Arlington HomeLifeStyle

Arlington HomeLifeStyle

Subscribe

Tease photo

Safeguarding Jewelry During Summer Vacations and Beyond

Experts offer simple safety suggestions for protecting valuables.

Kenzie Campbell left her home recently for a week-long trip to care for her ailing father. While she was away, her Northern Virginia home was burglarized, and in addition to a flat-screen television and an iMac computer, the thieves got away with all of her jewelry.

Ideas For Summer Outdoor Entertaining

Local tastemakers offer design and decorating ideas for alfresco soirees

Summer is a time when many enjoy outdoor gatherings with friends and family. From soirees in small courtyard spaces to poolside barbeques for a crowd, warm weather is often synonymous with alfresco entertaining.

Tease photo

Arlington Urban Agriculture Task Force Chickens Out

Panel members fail to reach consensus; submit three separate reports.

The Urban Agriculture Task Force laid an egg.

Flourishing After 55

From Arlington's Office of Senior Adult Programs June 17-22

Arlington senior centers: Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St.; Walter Reed, 2909 S. 16th St.; Culpepper Garden, 4435 N. Pershing Dr.; Langston-Brown, 2121 N. Culpeper St.; Lee, 5722 Lee Hwy.; Arlington Mill at Fairlington, 3308 S. Stafford St.; also Madison Community Center, 3829 N. Stafford St.; TJ Comm. Center, 3501 S. 2nd St

Arlington Bulletin Board

Information on events going on in Arlington.

Tease photo

Hen-Pecked Arlington Officials to Consider New Rules for Urban Agriculture

Should neighbors have to consent to backyard chickens?

Arlington County Board members are about to either lay an egg or be considered chicken.

Arlington Home Sales: April, 2013

In April 2013, 298 Arlington homes sold between $2,850,000-$75,000.

Arlington Home Sales: April, 2013

Tease photo

Arlington Real Estate: March 2013 Top Sales

In March 2013, 224 Arlington homes sold between $3,600,000-$75,000.

Arlington Real Estate: March 2013 Top Sales

Arlington Bulletin Board May 1

Information on events taking place in Arlington.

‘Sell and Buy’

Sustained low interest rates and rising prices have energized the marketplace.

The local real estate market is thriving, with Realtors reporting multiple offers on homes in some areas and dwindling inventory of homes for sale. At least two things are contributing to this change in the market.

Tease photo

A Very ‘Green’ Home

The Energy House will hold its next Education and Demonstration Showcase, Energy House Six, on April 27 and 28 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 2617 N. Nottingham St. in Arlington.

Housing Market: ‘Sell and Buy’

Sustained low interest rates and rising prices have energized the marketplace.

The local real estate market is thriving, with Realtors reporting multiple offers on homes in some areas and dwindling inventory of homes for sale. At least two things are contributing to this change in the market.

Arlington Home Sales: March, 2013

In March 2013, 224 Arlington homes sold between $3,600,000-$75,000.

Arlington Home Sales: March, 2013

Tease photo

Arlington Real Estate: February 2013 Top Sales

In February 2013, 163 Arlington homes sold between $3,600,000-$88,000.

Arlington Real Estate: February 2013 Top Sales

Tease photo

Reviewing Seasonal Energy-Saving Tips

Environment Virginia, U.S. Rep. Jim Moran and the BlueGreen Alliance offered springtime energy-saving tips during a tour at Scott Sklar’s super-efficient home in North Arlington on Thursday morning, March 28.