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Listing of the Day: 911 N. Daniel Street

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Address: 911 N. Daniel Street
Neighborhood: Lyon Park
Listed Price: $1,544,200
Open: Virtual & Private Tours Available

Just listed! Classic Cottages unveils its stunning home renovation in the heart of Lyon Park, just blocks from Clarendon.

This unique property features a charming brick home plus a brand new detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) built by Backyard Cottages, a sister company of local builder Classic Cottages. This ADU is the first of four permitted Accessory Dwelling Units in Arlington by Backyard Cottages.

Featuring 4 beds, 3 full baths, and 1 half bath, this home showcases open concept living and a light & airy theme through the home’s farmhouse inspired finishes. From shiplap accents and white painted brick to honey toned hardwood floors and subway tile, this home exudes southern charm within every room.

The detached ADU features an additional 1 full bedroom and 1 full bathroom. The ADU is flooded with light from the large black-cladded windows, skylights and recessed cans. Light painted walls complement the neutral white and black finishes within the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom spaces, creating a clean, simplistic aesthetic perfect for urban living. The ADU is completely outfitted with all living essentials: refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, sink, washer, dryer, murphy bed and plentiful storage!

Together, the home & ADU feature a total of 3,412 finished sq. ft. Many Arlington residents are beginning to invest in their own backyards as they come to understand the beneficial uses that owning an ADU can provide such as separate living quarters for a family member, guest house for visitors or long-term rental income.

Contact Backyard Cottages today to schedule a private tour or take the virtual tour online.

Schools: Long Branch Elementary School, Jefferson Middle School, Washington-Liberty High School.

Listed by:
Pierce Tracy
Classic Cottages Realty LLC
433 E Monroe Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
Phone: 703-350-6365
[email protected]
www.backyardcottages.com

Listing of the Day: 3115 S. Hayes Street

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Address: 3115 S. Hayes Street
Neighborhood: Aurora Highlands
Listed: $525,000
Open: Virtual Tour or Private Showing

This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Aurora Highlands duplex is located close to everything.

With plenty of natural light, this Hayes Street home has three levels with space for everybody. Loaded with charm and a modern flare, the home has hardwood floors, a renovated kitchen, and a gorgeous screened in porch and patio area.

With Approximately 1,303 sq. ft. of finished living space, there is tons of storage space within the house. The kitchen has been fully updated with stainless steel appliances, a gas stove, and sleek cabinets and storage. This home sits on a 3524 square foot lot, mostly fenced and has plenty of outside space for a barbecue or outdoor amenities.

Give us a call today if you’d like to schedule a private tour of this fantastic home or learn more about our listings. As licensed realtors, we cover all of Northern Virginia and specialize in Arlington real estate. Having lived and worked in Arlington for years, we consider ourselves to not only be local experts, but to really be a part of this community, and we always love to help our neighbors!

If you or someone you know is in the market for a new home, give them our number. Our clients’ happiness is our number one priority, so you know you can count on us!

Listed by:
Geva Lester and Jane Morrison
Geva and Jane Real Estate
571-249-4382
[email protected]
www.wesellarlington.com

Listing of the Day: 6537 36th Street N.

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Address: 6537 36th Street N.
Neighborhood: Minor Hill
Listed: $1,995,000
Open: Sunday, June 1 from 2-4 p.m.

Built in 2010 by renowned Arlington builder, Greg Pence, this home offers many upgrades and fine features: SubZero side-by-side refrigerator and freezer, Wolf 6 burner gas range, Miele dishwasher, Fisher Paykel dishwasher drawers, refrigerated veg and fruit drawers, plantation shutters at all windows; whole home technology, natural gas generator, whole home water filtration system, two mudrooms, two laundry rooms, built-ins, stone patio with built in grill and fire pit surrounded by lush landscaping.

Main level den with built ins flows into a traditional dining room with entry through butler’s pantry to kitchen. Double islands in the kitchen and breakfast bar will please the home cook with renewed interest in cooking and baking or one with Michelin aspirations.

Separate walk in pantry organized with cabinets and cupboards for incredible storage. The light filled breakfast room off the kitchen doubles as a second office or distance learning space. The focal point of the family room is the stone fireplace while doors open to the flagstone patio and lawn.

Upstairs, the master bedroom offers double walk in closet, luxe bath with double vanities, soaking tub and oversized showers. The other three bedrooms have private baths with tub and walk in closets. A bookcase in the hall slides away to reveal entry to the top floor bonus room with multiple uses.

The lower level rec room provides a game area with two wine refrigerators, two kegerators and built-in wine racks. Adjoining the rec room is the fully equipped theater room with double rows of reclining seating. Also on this level is a fifth bedroom, bath and separate entry through the second mudroom.

Nottingham, Willamsburg and Yorktown schools near and walkable to parks, shops, restaurants and services.

Listed by:
Betsy Twigg
Associate Broker, Licensed in Virginia
McEnearney Associates
4720 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA 22207
703-967-4391
[email protected]
betsytwigg.com

Listing of the Day: 2230 N. Kensington Street

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Address: 2230 N. Kensington Street
Neighborhood: Tuckahoe Village
Listed Price: $1,725,000
Open House: Hard Hat Tours Available by Appointment Only

Delivery late September 2020! Located in Arlington’s desirable Tuckahoe Village, this 5 Bed, 4.5 bath (5,008 finished sq. ft.) featuring Classic Cottages Richmond model is available now for customization.

This home has everything you’ve been looking for, including a main level home office with beautiful no-grid French doors and large windows for an abundance of natural light! There is plenty of play space between the open concept sunroom just off the great room as well as the spacious lower level entertainment room featuring a complete wet bar.

Make this home your own by choosing the finishes that matter the most to you from cabinetry color and countertop selections to hardware, plumbing & lighting fixtures. You can also choose your hardwood floor stain color and interior & exterior paint colors!

Contact Classic Cottages today to schedule a private hard hat tour and to learn more about your customization options.

Schools: Nottingham Elementary School, Swanson Middle School and Yorktown High School.

Listed by:
Michelle Lynch
Classic Cottages Realty LLC
433 E Monroe Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
Phone: 571-366-3324
[email protected]
www.ccottages.com

Listing of the Day: 900 N. Frederick Street

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Address: 900 N. Frederick Street
Neighborhood: Ballston/Bluemont
Listed: $1,099,000
Open: By appointment

Stunning $200K transformation in 2018 from top to bottom, inside and out. Perched atop a hill overlooking the neighborhood and Ballston skyline, at the end of a cul-de-sac, this sunny, modern farmhouse is 1/2 a mile from Ballston and so walkable.

Enjoy the beautiful summer days on your front porch or private back patio. No detail was spared in this charmer, standing tall since before WW1. The inside transformation brims with modern touches and historic character, including original refurbished heart of pine flooring. The kitchen is made for cooking and hosting: gas range, farmhouse sink, granite island, subway tile to ceiling, top of the line stainless appliances, plentiful solid wood cabinets. Open concept abounds; spacious family room with fireplace open into living room. Full sized dining room, open to kitchen with French doors.

The back has a heated tile floor mud/laundry room with access from back yard and true 2 car garage — a rarity in Arlington. All bathrooms are new, with black & white accents in true farmhouse chic fashion. 3 beds up, and the master has a killer walk in closet, dual vanities, separate soaker tub and shower. The unique configuration gives two additional showers/tubs sinks.

The basement is a great flex space for gym, home office, play or rec room, storage plus a walk out door also. Bonus: the sellers have plans for finished attic too — structural and electrical done during renovation!

Listed by:
Coral Gundlach
Compass
703-200-3631
[email protected]
www.sellwithcoral.com

Listing of the Day: 3800 Fairfax Drive #701

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Address: 3800 Fairfax Drive #701
Neighborhood: Virginia Square | Tower Villas
Listed: $540,000
Open: Virtually Open Tour

Welcome to unit 701 in Tower Villas, a completely renovated one bedroom, one bath with over 1,110 square feet of living space.

New waterproof floors in Lili Oak were just installed throughout. In 2018, the owner performed a large renovation adding stylish gray, soft-close cabinets, stainless steel appliances and quartz counters. A pass through was created in the kitchen maximizing the natural light and broadening the sight lines. A range hood accentuates the pass through giving the kitchen it’s sleek modern style. The doorway from the kitchen into the dining room was expanded and the cabinets, with showcase doors, extend into the dining room providing a ton of storage.

The huge living room is a great entertaining space with enough room for a home office. Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors open from the living room to the large balcony with Arlington views. The oversized bedroom measures 12 x 14, has a large closet and connects to the renovated bathroom.

The unit also comes with one convenient garage space P1-91. Tower villas has an outdoor pool, fitness center, a large outdoor patio, a 24-hour concierge and is conveniently located just 2 blocks to the Virginia Square Metro.

Listed by:
Shawn Battle
Orange Line Condo | Century 21 Redwood Realty
703-999-8108
[email protected]
OrangeLineCondo.com

You’re Invited: Master’s and Certificate Virtual Open House

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You’re invited by the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University to join the upcoming Master’s and Certificate Virtual Open House for prospective students. The online session will provide an overview of the Schar School’s top-ranked master’s degree programs and graduate certificate programs, student services, and admissions requirements.

Virtual Master’s And Certificate Open House

Thursday, May 28
6:30-7:30 p.m. (EDT)
Virtual Session

Click here to register for the virtual open house

George Mason’s Schar School of Policy and Government is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 2 best school in the U.S. for security studies programs relating to intelligence, counterterrorism and emergency management. With dedicated career services advisors, 16,000+ passionate alumni around the globe, and a faculty of leaders and experts in their fields, you will benefit from a world-class education.

Graduate Certificate Programs (5 Courses Each)

Part-time and full-time options available

Master’s Degree Programs

Part-time and full-time options available

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Schar School is waiving GRE/GMAT test score requirements and application fees for Fall 2020 applicants.

To learn more about graduate programs at the Schar School, fill out the inquiry form to indicate your interest to the Admissions team or register for the May 28 virtual open house.

Hybrid MBA: The Best of Both Worlds for Aspiring Business Leaders

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For professionals on the rise, an MBA is a key credential. But while an MBA may help launch the next stage of a career, few are willing to put everything on hold to obtain one. Staying on top of course work while holding down a job and meeting personal obligations is challenging at best.

“Students nowadays aren’t willing to go to school to earn an MBA on a full-time basis and forego the economic benefits of a full-time job,” says Dr. Parviz Ghandforoush, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business.

That’s one of the reasons why business schools like Pamplin have developed an alternative: hybrid MBA program options that combine the flexibility of online courses with the in-person interaction of a traditional MBA.

Online collaboration and discussion modules give students flexibility to access coursework whenever and wherever they are located. In-person class lectures offer hands-on learning, face-to-face discussions and substantive interaction with instructors and classmates.

According to Dana Hansson, Director of MBA Programs at Virginia Tech, the hybrid nature of the programs deliver flexibility and “a personal touch” that encourages students from various industries, work settings and management layers to pool their experiential knowledge.

Both hybrid pathways to an MBA — the Ballston-based Executive MBA and multi-city Professional MBA — offer advantages that promise to resonate long after a program’s completion.

An in-person element and cohort format create lasting relationships that can deliver significantly more value and meaning than any LinkedIn connection. Membership in an elite institution also promotes close professional relationships among peers throughout Virginia and the greater Washington, D.C., metro area.

With more than 100,000 alumni in the mid-Atlantic region alone, an MBA from Virginia Tech provides students with access to industry professionals and mentors, many of whom can connect graduates with opportunities for career advancement.

A part-time format means applicants can maintain a steady income while also furthering their career aspirations. As a public university, Virginia Tech also offers a high-value tuition rate.

The part-time Professional MBA and Executive MBA programs can each be completed in the same amount of time as a traditional full-time program, and less than a traditional part-time program.

Learn more at mba.vt.edu.

With Stamp Out Hunger Canceled, AFAC Needs Food Donations

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Under normal times, the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) teams up with the National Association of Letter Carriers for a large food drive event called Stamp Out Hunger, which is held on the 2nd Saturday of every May.

Residents would leave food donations by their mailboxes and postal workers would pick up the food and deliver it to AFAC. On average, around 25,000 pounds of food donations is collected in this one-day event.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Stamp Out Hunger event was canceled. However, the need for food in the community is at an all-time high. AFAC has seen a 30% increase in active referrals since the end of February. More and more new families are seeking help in addition to the thousands of families AFAC already serves.

Through the month of May, you can help AFAC feed our neighbors in need in several ways. You can donate canned food (tomato products, vegetables, tuna and soups) and peanut butter at a local AFAC collection box set up in the community. Please do not donate food that is perishable, opened, expired or in glass jars.

You can also host a food drive in your own neighborhood. Register your food drive to request an AFAC food drive box if you would like one. There are template food drive flyers available that you can use and distribute digitally to help you get started.

Lastly, you can also donate funds so AFAC can purchase food (fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, eggs, frozen chicken, beans, rice, pasta and oatmeal) in bulk directly from vendors at wholesale prices.

For more information, visit www.afac.org/stamp-out-hunger-2020.

Note: This sponsored post was donated by ARLnow.

A Message to Our Neighbors on Metropolitan Park Construction

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The following was written by Brooke Oberwetter, Amazon’s head of external affairs in Arlington, and Jeff King, Clark Construction’s Project Executive for Metropolitan Park Phases 6/7/8

Residents of Arlington near our HQ2 construction site may be feeling some disruption right now as we move forward with developing Amazon’s second headquarters in National Landing.

We know this can be noisy, particularly as more of us are home right now than usual given the COVID-19 outbreak. We’d like to thank our neighbors for their patience and understanding. We are pleased to share that the finish line on pile driving — the loudest phase of the construction process — is in sight.

We are more than eighty percent of the way through this phase of the project. Barring weather delays or mechanical problems, we are on track to finish this phase by May 15, two weeks earlier than initially projected.

While we move through this phase of the project as efficiently as possible, safety is our number one priority. We’ve heard from some of our neighbors who have a bird’s-eye view of the site that worker safety and physical distancing are important to them. They’re important to us, too. Since the start of COVID-19, Clark Construction — general contractor for the project — has been closely following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and local authorities to work to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and enable trade partners to put crews to work in safe and healthy environments.

These measures include requiring face coverings for the entire construction workforce, more hand washing and hand sanitizing stations on site, and resequencing construction activities to create greater physical distancing. Clark has also established a designated site monitor to reinforce the importance of these measures and other safety protocols.

The COVID-19 outbreak continues to be a fluid situation, and we’ll continue to follow the latest guidance from government and public health officials to ensure the jobsite is operating in the safest manner possible to protect our construction crews and the communities where we work.

From the outset of the COVID-19 crisis, it was difficult for us to know how long these circumstances would last. Although we are hopeful that many businesses in Virginia will be up and running again soon — we realize that many people might be working from home for much longer.

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Securing Your Remote Work

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Businesses are adapting to a new world, where working remotely is a necessity for safety and continuing to stay productive.

Remote work has major implications for security, both because home networks and systems tend to be less secure, and because the threats targeting remote workers are significantly on the rise. In the last couple of months, since the coronavirus pandemic began to hit, we’ve observed, and other researchers have documented, a 667% increase in attacks. These attacks include phishing, malware, remote hacking efforts and related threats.

Phishing attacks are targeting email, instant and text messaging to exfiltrate data, take over accounts, inject malware and induce fund transfers. Many are COVID-19 themed, or may appear to come from a colleague, client, vendor or other entity where a relationship exists.

Malware threats are largely focused on ransomware right now, which can both hold your information hostage with the goal of extorting funds for its return as well as exfiltration of the same data to unknown malicious parties. Paying the ransom is rarely a good idea and often you won’t get data back.

Social engineering is another problem on the rise. Malicious parties can potentially spoof a caller ID, making it look like they’re calling from your bank, or your office or another trusted party in an attempt to gain access to information that is privileged or otherwise manipulate you in to doing something harmful to your company.

Malicious hackers are also directing automated attacks against Internet-connected devices more and more. These attacks largely target vulnerable systems, where there is a weak password in place, an unpatched problem, or other exposure that allows them to gain access and exfiltrate data or setup a staging area to launch other similar attacks.

As a result, more robust security measures are warranted to increase resilience against malicious attacks. We recommend that all security initiatives begin with improvements to company policy. Many companies either do not have cybersecurity policies or they are out of date.

Having an up-to-date and robust cybersecurity policy that meets or exceeds any industry regulatory requirements, defines how security is handled, how potential incidents are responded to and what expectations there are of employees, vendors, contractors and the like when it comes to handling data.

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