Search

Rental Report: Apartment Walk-Through Checklist 09/24/2013 11:30am • Editor’s Note: This biweekly sponsored column is written by Rick Gersten, founder and CEO of Urban Igloo, a rental real estate firm that matches up renters with their ideal apartments, condos or houses. Please submit any questions in the comments section or via email. In the co ‘Metal House’ Rankles Neighbors With ‘Kegger’ Ad 09/23/2013 01:30pm • Neighbors of an under-construction Lyon Park home are worried about who might be moving in when the renovations are complete. The “Metal House,” at 2797 Washington Blvd, is named as such because of its modern wood-and-steel exterior. While the home’s appearance is unconventional, Affordable Housing Org Urges ‘No’ Vote on Housing Referendum 09/23/2013 10:30am • The Alliance for Housing Solutions is asking Arlington residents to vote against the referendum to create a housing authority on November’s ballot. The AHS, an Arlington-based nonprofit “working to increase the supply of affordable housing in Arlington County and Northern Virginia throug Navy Yard shooting victims had long careers there 09/18/2013 11:05am • The Navy Yard Relief Fund will support the victims' families and those injured in the attack. Learn more here. The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- A dozen people died in a shooting rampage Monday at the Washington Navy Yard. The shooter also was killed. It was the deadliest attack at a Rental Report: Make Your Property Stand Out 09/17/2013 12:30pm • Editor’s Note: This biweekly sponsored column is written by Rick Gersten, founder and CEO of Urban Igloo, a rental real estate firm that matches up renters with their ideal apartments, condos or houses. Please submit any questions in the comments section or via email. With over Ask Andrew: How Will Construction Affect Real Estate Market? 09/17/2013 10:45am • This sponsored, biweekly Q&A column is written by Andrew Goodman, Associate Broker and top producing agent with Gallagher & Co. Real Estate, Inc. Based in Bethesda, Andrew serves clients in Maryland, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Please submit comments, questions, and opinions in the comments s Niche online shopping services cater to you 09/12/2013 10:28am • WASHINGTON - Online shopping is now going after niche markets where you can get anything from bras in boxes to subscription socks. The goal of the niche online services is to personalize the fit and the shopping experience in hopes of making you a repeat customer since you have to buy certain Ask Adam: What’s New in Arlington? 09/10/2013 02:30pm • This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Adam Gallegos of Arlington-based real estate firm Arbour Realty, voted one of Arlington Magazine’s Bes Question: We would like to purchase a new condo or townhouse and have seen lots of construction around Arlington. Can yo Controversial West Lane Apartment Gets Through Council Unchanged 09/10/2013 02:15pm • The controversial apartment planned for a townhouse-lined section of West Lane will go forward after the Montgomery County Council on Tuesday shut down opponents’ claims that the building will be incompatible with the neighborhood. Residents of a few condo and townhome properties near 4831 We Rental Report: Bargain Apartments In Bethesda 09/10/2013 01:30pm • Editor’s Note: This biweekly sponsored column is written by Rick Gersten, founder and CEO of Urban Igloo, a rental real estate firm that matches up renters with their ideal apartments, condos or houses. Please submit any questions in the comments section or via email. It is no Parking, restaurants top demands of office property managers 09/10/2013 12:07pm • Parking and access to public transportation trump all other office building amenities sought by property managers in Washington, according to a survey by Jones Lang LaSalle. Day care is the least requested amenity, edging out dry-cleaning services for the title of most expendable perk. Jones L Rental Report: Why Rent in Arlington? 09/03/2013 12:45pm • Editor’s Note: This biweekly sponsored column is written by Rick Gersten, founder and CEO of Urban Igloo, a rental real estate firm that matches up renters with their ideal apartments, condos or houses. Please submit any questions in the comments section or via email. “I Rental cars getting longer in the tooth 09/01/2013 03:40pm • WASHINGTON - There has been a big change in the rental car industry. The Wall Street Journal says a lot of frequent travelers are getting cars with 35,000, even 50,000 miles on them. Seems rental car companies are doing what a lot of consumers have been doing for years -- holding onto cars muc Rental Report: Apartment Living for Families 08/27/2013 02:00pm • Editor’s Note: This biweekly sponsored column is written by Rick Gersten, founder and CEO of Urban Igloo, a rental real estate firm that matches up renters with their ideal apartments, condos or houses. Please submit any questions in the comments section or via email. A few dec Wheel Thieves Targeting Hondas in Arlington 08/26/2013 11:45am • There have been 41 reported thefts of vehicle tires and rims in Arlington so far this year. Of those, 24 have been stolen from just two models: the Honda Fit and Civic. In keeping with what seems to be a national trend, the Fit is the most-targeted of the two, accounting for 16 — nearly two fi