With high demand for homes and low home inventory, the current market is hot and favoring sellers.

Now is the perfect time to get the most money out of your home sale. Learn how to maximize the value of your home with the help of experts on the top-selling real estate team in the D.C. metro area.

Angela Decint, ranked as a top realtor by the Washingtonian, is hosting a selling seminar at Keri Shull Team’s office in Rosslyn to answer all your burning questions as you prepare to put your home on the market.

Attend to learn:

  • How to know the perfect time to sell your home
  • The right strategy for pricing your home to sell
  • The power of off-market home sales
  • How to market your home to as many buyers as possible
  • And much more!

Join us on Saturday, April 16 at 11 a.m. for this FREE in-person seminar. Don’t miss out on having the best possible home sale without the unnecessary stress and at no cost to you!

Register for this event today.


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!

Question: Do you think it’s worth it to buy a home warranty and, if so, is there a provider you recommend?

Answer: Last week I talked about mitigating the risk of not doing a home inspection and failed to mention that purchasing a home warranty can also help reduce the risk of buying a home, regardless of whether or not you do an inspection.

What Is a Home Warranty?

Home warranties protect many of the systems in your home including things like the HVAC (heating and cooling), appliances and water heater. If one of those systems stops working while you’re covered, the warranty provider will repair or replace the system, or cut you a check to replace it yourself. One year of protection generally ranges from a few hundred dollars to one thousand dollars, depending on the scope of coverage.

Most home warranties are purchased by or for a homebuyer just before closing, but sellers can also purchase a warranty and benefit from protection during the sale period, or if something comes up on the home inspection, then transfer the protection on to the buyer. Homeowners can also buy a warranty at any time after buying a home, it doesn’t have to be associated with a sale. The provider usually requires a month or so between the time of purchase and coverage taking effect to prevent people from buying a warranty just when something goes wrong (pre-existing condition).

Are They Worth the Cost?

I generally find home warranties to be worth the cost for at least the first year of ownership. If the home you’re buying has old systems, consider buying multi-year coverage. Think of the expense like you would home or auto insurance. If you’re somebody who prefers to pay higher premiums for more coverage/peace of mind, a home warranty probably makes sense for you.

A common scenario I see where home warranties pay-off is with HVACs when a new owner transitions from heating to air conditioning in the spring. During the winter, it’s often too cold outside to test the air conditioning during the home inspection so AC issues may present themselves after closing. With a home warranty, those issues should be covered.

Recommendation: Super Home Warranty

Warranty companies tend have bad reputations with complaints ranging from difficulty filing claims, low quality contractors and lengthy delays. There were a few years that I stopped recommending warranties to most clients because of all the issues people were experiencing.

For the last ~5 years I have been recommending Super Home Warranty and have their coverage on my personal home. They’re responsive, have a good user platform/app, use high quality contractors for repairs, and I’ve yet to run into an unreasonable claim denial.

They also have some valuable inclusions that other warranty companies don’t offer like a contractor concierge that gives you access to their vetted contractors and a bunch of add-on services for a small fee like re-keying locks, carpet cleaning, and HVAC cleaning.

It’s worth noting that I don’t get anything from Super for recommending them, just in case this seems like a sales pitch.

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.


Address: 3750 N. Woodrow Street
Neighborhood: Country Club Hills
Listed: $1,479,000

Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in popular Country Club Hills, this expanded and freshly painted rambler is a must-see, must-own. With four bedrooms and three full baths, an updated eat-in kitchen, and a beautiful sunroom addition, this delightful home checks off many wishlist items.

The main level with hardwood floors features a formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a separate dining room, and a sunroom perched above a covered porch below — surrounded by windows, with views of the changing seasons and overlooking the large stunning backyard — great for soccer games, birthday parties, and movie nights with the whole neighborhood. The well-appointed eat-in kitchen has a modern touch with gray cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The cozy and inviting primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and ensuite bath, two additional bedrooms, and a full bath are also located on the main level.

The finished walk-out lower level, with a separate entrance to the covered patio, offers a family room with a second wood-burning fireplace, a bedroom or home office, a full bath, a laundry room, and access to the attached two-car garage. This home is sited on a lovely 0.37-acre lot, one of the largest in CCH, with mature trees and landscaped yard.

The established Country Club Hills neighborhood is centrally located close to the chic and trendy Ballston Quarter, downtown McLean, the CO trails, and is only one stoplight to the Chain Bridge for easy commuting to D.C. This home is located in the Jamestown/Williamsburg/Yorktown school pyramid.

Listed by:
Steve Wydler
Wydler Brothers
(703) 348-6326
[email protected]


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 Melissa L. Watkins, Esq.

On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (H.R. 4445).

The law took effect immediately and was approved with overwhelming support in the House of Representatives, with a vote of 335 to 97. The Senate followed suit, passing the law, without amendment, by voice vote. This new law is more than just giving victims of sexual harassment and assault “their day in court.” It’s also about forcing employers to put more effort into addressing sexual assault or harassment claims.

What is Forced Arbitration?

Forced arbitration is a controversial employment practice that is used by many employers requiring employees to arbitrate legal disputes with the company rather than going to court. Forced arbitration occurs when an employer conditions initial employment, continued employment, or important employment benefits on the employee’s agreement to arbitrate any future claims against the employer.

Companies use such arbitration agreements to bar access to the courts for all types of legal claims, including employment discrimination and sexual harassment claims. If an employment right protected by a federal or state law has been violated and the employee has signed a mandatory arbitration agreement, that employee does not have access to the courts and instead must handle the claim through the arbitration procedure set out in the arbitration agreement that she or he was required to sign.

Some of the downsides of an employee being forced into arbitration (instead of going to court) often include higher costs/fees for employees, less opportunity to obtain key evidence in preparation for cases and the employer’s ability to force a less convenient location (i.e. in another state far away) for the arbitration; many other downsides exist.

What Does the Law Change?

The law allows an employee alleging sexual harassment or sexual assault in the workplace to opt out of the pre-dispute arbitration agreement. However, the law only applies to disputes that arise after March 3, 2022. In other words, the new law does not apply to sexual harassment or sexual assault claims that occurred prior to March 3, 2022. However, this new law applies regardless of when the employee may have signed an arbitration agreement.

What Does the Change Mean for Employees?

Employees should understand that arbitration agreements are not automatically invalid as a result of the new law, but an employee can choose to avoid them where the law applies. The employee, not the employer, now gets to choose whether to litigate their sexual assault or harassment claims in court or through arbitration.

Often, employees alleging sexual assault or sexual harassment also allege other claims, such as discrimination or retaliation. Given the recency of the law, it is not yet fully known whether the law will allow all claims brought in a case involving sexual harassment or sexual assault, including discrimination and retaliation, to avoid an arbitration agreement.

However, given the wording of the law, referring to “cases” and not just “claims” it is likely that the law will allow employees to bring all claims in a case, even those not involving sexual harassment, into court rather than arbitration.

It is also important to note that even if an employee does not wish to sue in court, the employee can still raise a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). We have also included a link to the EEOC table showing the number of claims involving sexual harassment in the private sector filed since 2010. These numbers illustrate just how pervasive this problem is in workplaces throughout the country.

There are multiple ways in which an employee can going about raising such concerns and speaking with experienced legal counsel can allow you to evaluate all of your options. This new law is just the first step in freeing employees from forced arbitration in sexual harassment and assault cases.

CONTACT US

If you are an employee in need of employment law representation, please contact our office at 703-668-0070 or through our contact page to schedule a consultation. Please also visit and like us on Facebook and Twitter.


Thinking about taking the next step in your career?

The Arlington-based Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University 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!

Master’s and Certificate Open House

Arlington Campus
Wednesday, April 13
6 p.m. Eastern

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.

This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to:

  • Visit the Schar School
  • Explore our top-ranked master’s degree and graduate certificate programs
  • Meet Schar School Dean Mark Rozell, program directors, current students, alumni, and admissions team
  • 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 open house or fill out our inquiry form.


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.

Good morning Arlingtonians, and thanks for reading Just Listed!

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, interest rates have risen… again! Now sitting at 4.72% and up a full 1.5% in the past three months, according to Freddie Mac this is the fastest rise since May of 1994. Additionally, this has decreased buying power by an amazing TWENTY PERCENT since this time last year. For comparison, one year ago today, interest rates were just 3.13%!

Last week I told you inventory has been slowly but steadily rising and I was starting to see a trend. This week, inventory is down by six units… and ratified contracts are up. Even trends can take a dip here and there!

These numbers don’t quite resemble sentiment that myself and a number of my colleagues have been feeling recently. That’s likely because some of these market indicators don’t show up in data right away. For example, I’m witnessing a bit of a decrease in open house traffic and less showings on currently active listings. These are signs of what may be to come in weeks ahead (potentially less ratified contracts) but not necessarily in this week’s data.

As of right now, we have 276 properties available for sale in Arlington, six less than last week. Sellers listed 106 homes for sale, one more than last week and 106 new listings is a pretty good pace. Ratified contracts are up 11 more than last week, with 83 contracts in the past seven days. An amazing 50 of those were homes listed just within the past seven days.

Of the 76 homes currently available for sale, 75 are detached homes, 34 are semi-detached/townhomes, and the remaining 167 are condominiums. These properties range in price from $100,000 all the way up to $7,950,000.

Average list price for currently available homes is $865,852, and the median price is $609,950. These homes have been on the market for an average of 48 DOM (days on market) and a median of 22.

This week last year, there were 427 homes available for sale throughout the county. Sellers had listed 96 homes for sale and buyers ratified 59 contracts.

Click here to search currently available Arlington real estate. If you see a home that you’re interested in purchasing, give us a call!

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

633 22nd Street S.

Address: 1911 N. Roosevelt Street
Neighborhood: Highland Park
Listed: $1,765,000
Open: Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10 from 2-4 p.m.

This fabulous 5 bedroom/4.5 bathroom, 4,000 square-foot home is on a quiet dead-end street 3 blocks from East Falls Church Metro and one-half mile from Westover.

An award-winning, whole-house renovation and remodel was completed in 2016. For a video tour, 3D virtual tour, interactive floor plan and more photos visit www.1911NRooseveltSt.com.

The main level provides a clean-lined kitchen with granite counters, large breakfast bar, Sub-Zero fridge, Wolf 6-burner gas range, and second Wolf wall oven; family room with linear gas fireplace and open floorplan to the kitchen; large dining room; and a playroom/office.

The upper-level features 4 bedrooms, including the primary bedroom suite, two additional baths and laundry center.

The lower level offers a recreation room with a gorgeous full bar and kitchenette with granite counters, frosted glass cabinet doors, refrigerator, dishwasher, dual beer taps, and built-in wine storage. There’s also a gym with floor-to-ceiling mirrors, a fifth bedroom and fourth full bath, and loads of additional storage space.

A beautiful heated, full-size (40’x20′), saltwater pool with Mountain Loch design, and a large patio complete the picture.

Listed by:
Meg Ross
Keller Williams Realty
(703) 447-0970
[email protected]
www.megross.com


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.

Question: Do I need insurance for my house flip project?

Answer: If you don’t want the hassle of buying a home and renting it out to others, then buying a fixer-upper and selling it for more is the next best thing. While the process sounds rather simple, there is something really important that should never be overlooked — and that is the need for home insurance for flipping houses.

Since no one is living in your investment property, you may feel that you really don’t need insurance. However, that is not true at all. Believe it or not, there are so many things that can go wrong during remodeling projects while the house sits vacant for months at a time — such as falls, fires, vandalism, theft of pipes/fixtures and more. Traditional insurance providers and homeowner’s policies view house flipping as ‘high risk’ and are not designed to protect vacant properties or properties that are needing rehab.

Flipping houses requires a special type of insurance coverage that a typical Home Owner’s Insurance policy does not provide. The insurance policies discussed below will protect your property and personal assets and provide peace of mind.

Dwelling Policy

A Dwelling Policy is designed for vacant buildings and protects against any direct, physical damage to the property. This is a common type of insurance used for flipping houses. It isn’t always easy to see the issues that may arise during even the simplest renovations.

Although a dwelling policy is a way to remain protected, it should be noted that this policy will not cover any materials or equipment used in the renovation.

Builder’s Risk Policy

A Builder’s Risk policy is also designed to protect vacant property and it is necessary if your renovation includes tampering with the structure. This policy, again, covers the direct physical damage to the property while it is in the construction process.

Unlike dwelling policies, a builder’s risk policy does cover the renovation materials. This is often purchased as a rider in addition to the dwelling policy.

General Liability Policy

As you can tell, dwelling policies and builder’s risk policies focus on the damage to the property itself, and potentially the materials. But what about bodily injury? It is not uncommon for injuries to occur during a renovation. Should you get hurt, your general liability policy would be in place to protect you, but it does not protect your contractors or people you have working at the property.

What it does do, though, is protect you in case you are sued due to an injury at the property. Any medical expenses or legal fees that arise due to a slip and fall, for example, will be handled by this insurance company.

Have questions related to title insurance? Email [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! 


This is your chance to start building long-term wealth and financial independence through homeownership!

The home-buying process and competitive DMV real estate market can be overwhelming to navigate alone. That’s why Keri Shull Team is hosting a seminar to help aspiring buyers maximize their home search.

Bridget Mendes, an expert Buyer Success Agent with Keri Shull Team, will be leading this seminar at our office in Rosslyn.

Attend to learn:

  • How to find off-market homes — hidden gems that don’t appear on popular home search websites
  • How to get out of your lease so you can move on your timeline
  • The “4 C’s” that determine home prices in any market
  • How to set a realistic budget for your home search
  • And much more!

Why squander the opportunity to have the best possible home buying experience, especially when there’s no cost to you?

Join us on Thursday, April 7, from 6-7 p.m. for this FREE in-person seminar! Parking will be validated for those commuting by car.

Register for this event today.


This article was written by Conor Courtney, Strategic Initiatives Manager for Arlington Economic Development.

Associates, bachelor’s and master’s degrees traditionally dominate the education component of workforce development. However, a lesser-known alternative is poised for tremendous growth and opportunity: continuing education programs. Companies choose to locate in Arlington because of its highly-educated workforce, making Arlington a prime destination for continuing education programs.

What are Continuing Education Programs?

Continuing education encompasses any post-secondary education that degree-holding professionals pursue. These programs are agile, affordable, responsive and customizable, showcasing their importance in a rapidly changing economy. They come in various formats, including micro-credentialed programs, industry certificates and customized courses based on company needs.

Such programs can last anywhere from two weeks to a semester, and you no longer must enroll in a multi-year program to reap the benefits. Employers, universities and working professionals have a unique opportunity to further higher education’s role in workforce development.

The Learner’s Perspective

Newly acquired skills from a continuing education program can unlock immediate career growth potential. Several universities even offer self-paced courses to meet the time constraints of many working professionals. Acquiring new and relevant skills for your profession dramatically increases your earning and career growth potential. Perhaps you are looking to change careers but don’t want to spend tens of thousands of dollars for a new degree; continuing education programs help break down those barriers. They equip you with industry-relevant skills, grow your professional network and increase your marketability.

The Employer’s Perspective

Investing in your employees is not a new concept, but identifying how to invest in your employees is not always straightforward. Employers, especially those in rapidly changing industries, need their employees to constantly adapt and grow to meet industry demands. Offering continuing education programs to employees is a strategic investment that can produce immediate and long-term benefits.

Your employees will learn cutting-edge technologies and best practices within weeks, improve retention and identify your company’s future leaders. Some universities even offer custom employer cohort programs, where the employer and university collaborate in developing a tailored curriculum for that specific employer.

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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 April 4, there are 105 detached homes, 41 townhouses and 200 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 16 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:

5850 20th 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.


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