National Landing (Amazon H2Q) and Reagan National Airport are minutes away.

Listed by:
Natalie U. Roy
Owner and Realtor ®
Licensed in VA, MD and D.C.
KW Metro Center | Bicycling Realty Group
2111 Wilson Boulevard, #1050
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 819-4915
[email protected]
www.bicyclingrealty.com

Boring Title: Do you need title insurance when buying land?

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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.

Purchasing land is a bit different than purchasing a home or commercial building.

In its vacant form, you may find yourself wondering about a few key things, such as what you can legally use the land for or what its true value is. For instance, will you legally be able to build a house on the land if that’s your intention? And, what is the value of the property when you take into consideration such things as drainage, road access, location and zoning restrictions?

And, of course, how will you protect your rights to the property? When buying a home, most consider title insurance to be a form of loss prevention for your property — so buying it is a must. But what about vacant land?

Check our latest blog post to find out the answer!

Are you considering a land purchase or planning to build on purchased land? Contact us with your questions and we’ll connect you with one of our title experts.

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