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Neighborhood Expert: Real estate headlines and how they impact you

Published March 18, 2024 at 12:30PM

A miniature house with a key (via Tierra Mallorca on Unsplash)

Laura Schwartz is a licensed Realtor in VA and D.C. with McEnearney Associates in Vienna. You can follow Laura on Instagram at @LauraSchwartzRealtor or her Facebook page. Laura can be reached at 703-283-6120 or Laura@GuidingYourMove.com.

Last week you may have read some headlines about how the “6% real estate commission” as we know it is dead. There was a class action lawsuit that the National Association of Realtors ® agreed to settle last week for $418M. Here’s what you need to know about how that impacts you:

Electricians, apprentices and helpers needed!

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Published March 14, 2024 at 12:30PM

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When you join the Electrical Alliance, you get to contribute to the biggest projects in the area, all while earning top dollar and employer paid benefits.

Aging Well: Generation X, examined

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Published March 13, 2024 at 12:30PM

A new study from Mather Institute explores the lifestyle trends, attitudes, and priorities of Generation X

This biweekly column is sponsored by The Mather in Tysons, Virginia, a forward-thinking Life Plan Community for those 62 and better.

Generation X — whose members are currently 43 to 58 years old — has been continually overshadowed by the much larger baby boomer and millennial generations. Yet these days, this “forgotten generation” has moved to the forefront. They are parents; employees and bosses; social, cultural, and political leaders… but who are they?

Neighborhood Expert: Exciting events for spring break!

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Published March 11, 2024 at 12:30PM

Laura Schwartz is a licensed Realtor in VA and D.C. with McEnearney Associates in Vienna. You can follow Laura on Instagram at @LauraSchwartzRealtor or her Facebook page. Laura can be reached at 703-283-6120 or Laura@GuidingYourMove.com.

Decided to stay in the area for spring break and didn’t sign you kids up for any camps? Don’t worry as I have you covered for some exciting events taking place in the area.

Legal Insider: OPM disability retirement for federal employees

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Published March 7, 2024 at 12:30PM

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 Kimberly H. Berry, Esq.

Two longtime Arlington residents innovative new bathroom invention is available for purchase

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Published March 4, 2024 at 12:30PM

We can all agree that the plunger is gross, and figuring out what to do with it after clearing a clogged toilet is another matter.

You know how it goes, you plunge your toilet and then look at the plunger afterwards and wonder “Do I just put it on the floor and hope and the germs on it die on their own? Should I rinse it in the tub or sink and hope that the germs aren’t transferred there?” Suffice it to say, regardless of what you do, the traditional plunger is a germ spreader.

Live Fairfax: Fava Pot

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Published March 1, 2024 at 12:30PM

Live Fairfax is a bi-weekly column exploring Fairfax County. This recurring column is sponsored and written by Sharmane Medaris of McEnearney Associates. Questions? Reach Sharmane at 813-504-4479.

Have you explored the culinary treasure that is Fava Pot?

Aging Well: Going green with interior design

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Published February 28, 2024 at 12:30PM

Sustainable interior design, utilized in such places as The Mather, emphasizes longevity and flexibility through ecologically conscious furnishings. (Interior rendering subject to change without notice.)

This biweekly column is sponsored by The Mather in Tysons, Virginia, a forward-thinking Life Plan Community for those 62 and better.

When it comes to interior design, green is becoming a popular trend for creating thoughtful, inviting, and aesthetically pleasing living spaces.

Neighborhood Expert: The housing market is exhausting

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Published February 27, 2024 at 12:30PM

Photo via Tierra Mallorca/Unsplash

Laura Schwartz is a licensed Realtor in VA and D.C. with McEnearney Associates in Vienna. You can follow Laura on Instagram at @LauraSchwartzRealtor or her Facebook page. Laura can be reached at 703-283-6120 or Laura@GuidingYourMove.com.

Despite headlines all over the world about interest rates bouncing up and down around 7% and buyer affordability at an all time high, homes in our area are still selling quickly, with multiple offers and sometimes above list.

Reno of the Month: Kitchen and bathroom renovation strategies

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Published February 21, 2024 at 12:30PM

Written by Mina Lucks, Synergy Design & Construction

The soul of a home is found in the spaces where we cook, gather, and recharge, such as the kitchen and the bathroom. In this article, we delve into the art and science of maximizing functionality and style in kitchen renovations, and we’ll look at the latest innovations in bathroom design and remodeling.