Address: 880 N. Pollard Street #503
Neighborhood: Ballston
Type: 2 BR, 1 BA condo — 880 sq. ft.
Listed: $489,900

Noteworthy: I’m Shipping Up To Ballston!

Unit 503 at Ballston 880 is a rare 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom corner unit featuring a balcony with wide open Arlington views and north eastern exposure.

The kitchen has gorgeous granite counters, stainless steel appliances, natural wood cabinets and opens to the dining and living area. With hardwood floors throughout the unit, and wall to wall glass balcony doors, your living areas are modern and filled with an abundance of natural light. The Owner’s Suite is spacious, with large windows and a walk-in closet with a built-in closet system.

The second bedroom/home office has custom paint and is located just outside of the owner’s suite. The updated bathroom has a granite counter vanity painted green to match the ceiling! One garage parking space #314 conveys.

Ballston 880 has amazing amenities including an outdoor pool, a community room with a bar, a fitness center, a theater, a business center and a conference room. Being in the heart of Ballston, you have a premier location for convenience and accessibility, just steps away from shopping, entertainment, dining and everything Arlington has to offer.

Listed by:
Shawn Battle — The Battle Group
[email protected]
(703) 999-8108


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 John V. Berry, Esq.

Employee use of computers and workplace internet has become relatively common.

As a result, there are many times when employees get disciplined or terminated for such usage. We generally advise employees to avoid using workplace computers and/or internet connections, even where permitted, wherever possible.

Common Issues for Employees

The most frequent problems that arise for employees in this area involve:

(1) Watching entertainment programs (Neltfix, Hulu, Disney+ etc.)
(2) Excessive social media usage (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok)
(3) Online gaming at work
(4) Watching, sending or receiving sexually explicit or otherwise inappropriate materials
(5) Sending harassing, violent, discriminating or hateful messages on company computers
(6) Using workplace computers or the internet at work to commit any kind of illegal activity, including the piracy of movies, music, games, etc.
(7) Distributing company information outside the company.

There are countless other examples which can violate company usage policies. Each company has their own computer and internet usage policy and it is important for employees to read them.

In our experience, many company computer and internet usage policies are fairly restrictive in writing, but not really enforced unless other employment issues arise. When such issues arise, an employer may have the ability to review an employee’s computer or internet usage on their work devices and attempt to discipline or dismiss an employee if they choose.

Defenses

There can be legal defenses available when an employee is wrongfully terminated from an employer where computer or internet usage is the underlying issue. These defenses would depend on the facts of the underlying incident and the individual company policy. Possible legal defense and/or representation should be discussed with a lawyer.

Contact Us

When an employee faces a disciplinary investigation or action based on alleged computer or internet misuse, it is very important to retain legal counsel familiar with these issues. Our law firm represents employees and can be contacted at www.berrylegal.com or by telephone at (703) 668-0070.


Address: 2532 S. Walter Reed Drive #E
Neighborhood: Windgate
Type: 3 BR, 3 (+1 half) BA townhouse
Listed: $689,000

Noteworthy: Stroll to Shirlington Village from this renovated townhouse in pristine condition

Appealing brick end townhouse filled with light and many valuable improvements including: renovated kitchen with crisp white cabinets, quartz tops, glass tile backsplash, stainless appliances (2016), washer (2017), HVAC (2020), renovated primary bathroom with marble topped double vanity, subway tile bath surround, and fine appointments (2021), sliding glass door to deck (2021) plus fresh paint, light fixtures, and stylish details.

Enter into a large living room that flows into the dining room, large kitchen and gathering area with a wood burning fireplace. Wood floors continue throughout the main level. The kitchen opens to a grilling and dining deck with treed views. An updated powder room completes this level. Upstairs, there are two large bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and comfy carpeting.

In the big second bedroom there is space for double beds or a desk area. The bathroom has a large vanity for additional storage. A big rec room in the lower level provides space for media, play, working out or working from home. With a full, updated bath, the den doubles as private guest space or a home office. The laundry and utility room has good storage, including under the stairs.

Enjoy Windgate’s swimming pool and tennis courts, and location next to a bike and walking trail. Stroll along Four Mile Run to Shirlington Village for restaurants, library, grocery, theaters, and nightlife.

An appealing home awaits the savvy buyers who values space, location, and condition.

Listed by:
Betsy Twigg
[email protected]
(703) 967-4391


Don’t miss your chance to stay active and get social with DC Fray this spring!

We have leagues all over Virginia in Arlington, Alexandria, Springfield and Tysons. Sign up as an individual, group or team.

Leagues include sports like basketball, flag football, kickball, pickleball, softball, volleyball, ultimate frisbee and more! Be sure to register by March 21.

Find your league today!

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This article was written by Sindy Yeh, Senior Business Ambassador for Arlington Economic Development.

For many international companies, expanding to the United States is high on their growth strategy given the size of the U.S. market.

As the epicenter of government contracting activities, the Washington, D.C. metro region is especially attractive for international companies in the defense, aerospace and security industries. Companies establish operations here to gain access to federal agencies such as the DOD and DHS and to partner with other companies to jointly bid for contract awards.

Doing business with the U.S. government is complex, and the process can be even more challenging for international companies. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources and expertise in the Washington region that focus on supporting international companies doing business in the United States.

One of those is Rosslyn’s House of NADIC, an incubator geared towards Norwegian Small Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) and startups that are looking to increase their presence in the United States and to develop new business opportunities. Companies located at the House of NADIC will have access to service providers, connections to prime contractors, and education and networking opportunities.

House of NADIC was founded by the Norwegian-American Defense & Homeland Security Industry Council (NADIC), a nonprofit trade association whose objective is to develop and strengthen cooperation between Norwegian and American industries. It facilitates stronger bilateral ties while encouraging a fair competitive environment in U.S. markets. It regularly hosts and participates in events with the Defense Attaché Office of the Norwegian Embassy, Innovation Norway, FSi, and the Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce, and other key international partners.

On March 30, 2023, NADIC will host the 9th Annual Norwegian-American Defense Conference in Rosslyn. The conference has become one of the most important defense symposia between Norway and the United States with high level speakers and participants representing the government, military and industry.

With unmatched resources and targeted opportunities provided by area organizations like the House of NADIC, it is no wonder international companies choose Arlington and the Washington, D.C. region to launch their presence in the U.S. This region has the access, resources and talent that foreign companies need to succeed.


 

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 March 6, there are 117 detached homes, 25 townhouses and 135 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 17 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:

1244 N. Taylor Street

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.


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 Eli Residential channelEnjoy!

Question: Do you think the Amazon HQ2 development pause will cause home prices to fall in Arlington?

TL;DR (1:25)

Answer: News broke Friday morning that Amazon will pause a majority of their HQ2 development in Arlington (link) — three 22-story buildings and their centerpiece, the 350ft Helix building. So far, Amazon has built two office towers and hired roughly 8,000 of the planned 25,000+ workers projected for HQ2.

The announcement of Amazon HQ2 in November 2018 led to a speculative boom in condo prices, so will this news cause a similar drop in prices?

Amazon HQ2 Led to a Condo Price Boom

The Amazon-effect was massive when Amazon announced its intention to build its second headquarters in Arlington on November 13, 2018. The condo market went from a multi-year annualized appreciation of less than 1% to an 11.7% increase in 2019, which was only slowed by COVID lockdowns in March 2020.

The non-condo market was appreciating nicely in the years leading up to the announcement and experienced a much smaller boost than the condo market.

Note: this data defines “condo” as multi-family/apartment-style condos, not townhouse-style condos (e.g. Fairlington)

Months of Supply (MoS), a measure of supply and demand where lower MoS means a more favorable market for sellers, fell off a cliff as soon as Amazon announced HQ2. I’ve always found this chart to be one of the best visual explanations of how immediate and extreme the Amazon-effect was on our market.

Prices Should Fall, If Real Estate Markets Were Efficient…

Given that prices increased speculatively in 2019 because of the announcement, not actual development and hiring, hypothetically, real estate prices should fall relative to the risk that Amazon cuts, materially reduces, or significantly delays their HQ2 plans.

This should probably look something like the JBG Smith (Amazon’s development partner) stock price, shown below, which dropped about 8% on Friday, after Amazon announced they were pausing HQ2, and has recovered about half of that price drop since, finishing Monday down just under 5% from Friday’s pre-announcement price.

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Welcome the new arrivals at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, which are getting ready for adoption.

“We received 16 dogs from a group of 60 that were rescued from commercial breeders/puppy mills in the Midwest and flown to Virginia to start their new lives,” said AWLA’s Chelsea Jones. “We have a group of French Bulldogs, Dachshunds, Corgis, and more.”

One of those 16 dogs is Pretzel, an adorable Corgi who may be a bit shy but has the fluffiest fur. This fluffy pup has had a long journey and is going to need a welcoming forever home!

Pretzel, along with the other arrivals need time to settle and rest, and applications are not available yet.

AWLA is accepting donations to help these new arrivals with medical care, food, grooming and more.

 

 

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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 Falls Church, Virginia. The legal information given here is general in nature. If you want legal advice, contact us for an appointment.

This week, we’re taking a break from our normal coverage of immigration law in the United States not because there aren’t any interesting developments (there are, in fact, major developments) but because we want to help another small business open up — and help ourselves at the same time, by subletting out a spare floor.

Lawyers, accountants, and other professionals: This is the space for you!

First, the facts:

  • 306 N. Washington Street, Falls Church VA, convenient to downtown Falls Church. Two excellent coffee shops within blocks.
  • $1500/mo, sublease, term negotiable. (That’s $14/sq. ft./ year!)
  • 1,287 sq. ft.
  • All utilities paid by Master Tenant (that’s us!)
  • Private entrance. Private entrance!
  • Fresh coat of paint throughout
  • Minisplit HVAC
  • Two offices
  • Large parking lot with lots of spaces for you and your clients or customers
  • Excellent landlord

Now, the goofy photos and floor layout.

This is your private entrance, with a midtier ARLnow commenter for scale.

This is the office you walk into, with an economy-class Mitt Romney lookalike for scale. There’s plenty of room in here for at least two workstations. Also, a private bathroom and kitchenette.

Walk down the hallway, and you’re in the second spacious, freshly painted office. Did you know that if you dab in proper lighting, your shadow looks like Nosferatu operating a backhoe? TIL!

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Rosslyn BID and DC Fray are bringing the best social events of the season to you!

Ready to dive back into dating? Meet up with local singles today, March 1 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Continental Pool Lounge for a fun and pressure-free evening. Register to take the plunge!

Looking to feed your competitive side? Compete for glory at Rosslyn Rivals Trivia Night on Thursday, March 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Continental Pool Lounge.

Sign up to put your knowledge to the test.

Ready for a win? Try your luck at Happy Hour Bingo on Thursday, March 16 or Thursday, March 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Bennett Park Art Atrium. Register for the date that works for you.

Can’t make it this month? Sign up for the DC Fray newsletter for more.

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

By Alex Held

BizLaunch and the Arlington Public Library have joined forces to host a panel discussion celebrating Women’s History Month. The Panel will feature four Arlington-based women entrepreneurs who have successfully launched a business.

Whether you are a female business owner who wants to connect with other entrepreneurs or an entrepreneur who’s thought about starting your own business, the Inspiring Women in Business Panel Discussion is for you.

Meet Our Powerhouse Panelists

Paulina Enriquez, Director Wonder Kids Learning Center, founded Wonder Kids in 2022. Wonder Kids Learning Center is a high-quality childcare program for children 0 to 5 years old. It offers a Spanish immersion program in a loving and enriched environment.

Jennifer Jones, Creative Founder, Cosmopolitan Plated: Jones is a female entrepreneur of color and thought leader. She uses interactive cooking activities as metaphoric and experiential experiences to build and strengthen communities with diverse and inclusive perspectives. Through her company, Cosmopolitan Plated, she has provided and facilitated recreational and team-building classes for more than 10,000 participants.

Jennifer Mulchandani, Founder and CEO, Arlington Strategy: Mulchandani founded Arlington Strategy in 2012 with a mission to build thriving brands working to better the world. She leads a growing team of marketing, branding and advertising professionals who support nonprofit organizations, public agencies and businesses at every growth stage.

Alexandra Trakas, Founder and CEO, Bash Boxing: Trakas has spent ten years in the fitness and wellness industry. In 2017 Alex began her entrepreneurial journey. She conceptualized and founded Bash Boxing alongside her four partners. Trakas grew the brand to two locations in less than one year while grossing over $1.4 million in their first year in business. Trakas led her team and company through the COVID-19 pandemic, defining the brand’s path toward corporate and franchise growth. In September 2022, Bash opened its third location in the Mosaic District and recently opened its fourth location in Gainesville.

Join us on March 8 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Arlington Central Library in the Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium for this inspiring discussion, networking and light refreshments.


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