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Morning Notes

Published February 15, 2017 at 9:00AM

Median Home Sales Price Ticks Down — “Prices, sales and contract signings for home sales all hit 10-year highs for a January in the Washington metro.” according to WTOP’s Jeff Clabaugh. However, in Virginia, “Falls Church, Arlington County and Alexandria were the only three jurisdictions with lower median sales prices from a year earlier.” [WTOP]

Primary Challenge for Del. Levine — Del. Mark Levine, who represents part of Arlington, is facing a Democratic primary challenge from Alexandria School Board member Karen Graf. Levine has been endorsed by Gov. Terry McAuliffe while Graf has the endorsement of state Sen. Adam Ebbin. The primary will be held in June. [InsideNova]

Remodeling Reveals Historic Headlines — A couple in north Arlington made a surprise find inside a wall while remodeling their home: “yellowed newspapers detailing the stock market crash of October 1929.” [Falls Church News-Press]

Flickr pool photo by Dennis Dimick

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published February 14, 2017 at 9:15AM

Highest Monday Wind Gusts — According to the National Weather Service, the highest wind gusts recorded in Arlington Monday, after the initial squall line came through Sunday night, were between 47 mph in Barcroft and 53 mph in Cherrydale. [National Weather Service]

Arlington Man Arrested for Bank Robbery — A 41-year-old Arlington man was arrested in D.C. Monday and accused of robbing the HSBC Bank at the corner of 14th and I streets NW. Police say the man passed the teller a note claiming to have a bomb, fled on foot with cash but was then detained by a pair of witnesses and held until police arrived. [Washington Post]

County Defends Property Purchase — Arlington County says it did not overpay by spending $800,000 to buy a house, assessed for $519,200, which was needed for the Fire Station No. 8 expansion project. The county says the owner of the home was not anxious to sell and, essentially, making them an offer they couldn’t refuse helped save time and effort compared to trying to use eminent-domain to try to acquire the property at a fair-market value. [InsideNova]

Kudos for Arlington’s Affordable Housing Plan — “Arlington has set ambitious goals to tackle housing affordability, in part by making it easier for developers to build affordable housing in the first place. According to a recent report, Arlington made plans for new affordable units and brought its number of homeless residents down last year even as rents and housing costs went up.” [Greater Greater Washington]

Registration Open for Girls Fire Camp — The Arlington County Fire Department is now taking applications for its 2017 Girls Fire Camp, which “gives teenage girls, ages 15-18, a chance to experience firsthand what it takes to be an Arlington County Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician.” The camp will take place from July 6-9. [Arlington County]

Nearby: No New Taco Bell in Alexandria — A proposed new Taco Bell restaurant on Duke Street in Alexandria, which neighbors worried could bring “late night riff raff” and cause traffic problems, will not be opening after all. The company has withdrawn its plans for the new location. [Washington Business Journal]

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Published February 10, 2017 at 2:15PM

If you’re in the market for a new place to live, Arlington has several options to consider this weekend.

Check out our real estate section for a full listing of open houses this weekend. Here are a few highlights:

812 Arlington Mill Drive
2 Bed/1 Bath Townhome
Agent: Jamaal Carey
Listed: $199,900
Open: Sunday 1-4 p.m.

4904 29th Road South
1 Bed/1 Bath Condo
Agent: Kay Houghton
Listed: $307,500
Open: Saturday 1-4 p.m.

1300 Crystal Drive
2 Bed/1.5 Bath Condo
Agent: David Salmon
Listed: $422,000
Open: Sunday 3-4 p.m.

3445 South Wakefield Street
2 Bed/2 Bath Townhome
Agent: Andrew Robertson
Listed: $485,000
Open: Sunday 1-4 p.m.

1422 21st Street South
5 Beds/3.5 Baths Single-Family Detached
Agent: Aaron Seekford
Listed: $995,900
Open: Sunday 10 a.m.-noon

3724 Vermont Street North
3 Bed/2 Bath Single-Family Detached
Agent: Matthew Shepard
Listed: $999,911
Open: Sunday 1-4 p.m.

Real estate agents, if you don’t see your listings in our real estate section shoot us an email and we’ll let you know what your office needs to do to get listed.

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Published February 3, 2017 at 1:30PM

Looking for a new home? Arlington has several options to consider this weekend.

Check out our real estate section for a full listing of open houses this weekend. Here are a few highlights:

4390 Lorcom Lane
2 Bed/1.5 Bath Condo
Agent: Conor Sullivan
Listed: $229,000
Open: Saturday 2-4 p.m.

2700 13th Road South
1 Bed/1 Bath Townhome
Agent: Rolfe Kratz
Listed: $300,000
Open: Sunday 1-4 p.m.

2950 Columbus Street South
1 Bed/2 Baths Townhome
Agent: Monique Craft
Listed: $399,900
Open: Saturday 12-3 p.m.

2400 Clarendon Boulevard
1 Bed/1 Bath Condo
Agent: Ronald Cathell
Listed: $414,888
Open: Sunday 1-4 p.m.

1020 Highland Street
1 Bed/1 Bath Condo
Agent: Keri Shull
Listed: $524,900
Open: Sunday 1-3 p.m.

1004 Kennesaw Street North
4 Beds/3.5 Baths Single-Family Detached
Agent: Keri Shull
Listed: $939,900
Open: Sunday 1-3 p.m.

849 Jacksonville Street North
6 Beds/5 Baths Single-Family Detached
Agent: Keri Shull
Listed: $1,449,000
Open: Sunday 1-3 p.m.

Real estate agents, if you don’t see your listings in our real estate section shoot us an email and we’ll let you know what your office needs to do to get listed.

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published February 1, 2017 at 9:00AM

Changes for Former Department Store? — The future of the former Kann’s department store on Fairfax Drive, which later became a law school and then became part of George Mason University, is being discussed by GMU and county officials. An earlier plan to raze the aging building and construct a new one fell through. [InsideNova]

Mentors Honored at County Board — A pair of “Connect with Kids Champions” were honored for their mentorship work with Arlington youth at Tuesday’s County Board meeting. [Arlington County]

Va. Joining Immigration Lawsuit — Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring and Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced yesterday that Virginia plans to join a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s controversial executive order on immigration. “You’ve made Virginia proud today,” said Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) in response to the announcement. [Virginian-Pilot, Twitter]

House Hunters Home for Sale — A townhouse in Nauck that was previously featured on the HGTV show “House Hunters” is back on the market. The home at 2553 Kenmore Court, in the Shirlington Crescent community, is listed at $824,900. The couple featured on the show, TV news producers Allison and David Gracey, bought the home in 2010 for $672,781, records show. [Zillow]

Flickr pool photo by John Sonderman

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Published January 27, 2017 at 3:30PM

If you’re in the market for a new place to live, Arlington has several options to consider this weekend.

Check out our real estate section for a full listing of open houses this weekend. Here are a few highlights:

4618 28th Road South
2 Bed/1 Bath Townhome
Agent: Eugene Coleman
Listed: $299,900
Open: Sunday 1-4 p.m.

231 Thomas Street North
2 Bed/2 Bath Condo
Agent: Rachel Adler
Listed: $360,000
Open: Saturday 1:30-4:30 p.m.

5225 7th Road South
5 Bed/3 Bath Single-Family Detached
Agent: Keri Shull
Listed: $675,000
Open: Sunday 2-4 p.m.

1812 Culpeper Street North
5 Bed/3.5 Bath Condo
Agent: Katie Wethman
Listed: $849,900
Open: Sunday 2-4 p.m.

1422 21st Street South
5 Beds/3.5 Baths Single-Family Detached
Agent: Aaron Seekford
Listed: $995,900
Open: Sunday 10 a.m.-noon

2309 Roosevelt Street
7 Bed/6 Bath Single-Family Detached
Agent: Quynh Dang
Listed: $1,499,000
Open: Sunday 1-3 p.m.

Real estate agents, if you don’t see your listings in our real estate section shoot us an email and we’ll let you know what your office needs to do to get listed.

Listing of the Day: 3601 N. Powhatan Street

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published January 27, 2017 at 2:30PM

3601 N. Powhatan Street
Neighborhood: Minor Hill
Listing Price: $1,399,900
Open House: Sunday, January 22 from 2-4 p.m.

Beautiful custom single-family home with inviting open floor plan! This home features three finished levels with nearly 5,000 square feet of space and a two car garage. Tons of attention to detail has been made in this well-thought-out floor plan.

The main level features hardwood floors throughout, plenty of light, and a large open concept. Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and large breakfast bar opens into both the dining room and the living room, each with their own fireplace. The main level also includes a study, bedroom and full bathroom.

Upstairs you will find a spacious master suite with walk in closet and luxurious master bath featuring claw foot tub, separate shower, and stunning finishes. Take your morning coffee out onto the master suite balcony overlooking private backyard. The upper level also includes two more large bedrooms, each with their own full bath.

The fully finished basement offers plenty of space for entertainment as well as a full bathroom and direct access to the garage.

This home sits on an incredible 16,800 square foot lot! The backyard is fully fenced and includes gorgeous custom hardscaping, two outdoor fireplaces, custom water feature and children’s play house. Great location close to the Metro and I-66.

Stop by to see everything this great home has to offer at our open house this Sunday, January 29 from 2-4 p.m.

Please contact Keri with the Keri Shull Team and Optimé Realty at [email protected] or call 703-436-2191.

Free Homebuyer Seminar: Get the Keys to Home Buying Success

Published January 24, 2017 at 6:00AM

$1,500 credit for your home at closing and if you don’t love your new home we will buy it back or sell it for free for 12 months exclusive to event attendees only*

The Orange Line Living team is hosting a Home Buying Seminar event on January 30 from 6-8 pm at our Rosslyn office located at 1600 Wilson Blvd, Suite 10 in Arlington. The seminar will last approximately one hour and then we will have time after for questions and one-on-one appointments.

We will have specialists on hand (including lenders and buyer agents) to give you an overview of the buying process. Not only will you get a complete home buying overview, but you will learn our valuable home buying strategies that will save you 3% or more when you purchase.

The Orange Line Living and Keri Shull Team together helped over 200 families purchase homes in 2015. Together, they are the #1 real estate team in Arlington, the #1 real estate team in Virginia by volume and top 5 in the D.C. metro area as well. Their aim is to help even more families find their dream home in 2016 and you have the opportunity to be one of those people.

Details

When: Monday, January 30th from 6-8 p.m.
Where: Optime Realty, 1600 Wilson Blvd, Suite 101, Arlington, VA 22209
Cost: Free
Parking: Validated Parking or Street Parking
Food: Appetizers and Drinks
Contact: [email protected] or call 571-969-7653

Space is limited so you don’t miss out. To register, go to www.vipbuyerseminar.com or email [email protected].

*terms and conditions apply

#real estate

Open Houses in Arlington This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Published January 20, 2017 at 11:30AM

Looking for a new home? Arlington has several options to consider this weekend.

Check out our real estate section for a full listing of open houses this weekend. Here are a few highlights:

4500 Four Mile Run Drive
2 Bed/2 Bath Condo
Agent: Daniel Stone
Listed: $319,900
Open: Saturday 1-3 p.m.

1016 North Arlington Mill Drive
4 Bed/3 Bath Single-Family Detached
Agent: Regina Gahunia
Listed: $674,900
Open: Saturday 11-2 p.m.

3911 9th Street South
4 Bed/3 Bath Single-Family Detached
Agent: Rebecca Brown Nelson
Listed: $825,000
Open: Sunday 1-4 p.m.

1401 North Oak Street
2 Bed/2.5 Bath Condo
Agent: David Lloyd
Listed: $969,900
Open: Sunday 1-4 p.m.

849 North Jacksonville Street
6 Beds/5 Baths Single-Family Detached
Agent: Keri Shull
Listed: $1,449,000
Open: Sunday 2-4 p.m.

3520 Roberts Lane
8 Bed/5.5 Bath Single-Family Detached
Agent: Kelly Tierney
Listed: $3,199,000
Open: Sunday 1-4 p.m.

Real estate agents, if you don’t see your listings in our real estate section shoot us an email and we’ll let you know what your office needs to do to get listed.

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published January 20, 2017 at 10:00AM | Updated January 20, 2017 at 10:21AM

Reminder: Inauguration Closures Today — Many Arlington County facilities are closed today, Inauguration Day, and parking meters are not being enforced. Traffic is light around Arlington but drivers should expect closures and delays approaching the District. [ARLnow]

Arlington EOC Open — Arlington’s Emergency Operations Center is open and fully functional today for the inauguration. [Twitter]

Two Local Neighborhoods Among D.C.’s Hottest — Arlington Heights, between Columbia Pike and Route 50, and Yorktown in north Arlington, are No. 2 and 3 respectively on real estate firm Redfin’s list of the hottest Washington, D.C. area neighborhoods for 2017. [Redfin]

Schlow May Open Arlington Restaurant — Restaurateur Michael Schlow, the man behind Tico and The Riggsby in D.C., is “close to a deal” to open a new restaurant in Arlington. [Washington Business Journal]

School Bus Accident — There was a minor collision between two school buses at Randolph Elementary yesterday afternoon. According to initial reports more than a dozen students were evaluated by medics, but ultimately no injuries reported. [Twitter]

Schmuhl Sentenced for Home Invasion — Former lawyer Alecia Schmuhl was sentenced to 45 years in prison for her role in the home invasion attack on her former boss and his wife. Leo Fisher, a shareholder in Arlington law firm Bean, Kinney & Korman, was held captive by Schmuhl’s husband, who shot, stabbed and tased the couple during a three hour torture session. [NBC Washington]

Flickr pool photo by Brian Irwin

Next Week: Free Home Seller Seminar

Published January 17, 2017 at 6:00AM

The Orange Line Living team is hosting a Home Seller Seminar event on Wednesday, January 25 at our Rosslyn office located at 1600 Wilson Blvd, Suite 101 in Arlington. We will have specialists on hand (including lenders and listing agents) to give you an overview of the home selling process.

Drinks and appetizers will be provided. Space is limited to sign up now so you do not miss out. To register, please fill out the form below.

You will get a complete home selling overview and you will learn our valuable home selling strategies that will get the sale of your home done fast and for top dollar.

We will be also providing a few benefits exclusive to all seminar attendees:

Contractor Credit to get your home ready for the market. ($250 value)
Free home evaluation.
Seller satisfaction guarantee! If we don’t sell your home, at a time or price agreeable to you, we will sell it for free.*
Move-up buyer guarantee! If you need to sell your home to buy the next, we will guarantee the sale of your home or we will buy it.

P.S. We will be raffling off a free staging consultation by one of the area’s top staging companies.

Details

When: Wednesday, January 25 from 6-8 p.m.
Where: Optime Realty, 1600 Wilson Blvd, Suite 101, Arlington, VA 22209
Cost: Free
Parking: Validated Parking or Street Parking
Food: Appetizers and Drinks
Contact: [email protected] or call 571-969-7653

Space is limited so you don’t miss out. To register, go to www.vipsellerseminar.com or email [email protected].

*terms and conditions apply

#real estate