One of the most significant factors is the fluctuating interest rates for mortgages, which have been rising.
In this blog post, I’ll delve into the reasons behind the increasing interest rates and offer tips for homeowners-to-be in planning their mortgage financing in this dynamic environment.
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Inc.’s Inc.5000 findings spotlight which brands across the country are our nation’s fastest-growing privately owned companies.
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The fireworks are slated to begin at 9:09 p.m. next Tuesday. The best way to avoid the crowds and get a great view of the Independence Day celebration is from across the Potomac River in Arlington, VA.
Here are 5 great places to watch July 4th fireworks from Arlington, VA:
My favorite location is from the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial – known to locals as the Iwo Jima statue.
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Admission is free.
More than 100 artists (selected by a panel of judges) will display their works along N. Highland Street and Wilson Boulevard on Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The festival features painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry, ceramics, pottery, mixed media and more.
Works ranging from $15 handmade jewelry to $50,00 life-sized sculptures will be available.
The news comes as Amazon plans to open HQ2’s first phase, Metropolitan Park, which includes two large office buildings, in June.
The retailer said it is pausing the groundbreaking on HQ2’s second phase, PenPlace, after announcing some 18,000 layoffs nationwide in January and the needs of its increasingly remote workforce.
Since announcing Arlington as the site of its HQ2 in 2018, Amazon –– the online juggernaut retailer –– has reportedly committed more than $35 million in total investments to local nonprofits, community groups, public schools, and businesses.
We’re now half-way through 2022 and it seems like a good time to recap and update on Amazon’s recent local activities impacting Arlington County and its surrounding communities.
Arlington County’s spring Environmental Collection and Recycling Event (E-CARE) for residents to drop off hazardous materials, old electronics and more will be held this Saturday, April 23, at Yorktown High School.
The E-CARE event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the high school located at 5200 Yorktown Blvd., Arlington, VA.
To see the long list of accepted items – including automotive fluids, electronics (computers, printers, keyboards, scanners, copiers, cellphones and televisions), fire extinguishers, household cleaners, lawn and garden products, pesticides and pool chemicals – and drop-off guidelines at the county’s E-CARE web page.
Bikes for the World will also be accepting serviceable and repairable bikes to be sent to countries where they are needed for basic transportation. A $10 donation per bike is requested to offset shipping charges.
The county is asking residents to pack vehicles in this order to make unloading easier and faster: electronics first, household hazardous materials next, then metals and bicycles.
Last year’s spring E-CARE event collected some 95,000 pounds of hazardous materials, with another 77,000 pounds collected at the fall 2021 event.
Dual agency, when one real estate agent represents both the buyer and the seller in one transaction, can be fraught with perils and pitfalls.
Dual agency is a bad idea and I won’t do it – and neither should you.
Before I explain my reasons why you should avoid dual agency, let me first list the types of real estate representation that are available when you buy or sell a home:
Every so often, an opportunity arises for Arlington, Virginia, area homebuyers – and investors – to purchase homes at a good price because the homes are in need of light (or dramatic!) repairs, improvements, replacements or cosmetic attention.
While buying a house that needs some TLC can have real advantages (like being able to update it the way you want), the renovation process is not without its challenges.
So before you invest into any level of home buying inspired elbow grease, do consider the following tips to help preserve your home buying budget:
